A really good quality leather jacket shoud be expensive, so the owner need pay mora attention to how to care about them. Leather jackets can become stiff and hard over time, especially if they are placed in storage for long periods. If a leather jacket becomes too dry, it becomes brittle and more prone to cracking. Softening techniques prevent overdrying by adding moisture to the leather, thus preserving it for years to come.

A leather conditioner is an effective softening treatment that restores shine and flexibility to leather.With proper care, a leather jacket can be maintained for decades. Dampen a wash cloth and wipe down the leather jacket to clean up surface dirt and dust. Allow the leather jacket to air dry. Apply a few drops of a leather conditioner, like Lexol or Snow-Proof, onto the sponge. Move the sponge in circular motions all over the leather jacket, massaging the conditioner deeply into the hardened fabric. Concentrate on rough and hardened areas like the elbows and outer edges. Add a few more drops of the leather conditioner as needed.

Allow the jacket to air out for 2 to 3 days before wearing it. Hang it in an airy closet or on a chair where it can breathe. Meanwhile, there are two warnings as follows. Store your jacket by hanging it on a soft padded hanger in a cool, dry place. You can also use carnauba cream in a similar fashion to soften your leather jacket. Don’t store your jacket in plastic or cardboard boxes as this will cause the jacket to become dry and brittle.

Leather garments have become part of our fashion culture over the past decades. The 1950’s saw the explosion of the leather jacket as the epitome of cool, with legendary celebrities such as Marlon Brando wearing leather on the big screen (who, by the way, wore a Schott Jackets in the cult classic, “The Wild One”. Since then, leather jackets have become a standard item of our everyday wardrobe.

Leather has been the preferred choice for experienced Motorcyclists for generations. To a rider, a leather garment may be the only barrier between your skin and the pavement. A quality leather garment will protect your skin from road rash in the event of a fall. Studies have shown a quality leather garment will have a 20 times survival rate over denim! Purchasing any quality leather riding garment should be considered a necessity when riding. The MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) recommends this to all Safety Course students.

Here are some tips that can prolong the life of all leather garments: Always hang leather garments on wide or padded hangers to maintain their shape. Never store leather goods in plastic or other non-breathable covers. This will cause leather to become dry. Allow wet or damp leather to air-dry naturally away from any heat source. Avoid extreme heat or humidity that may damage the skin’s natural oils. Excessive dryness can cause cracking; excessive moisture can cause mildew. Leather can be treated with a leather conditioner yearly to restore flexibility and proper moisture levels. Suede and nubuck can be brushed with a terry towel to restore its look.