Just as there are many subcategories for cars, the same applies to the leather jacket! When someone asks, “Which car did you get?” the normal response isn’t usually, “Oh, I got the new metal car.” I mean, yes, that is accurate. Your car is indeed made of metals. However it sounds overbearingly simple and odd.
While it isn’t expected of anyone to know every single detail about leather jackets (unless you are a fashion designer), it would be nice to know what style you are wearing. Let's familiarize ourselves with the most common types of leather jackets, so that when someone asks, you can respond with confidence and expertise.
One last side note: all of these are styles of jackets. Each of these styles can come in different fabrics and weaves such as merino wool or silk.
The most iconic leather jacket is the Moto Jacket, Moto being short for “motorcycle.” The most common identifiable features are those of the snap closures along the collar and the angled zip closure along the chest.
The collars are snapped into place to avoid getting whiplash when riding at high speeds. Without these snaps, the collar will flail along your neck, causing some serious friction burns. The angled zip closure along the body grants more protection of the body in cases of collision with debris, plus extra warmth in colder weather.
While its original purpose was solely for practicability, it has now been adapted into mainstream fashion trends. Primitively made solely of leather, it is now featured in haute couture with suede, and vegan leathers.
Just as the motorcycle jacket was created with practicality in mind before it became a trendy closet piece, so too is the racer jacket. The intent of a leather Racer is to protect the body and is specifically designed to increase speed, hence the simple, form-fitting design. The snap collar protects the neck and decreases the amount of wind friction.
The flight jacket, also known as The Bomber jacket because of its use by bomber pilots in WW1, is now a national fashion icon. It is cuffed around the wrists and has a form fitting waist for optimal movement, along with large quilted interiors and leather shells for warmth.
Most vintage jackets had two large pockets on each side & fur or leather oversized collars that provided extra warmth, while most modern imitations opt out of these features.
Duffle Jackets are a basic coat, usually upper thigh length, that “were made by an Englishman, outerwear manufacturer John Partridge, who developed them in the 1850s” according to Toast. What makes a duffel a duffel is the toggle closures that are used to keep the jacket closed and insulated, and the simple hood. The original Duffle was made with waterproof materials and was well insulated for cold rainy days. Later on, the duffel was adopted worldwide as the go-to maritime coat.
With the wrap coat, the only closure is that of a belt, usually closed by knot. The collar is open-faced and can be manually used to cover one's neck when it's chilly outside. Less for practicality, and more on the end of haute couture, this jacket is something commonly found in women’s closets and adds a touch of class to any outfit.
It is a rare sight to see a leather cape unless it is on a runway, however they do indeed exist. More often than not, the cape comes in black if made of leather and is used for fashionable trends versus actual warmth (although you should most definitely not wear this in the summer unless you wish to be baked alive).
The cap features a closure on the front or it is a slip-on garment. There are two openings where the arms go and the sleeves blur in with the body of the garment, creating an illusion that there are no sleeves at all.
What makes this jacket so unique is the shoulder protectors and waisted fit. Some variants of this jacket include ones where the shoulder “cape” falls along the waist. The difference between these variants and the cape jacket is that the Capalete actually has sleeves. It is a very classic timepiece and will turn any outfit into an elegant style.
During the modernization and implementation of the car into everyday use in the early 1900s, women wanted a protective coat to cover them and their dresses when entering the vehicle. Nowadays, you don’t really have to worry about excess fumes stinking up your clothing. But back then, it was an issue. Fun fact, if you see old cars with vases in the corners of the car, that was to put flowers in so that it smelled ‘better.’
This is very similar to the overcoat, however the major difference is that it is form fitting. It is also usually characterized by its oversized collar and breasted buttons. According to V&A the frock coat originated in the United Kingdom around 1820. It is still a classic and is often confused with the overcoat (they are almost identical/) One could easily wear an oversized Frock coat and one could confuse it for an overcoat.
This jacket is perfect for Springtime and Fall weather, it is not as long nor as heavy as an overcoat. Meaning that it will provide minor warmth in comparison to its counterpart. Also, the Peacoat usually ends right below the hip. It is by far the most common type of jacket that is known and purchased mainstream, usually in cotton or wool blends.
