Genuine leather is a natural material that becomes more distinctive with time.

With proper care, your The 7 Leathers product can retain its appearance, character, and functionality for years while developing a natural patina unique to how you use it.

Keep Leather Dry

Avoid prolonged exposure to water, rain, excessive humidity, or other liquids.

If your leather product becomes wet, gently blot excess moisture using a clean, soft cloth and allow it to dry naturally at room temperature.

Do not use a hairdryer, radiator, heater, tumble dryer, or direct heat source, as excessive heat may dry, shrink, crack, or distort the leather.

Avoid Direct Sunlight

Extended exposure to strong sunlight may cause leather to fade, dry, or change colour.

When not in use, store your leather product away from prolonged direct sunlight and excessive heat.

Cleaning Your Leather

For everyday cleaning, gently wipe the leather using a soft, clean, dry or slightly damp cloth.

Do not scrub aggressively.

Avoid household cleaners, bleach, alcohol, detergents, sanitising products, harsh chemicals, and abrasive materials unless the product is specifically approved for the type of leather being treated.

Always test any leather-care product on a small, hidden area before applying it more broadly.

Conditioning

Leather can gradually lose natural oils over time.

A suitable leather conditioner may help maintain softness and reduce excessive drying.

Apply conditioner sparingly using a clean cloth and follow the instructions provided with the selected leather-care product.

Over-conditioning may alter colour, texture, or finish.

Natural Patina

High-quality leather may gradually darken, soften, crease, and develop a patina through regular use.

This ageing process is part of the character of genuine leather and can make each piece increasingly individual over time.

Avoid Sharp Objects

Keep leather products away from sharp objects and rough surfaces that may scratch, cut, or permanently mark the material.

Be particularly careful with keys, jewellery, metal edges, rough walls, and abrasive surfaces.

Avoid Oils and Chemicals

Perfume, cosmetics, hand sanitiser, oils, grease, ink, and chemical products can stain or discolour leather.

Try to avoid direct contact with these substances.

If a spill occurs, gently blot the affected area rather than rubbing it deeper into the leather.

Storage

When storing your leather item for an extended period, keep it in a cool, dry, well-ventilated environment.

Avoid sealed plastic bags for long-term storage because leather benefits from airflow.

Where appropriate, use a breathable fabric or dust bag.

Do not place heavy objects on leather goods during storage, as this may cause permanent creasing or distortion.

Maintaining Shape

Bags and structured leather products should be lightly filled with clean, soft material when stored to help maintain their shape.

Avoid overfilling during use, as excessive weight or pressure may stretch leather, seams, straps, or fastenings.

Leather Colour Transfer

Dark, richly dyed, or newly finished leather may occasionally transfer colour when exposed to moisture or repeated friction.

Take extra care when using dark leather products with light-coloured clothing, furniture, or fabrics.

Likewise, denim and strongly dyed clothing may transfer colour onto lighter leather.

Professional Care

For significant stains, deep scratches, structural damage, or specialist restoration, we recommend consulting an experienced professional leather-care specialist rather than attempting aggressive cleaning methods at home.

Need Help?

If you are unsure how to care for your The 7 Leathers product, contact us before applying a cleaning or conditioning treatment.

The 7 Leathers
4 Cae’r Wylan Llanbadarn Fawr
Aberystwyth SW23 3GY
United Kingdom

Phone: +1 3075004099
Email: info@the7leathers.com