Leather Washing Set

Guides

Before washing, please note:

• Heavily soiled garments or greasy collars, cuffs etc. should be pre-soaked
  in luke-warm water and the problem areas pre-treated with the Wash Concentrate
  and a soft brush.
• With leather garments of more than one colour, or those made from a mixture
  of leather and textile, or with a light coloured lining, some colour-bleeding
  can occur. In such cases always soak in COLOURLOCK Leather Fixative
  before washing.
• Never wash two different garments together.
• Always wash the two or three parts of a dress or trouser suit, together.
• Fading and scuff marks may be hidden by the soiling and can become visible
  after cleaning.
• On some leather types the dyes have not been fixed to the fibre. Others
  are coated with oils or waxes. Such garments will be clean after washing but
  will have a changed surface or appearance.
• Loose buttons or too loosely sewn decorative applications must be removed
  or secured before washing.
• Sheepskins with a white underside: Always cut off a small piece and use
  it for a test. If it becomes hard, it means the garment has been subject to
  a kind of tanning that is washed out in water. In which cases do not wash.

Leather Fixative pre-treatment

COLOURLOCK Leather Fixative is used to fix colours on leather
garments during washing. It can also be used for the removal of water stains on
natural and aniline leather.

For leather-textile mixtures, multi-coloured garments, single-coloured garments
in black, red, blue, bordeaux and green: Always pre-soak in a bath with Leather
Fixative!

Effect: Fixes tanning agents, colours and lipids inside the
leather. Prevents the colours from washing out. Use preferably prior to washing.

• Use in the bath, not in the washing machine.
• Add half a bottle to approx. 10 litres hand hot water, max. 30 °C until
  covered.
• Motorcycle suits: use a full bottle.
• Soak the garment thoroughly for approx. 60 minutes, moving occasionally.
• Put it into the washing machine,without rinsing.

Careful: The product contains natural volatile acids. Avoid
skin contact, use rubber gloves. Wash off skin or eyes with generous amounts of
water. Keep away from children.

Leather & Fur Washing Concentrate Hand Wash instructions

Suitable for hand-washing all suede and napa leathers, including jackets, coats,
shirts, trousers, motorcycle suits and gloves. Depending on the garment size use
⅓ – ½ bottle + approx. 12 litres of warm water. Cover the garment. Keep the temperature
below 35 °C (95 °F). For a complete motorcycle suit or large coat, use 1 bottle
and enough water to cover. Soak for about 30 minutes and wash by hand. Treat heavy
soiling with a soft brush. When clean, remove and rinse once in clean warm water.
Surface Cleaning: using a thin concentrate 1:50, wipe the surface or use a brush.

Leather & Fur Washing Concentrate Machine Wash

Only use the delicates or wool program and do not exceed 35 °C (95 °F). Suitable
for all suede and grain leather, such as jackets, coats, shirts, trousers, folklore
costumes, motorcycle clothing and gloves. Also ideal for leather/textile-combinations.

Depending on garment size add ⅓ – ½ bottle to the machine.

• Motorcycle suits or large coats will need one whole bottle. Heavy soiling:
  soak for 1 hour and pre-treat with a soft brush dipped in concentrate.
• Wash with the delicates or wool program at no more than 35 °C (95 °F). At
  the end of the wash-cycle, only spin for about 30 seconds.
• Remove the wet garment, shake and stretch out the folds. Hang or lay the
  wet garment on a towel at room temperature away from sun or heat. This can sometimes
  take several days, depending on the leather…but it’s worth it.
• Important: Never dry in a drier or with heat!
• After drying, the leather fibres will be stuck together. Pull and stretch
  the garment into shape in all directions and, if needed, cold tumble dry (inside
  out), for about 15 – 30 minutes. Do not use heat. Nubuck and suede should be
  brushed with a soft brush.

The care of leather garments

Coated Top-Grain leather

Many top-grain leathers (such as motorcycle leather) have pigmented protective
coatings to make them waterproof and more resistant to fading and staining. These
leathers are easy to recognize, as rubbed-on moisture will not sink in and darken
the leather. Care instructions: Scuffs and wear can be easily repaired with COLOURLOCK
Leather Fresh in the correct tone. Top-Grain leather clothing should be protected
and nourished by wiping with COLOURLOCK Leather Care & Waterproofing Oil at
least twice a year. This prevents cracking, shrinkage and stains.

Open Pored Top Grain Leather (napa, aniline)

These are leathers which are dyed throughout but, in order to maintain their
look and feel, their surfaces have not been coated. A little pressure or rubbing
with moisture will darken these. Care instructions: Regular treatment with COLOURLOCK
Aniline Cream (every 2-3 months) will prevent water or fat stains. Older aniline
leathers can be revitalized by regular treatment with our COLOURLOCK Aniline Protector.
This adds softening oils, anti-oxidants, UV-filters and intensifies the dyes. For
heavy fading consult a leather professional.

Suedes and Nubucks

These are leathers with a velour (slightly furry) surface. Typical are pig, goat,
cow-hide, nubuck or suede, deerskin, elk and lamb. Care instructions: treat at least
1-2 times per year with our COLOURLOCK Aniline Protector, an aerosol designed to
protect against fading and dryness. It is also ideal for re-conditioning suedes
and nubucks after washing. It restores the freshness of the colour. Heavy fading
of all kinds of leather can only be restored by a professional. Do not forget to
waterproof the open surface of such leathers with COLOURLOCK Leather Waterproofing
Pump Spray. To remove light soiling brush with our soft Leather Brush or use the
Nubuck Eraser.