This jacket, with its fit and flare style, was established in the 50’s. Unfortunately however, it does not originate from a princess style coat but rather from a store in San Francisco, under the “The Lilli Ann label” according to She Sews Happiness.
We have the United Kingdom to thank once more for this iconic fashion piece. As Montgomery England explains, “originally used by ‘reefers’ in the British Navy.” Most commonly this jacket is made of very thick wool for extra warmth, but other variations include long cuts with leather fabric.
The Swing coat was most popular in the 60’s and 70’s here in the United States. These jackets are form fitting at the shoulders, and do not fit to form at all. The larger hems create a “circle” look, making it look like a hula-hoop, giving it the name of the swing jacket. It was very popular for pregnant mothers, and still is to this day.
The trench coat has a bitter story attached to it, as one can imagine given the name. Originally created for soldiers, the trench coat was considered practical and uniform. The material was heavy and waterproof. The belt provided that uniform look, along with extra closure. The pockets allowed for ease of access, especially to cigarettes in pictures of loved ones.
Burberry takes credit for the original blueprints of the jacket, and while it did provide great use, remember their original purpose.
The only difference between the single breasted and double breasted trench coat is that of the buttons. A single breast has 4 parallel buttons while the double has 6.
This is a lightweight version of the overcoat. It can come in many styles but is often made with lighter fabrics and is intended for mild winters.
This is the one that we have been mentioning throughout this entire article, the famous overcoat. This jacket/coat comes in many styles but the main one reaches down to knee level and usually has a simple collar. It can be double, single or unbreasted and is meant to be the outermost garment. It is composed of thick wool to provide abundant warmth during winter days.
Knowledge is a skill, an now you are equipped with the information you need to answer the question, "What jacket are you wearing?" with confidence and expertise.
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Beige bodysuits and clean makeup routines are making way! 2024 brings a throwback to the hit mob shows. That trend is, the MOB Wife. Not, mother of the bride, but rather the wife of a gangster as seen in movies such as The Godfather, or the hit TV show, The Sopranos.
Embracing fur coats, sports black attire, goes heavy on the gold jewelry, spiked heels, makeup routines far from ‘clean’, and the hair is sure to make a statement. If a MOB Wife and a Clean Girl were to be in the same room, the difference would be Elle from Legally Blonde vs. Peg Bundy from Married... with Children.
The MOB Wife aesthetic is taking over the fashion industry in new ways. Faux fur coats are being replaced by vintage real fur coats. Cruising the vintage stores and consignment shops these coats are being pulled from history to make a new statement.
In the 1960’s to 1970’s the MOB Wife first appeared in its current trend being showcased today. MOB wives knew that their fur coats were to be well taken care of and most likely only chose to take them to specialty cleaners, especially since that is what the tag on their precious coats said.
Trying to clean a fur coat on your own is not advised. These are precious materials that need to be taken to a furier / specialty cleaner, or shipped through LeathercareUSA.com shippping program for a VIP Cleaning experience. LeathercareUSA specializes in cleaning fur and leather, and provides repairs for coats. Tough stains and smells are not going to come out in a wash, in fact the washer most likely will ruin your new or used faux or real fur coat.
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Leather’s durability and practicality has stood the test of time for over 7,000 years. This innovation allowed for every part of the hunted animal to be reused. The meat for food, the bones for tools, and now the skin for clothes and other products. Our ancestors were far from wasteful, unlike humans in the past century. Leather wasn’t created as a fashion piece, but rather as means to protect oneself from the harsh elements.
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“What has it meant for us, as individuals and consumers, to have lost a connection with the source of our clothing?” (Putting on the Dog, The Animal Origins of What we Wear by Kwasny)
To disagree with this sentiment is to ignore history and the impact that leather has, and does have, on our daily lives. Without leather we wouldn’t have; baseball mitts, well preserved historical texts, saddles, protective wear, footwear, furniture, bags, and more. Secondary sources from animals are the bones and meat. Meat is used in food production and “Byproducts of the cattle carcass such as bones, blood and fat end up in soap, fertilizer, gelatin, medicines and other products.” (Los Angeles Times) Needless to say, nothing goes to waste when producing leather.
However, due to America’s ignorance on how production works, many leather hides are going unused and wasted because of non-environmentally friendly options such as “vegan” leather.
“Shoppers who once coveted leather jackets and shoes are instead scooping up cheaper, synthetic alternatives, reflecting a growing ambivalence toward this former staple of American closets.” (Los Angeles Times) The reason people are being fooled into purchasing plastic products disguised as environmentally friendly goods is because of tactful marketing. When global warming came known to the public, companies jumped onto the “environmentally friendly” bandwagon in order to increase or maintain their sales. By playing on the consumers' concerns for the environment, and simultaneously not being open about the materials they were using, they tricked customers into buying their alternative products to leather, saying that leather production was “inhumane” and “bad for the environment.” This was and continues to be a lie.
There are steps used to make leather: “preparatory stages, tanning, and crusting…[and] finishing.” (Wikipedia) Because leather is so biodegradable we can’t quite see into the past to understand for how long or even if all of these steps were implemented. But the evidence that we do have as to leather making resides in wall paintings and the tools that were used for leather making. “ The ancient Greeks are credited with developing tanning formulas using certain tree barks and leaves soaked in water to preserve the leather.” (Moore & Giles) Leather soon became an international trade, when “The spread of industrialization in the 18th and 19th centuries created a demand for new kinds of leathers, such as belting leathers to drive machinery.” (Moore & Giles)
It couldn’t be further from the truth when activists say that leather is cruel and unsustainable. Now no part of the animal goes to waste, and more products are on the market without having to create synthetic vegan leather. Furthermore, it is ingrained in many different cultures and international markets.
Granted, there are ways that the leather industry could be more environmentally friendly, on a macro level, but trying to micromanage or eliminate leather making would be catastrophic to some countries’ trading and economic tendencies.
Vegan leather, formerly known as ‘pleather,’ is often a buzz word that companies use to trick environmentally-conscious customers into buying their “sustainable” product. If you want true vegan leather, be sure to check the garment tag to make sure that it is not made of polyurethane or polyvinyl chloride. These are just plastics, which we all know is terrible for the environment since it isn’t biodegradable. *mention the fabrics that they should be looking for
Real leather is biodegradable and lasts much longer than plastic leather. Polyvinyl chloride jackets biodegrade just as quickly as your plastic fork…meaning that it doesn’t at all.
If you are a vegan and wish to not buy leather products, that is fine. But don’t fall for the “vegan” leather scheme. Instead of promoting fast fashion and the degradation of our planet, purchase cork, cotton, or weaved bags. There are lots of alternatives, and the reason it might cost a little but more is because it is going to last longer, and it takes more precious materials to make.
Plastic is abundant, but too much of something is a bad thing. Planet earth needs to fast from plastic but it can’t do so if we keep buying the products and thus promoting the businesses that sell those products.
Here at LeathercareUSA.com the most common jacket that comes into the shop for cleaning and refinishing services, is the Moto jacket. Fashionable, practical, and a classic staple that has persisted through the decades, never going out of style.
“A simple leather jacket…has gotten me through cocktail parties in New York and cold nights in Afghanistan.” - Ronan Farrow (AZQuotes)
One thing always draws me to these jackets: their stories. I have never seen one that looks identical to the other. They say you can tell a lot about a person based on what you wear, and the moto jacket simply makes this truth more apparent. Some have more wear on the elbows while others have distinct impressions of where their phone has been camping out.
Another common edition that leaves me pondering their history are the patches. War veterans have emblems sewn onto their leather jacket, including American flags, eagles, their division, or something else that embodied their story. Some have hearts sewn into the interior mirroring their own, the fabric usually very worn but strikingly meaningful.
While many have deeper meaning behind them, others are collectors items, and any alteration to the jacket's true form would be appalling to the owner.
Whether an heirloom, a bold personal statement, imagery of honorable military service, or a collectors item- we are so thankful that you have chosen us to care for these garments.
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LeatherCareUSA maintains a variety of cleaning systems in order to provide customers with the best cleaning options for their goods. We use GreenEarth™ cleaning, which offers our customers the safest and most environmentally friendly option for dry cleaning.
To understand why GreenEarth™ is a better way to dry clean, you should understand what it's not. GreenEarth™ is not a harsh chemical like perc. Perc is a bit of a clothes bully. It is heavy and aggressive; it cleans by dissolving things it shouldn't, like delicate ornamentation, dye, optical brighteners and special finishes.
GreenEarth™ silicone dry cleaning solvent is different. It is lightweight and gentle, has low surface tension, and is non-reactive. It cleans by sliding thought the fibers, attracting soils into suspension and lubricating them away without rubbing, swelling or causing damage. GreenEarth™ can also be purified without energy intrusive processes required by petrochemicals. Optimized filtration technologies enable GreenEarth™ to clean using more than 50% less energy, water and detergent that either conventional dry cleaning and/or high-efficiency home laundry.
LeatherCareUSA offers an advanced wet cleaning system that allows us to wet-clean items that cannot normally be processed in this manner. Our wet cleaning system allows for better stain removal and maintains the feel and look of the item that normally would be dry cleaned. We understand the chemistry of cleaning in water: oils, conditioners, softeners, stiffeners all different types of products used to maintain the look, feel, shape and color of leather garments.
We clean thousands of leather garments and accessories. Why does that matter? When you see all different types of leather, designs, applications etc.; you know, when you should know better, and you know how the item will turn out after cleaning. Our experience helps us determine the best cleaning method for each item. When we don't feel machine cleaning with our dry cleaning or wet cleaning system is safe, then we will opt for hand cleaning the item. Hand cleaning leather is much more than a wipe down, but thorough understanding of what you are doing to a customer's good and how to get the best results.
Please use our text service to send a picture for a free evaluation.
When you have your leather jacket cleaned for the first time there are some thing that you should expect. Our company has cleaned leather goods for more than 30 years. Here are a few things that we find is common.
There is likely to be slight shrinkage of the leather or suede jacket. This is common. Leather is a natural product and is capable of stretching and shrinking. Just like a great pair of jeans, a little wear and it will go back to normal. We use pressing and blocking equipment to minimize this and in most cases a customer will never know.
Suede garments are likely to lighten or darken in cleaning. In most cases, this is slight. We oil suede after cleaning as part of the refinishing process. This will return the color to normal or restore dullness.
Protein stains (a substance from a body, blood, vomit, urine) will not always come out of leather and in some cases can harden the leather. Please advise us if you have a protein stain on a leather jacket. We are good at detective work, but some stains come into us invisible. We can clean these items, but it requires extra attention and doesn't always work.
When cleaning accessory items, like boots, shoes and handbags a customer should expect some distortion in the shape. Since we use a full immersion method of cleaning there can be some dimension changes. UGG boots may feel snug at first wear after cleaning, but they will stretch out.
Some items are to dirty to clean safely. If a leather jacket collar is saturated with years of neck sweat and oil, then it is possible that the collar could come apart during cleaning(the soiling was holding it together). That is whywe highly suggest that you send us a picture of the garment so we can promptly let you know what we can do for you.
You can reach out to us by using the widget in the bottom right corner of your screen, or texting us at 859.739.0483 or email us at info@leathercareusa.com.
We can make new collars, but if this is something you are having your jacket cleaned for-then please use our text service for an evaluation.
Refinishing - Repainting leather jackets is part of the leather cleaning service. There are limitations to what we can refinish. For example, a two-tone leather jacket finish is very hard to replicate. We can do some amazing things, and results are amazing. (Visit the Before & After Gallery to see some of the amazing before and after pictures). However, if you have questions about this, please send us a picture.
These are some common questions and some information from our years of experience cleaning leather jackets. We clean approximately 40k leather jackets a year. We have experienced just about everything.
Spring and the warmer weather is approaching quickly. After the snow, sleet, rain, mud and the cold of winter, your leather jacket should be cleaned before putting it away. Make a note to send your piece for professional cleaning after you are finished with it for the season. Dirty leathers can lead to future problems, such as mildew or stains setting. Don't get caught next fall with a dirty problem when you can have it serviced now and ready for next season.
These were three very simple pieces of advice for proper leather garment and accessory storage.
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We offer sleeve shortening for your suede and leather jackets. The most common question we receive is about retaining the detail of the sleeves. When we shorten the sleeves we do our best to preserve the original design of the sleeve. There are various methods we can use to shorten sleeves, and we will select the method that will best preserve that look. Our service pricing includes everything we need to do to shorten your sleeves. The following things can be done to retain the look:
Measurements are always best. For example, shorten sleeve 2 inches or 1 hem length. The second best way is to make a mark. Chalk works well and is not permanent. Safety pins work, but be careful as holes in leather are permanent. You can also fold one sleeve to the final length and hold in place with a paper clip or binder clip. BUT NEVER use any adhesives. They can damage the leather and we may not be able to correct it. Always put your mark on ONE sleeve only and it should be the final length. Specify that it is the finished length. We will apply that measurement to the shortening of both sleeves. We recommend one sleeve, so there is not confusion if there are different lengths. Of course, if your arms are two different lengths then let us know, and we can accommodate the sleeve lengths to those measurements.
Most definitely YES! We can shorten sleeves on other fabric jackets. This is a custom service. Please reach out to us using the contact information below for a free estimate.
As they say, practice makes perfect. Needless to say, we have decades of practice. Our professional Leathercare Specialists perform this service hundreds of times a year, and we know how to work with all types of jackets.
Remember, you can always send us photos of your jacket for a free assessment by using the widget in the bottom right on your screen, or feel free to call us at 859.739.0483 or email us at info@leathercareusa.com.
Salty water left from road treatment during snow storms can be devastating to leather and suede goods. Removing the salt from the leather is vital to keeping the leather or suede supple and soft.
It's easy to understand why salt damages leather. Salt is used to dry out leather in old world tanning techniques. So when it is left on leather garments, it will dry the essential oils from the hide and begin to pucker the garment. In some cases, this is reversible with cleaning and soaking in an oil and water solution. However, in many cases it has to be repaired with scissors and a new piece of leather.
So the goal to removing these stains is to dilute the salt from the leather. It could be as simple as a damp rag and thorough wipe down. You can add vinegar to the water to help balance the PH of the salty water that you wipe off. You would want to dilute this solution pretty heavily: sixty parts water to forty parts white vinegar. Dab the solution onto the stain with a cotton towel. Do not over do it, you can always apply the solution again. Diluted vinegar water should not effect the color, but it is always best to test first. Soap is not a good idea. Soap can pull color, even though it would aid in removal through its properties of lubricating a stain, it is likely to disturb the color and not worth the risk.
Salt stains that are not removed prior to dry cleaning can have adverse affects. Be sure to notify your cleaner (hopefully us), before they begin service.
Professionals should be able to remove this stain for you. Do not risk an expensive leather piece to home remedy tips. If water doesn't do the trick, call us or email. There are many misleading blog posts on various sites, that we would strongly advise against. We understand the blogs are trying to save customers money. We end up with the mess that bad home remedies can create, when they go awry.
There are salt removal products that can be purchased from shoe shops. Use them sparingly and follow the directions carefully.
There are leather conditioning products, for certain types of leather, that can be effective. Be sure to follow the directions carefully, and correctly identify your leather type prior to using the product.
If you need help with identification, please text a picture by using the widget in the bottom right corner, call us at 859.739.0483, or email us at info@leathercareusa.com.
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LeatherCareUSA can remove gum, candies and other food stains from leather or suede garments and accessories. There are many cleaning products that we can use on leather that are unfortunately not for consumer use or handling. In most cases, these types of stains can be removed without an adverse effect on the leather. However, if you try home remedies, you may diminish our chances of removing these stains.
There are home remedies that consumers can find on the internet that will produce 'satisfactory' results. We caution you when using these and DIY tips. The blogs and videos that can be found may have good advice, but you have to make sure that what you are applying to your garment will not produce unwanted results like color loss or rings.
Always test a product or technique before using it. Also, always use the product sparingly too to prevent highly noticeable damage. You can always apply more product, but you may not be able to remove it.
We offer live chat service available on the bottom right corner widget, or feel free to call us at 859.739.0483 or email picture to us at info@leathercareusa.com for a free evaluation. We can try and offer advice for your product's care and hopefully avoid home remedy disasters.
Fabric Terms-Understanding fabrics is vital to providing professional cleaning services.
Ever read a garment tag and wonder what a particular term means? Here are definitions for common terms seen on garment tags.
Acetate - A synthetic fiber which is used for luxurious fabrics such as taffeta and satin. It is often blended with rayon.
Acrylic - The generic name for a synthetic fiber derived from polyacrylonitrile. Acrylic is typically used as a substitute for wool.
Angora - A hair fiber from the angora rabbit. It may be blended with rayon or wool fibers for a novelty effect.
Boucle - A rough, fairly thick, slubby yarn that gives fabric a tufted or knotted texture.
LeatherCareUSA.com provides professional cleaning for UGG™ boots and other similar footwear items. We can clean almost any type of footwear by our full immersion method of cleaning. This allows for deep cleaning of the inside and outside of the boots. After cleaning, the boots are brushed and buffed to bring out the velvet nap of the suede shearling and then are oiled and water repelled. Transform those boots from ugly and dirty, to warm, rich and supple again.
We have cleaned more than 20k pairs of boots over the last 8 years. So, needless to say we have exceeded the saying 'practice makes perfect.' LeatherCareUSA's method is the best in the country.
With thousands of boots cleaned, we understand the boot's construction, how it will clean, what it will look like after, and how to correct blemishes. We can even restore color to worn and faded areas.
We caution you about using products at home that are not for cleaning footwear, particularly the shearling of UGG™'s. There are websites out there that show methods for cleaning boots, some are good, some are bad. Anytime that you try a home remedy always test first and apply the least amount of product possible. Leather and suede are absorbent materials, anything you put on, must be able to come off or be designed to stay. You can always apply more product, but you can't take it back if you over apply to much. UGG™ does not endorse any cleaning method except for the use of the UGG™ Care and Cleaning kit. You can find that product at this link.
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Here are some examples of before and after pictures. We will add more, as we collect them.
You can! However, it is easy to make a mistake and it is best to leave to the professionals.
Small areas can be fixed with a tiny amount of rubber cement. For bigger jobs, consult your local leather care professional. You can also choose to purchase leather glues in some hardware stores. Luckily, you will not need much product.
Apply the glue sparingly (you can always add more if needed) but if you over-do it the first time you have mess. Use a Popsicle stick, tooth pick or spatula to spread the glue very thin. Above all, follow the directions on the tube if there are any.
If you would rather have the professionals hem your skirt for you, with professional results, feel free to call us at 859.739.0483 to book your hemming service today!
Remember, leather hems will be repaired as part our cleaning service. Repair Only work starts at $25.00 and there is a shipping charge.
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Do not put your UGG boots near a heat source or in the dryer. It can burn the leather, cause them to draw up or singe the fur side of the shearling. If you need to dry them from rain or snow, blot off what water you can, brush them lightly, if needed, and then try to dry them standing straight up and down. After they are dry, brush them a few times and they should look much better. Wearing them will return the soft feel.
Do not use hairspray on your boots for spot removal, no matter what home remedy sites tell you. It will ruin the boots. Hairspray is for your hair, not your boots. You have to wash your hair to remove hairspray. How are you going to wash it off your boots? Plus, hairspray is not the same product from the 1970's that contain other products in the spray that could work as a stain lubricant.
Do not use shoe polish on shearling UGG boots. Shoe polish is not designed for shearling. It will leave dark stains that may not be removable. Shoe polished is designed for a different type of shoe leather and application.
Misting water on the boots and brushing them can go a long way. Use the water sparingly and brush lightly, repeat if needed. Don't over do it with the water, and brush lightly with the grain. This is mainly what the UGG kit from their website contains: glorified water.
Do not use laundry soap, dish soap or any other soap. It will leave marks and pull color from the shearling of the boots. Store bought spotting products are for clothing, not leather or suede. If you insist on using soap, then please dilute it down by at least 20/1. Remember you can't do a rinse like you would with dishes or clothing. So blot and use sparingly. Do not use vinegar on suede shearling.
You can purchase silica drying packs and put these inside your boots after wearing them to help reduce moisture, which will also help reduce odors.
Be careful when wearing jeans that tend to lose color. Jeans with spandex will migrate colors onto lighter surfaces, UGG boots will absorb this dye. jean dye fade is difficult, if not impossible to remove.
Using a brush on your boots will bring out the velvet nap and remove light soiling. It is suggested to do some research to find brushes that are safe for this footwear. (If it is the wrong brush, it might ruin the shoe!)
It is okay to use soap and water on the rubber soles of the boots. Just use caution that this product does not run onto the shearling. Make sure you dilute the soap. You can always apply more. Mr Clean magic erasers can go a long way for cleaning any sole of any footwear. On gym shoes, rubbing alcohol will white the white soles.
If your UGG's feel like they shrunk, after you were caught in the rain or snow, don't worry, they will stretch back out when you wear them and your body temperature warms up the shearling. If you cannot fit your feet into them, then find someone with a smaller foot and have them do a dance party in your boots. Just make sure they wear socks.
UGG's are not snow or rain boots. They are fashion boots that my wife says are very warm and so does Tom Brady.
You can brush the inside of the boots out with same suede brush. Do not scrub the fur, just fluff it.
Do not try to remove ink stains on your boots with alcohol. Alcohol can act like chlorine bleach and remove color, permanently.
If you are worried about the shape of you boots, stuff them with clean socks while not wearing them to help them keep their shape. Cotton socks are breathable.
We can't help you you if your dog eats your boots, but we can clean them for you if Fido pees on them. However, if your cat pees on them, then there may be no remedy.
Do not put them in your washing machine at home. Even though we clean them by full immersion in water at our facility, we know what we are doing and have the correct equipment and products to perform the service. Despite what Youtube videos and online forums suggest, DON'T wash them at home. Stick to the hand-cleaning methods, or call us for professional results.
You can buy new insoles for the boots from UGG's website. This can help with the feel on your foot, and that smell.
Baking soda inside a sock can work as an odor eater. You'll make a mess getting it in there but it works.
When applying a water repellent product. More is not always better. Try to find an aerosol product, if possible (not good for the planet). When applying, follow the directions and spray from a distance as evenly as possible. You can always apply it again; do not over-do it. Make sure the spray bottle is spraying correctly. Start the spray away from the boot and then come across it after the spray has started. This will keep from getting blotches or spots. Do not use a cream, wax or silicon on the shearling suede. Those types of products are for other types of shoes.
UGG cleaning kits from the UGG website are $25.00-$50.00. Our service provides the cleaning through mail right to your home for $35. Think about it before you try home remedies.
Text us pictures of your boots for a free evaluation by using the widget in the bottom right corner, call us at 859.739.0483 or email info@leathercareusa.com. we look forward to hearing from you.
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Whether it's a wool body varsity jacket with leather sleeves, a wool body with vinyl sleeves, or something in between, we can clean it!
Leathercare USA is a company dedicated to professionalism. We inspect every garment individually that comes to the plant in order to determine the correct cleaning, pressing and refinement process. The reason we take time on each item individually is because each one is unique and requires a unique technique.
Restoring these types of jackets requires decades of knowledge about the materials, leather, patches, embroidery & more. Common dry-cleaning practices are not enough to produce a like-new appearance with these jackets. Although some school/varsity jackets' care labels indicate dry clean only, we would only trust the professionals. Be sure to indicate that you want your school jacket cleaned by a professional Leather Specialist, or call us at 859.739.0483.
All school jackets that Leathercare USA processes are cleaned, refinished (color restored), pressed & de-fuzzed of lint balls. We take great pride in our professional school jacket refinement. We can sew on patches, such as varsity letters and chevrons, plus do alterations & repairs.
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