Minute Bear Trading provides only the finest quality finished leather hides.
We offer this guide to caring for your leather pieces as information
help. When in doubt, please take your leather for professional cleaning.

DAILY USE:

• Wear a scarf to protect the collar area from perspiration and body oils
• Avoid spraying perfume or hair spray while wearing leather or suede
• Avoid the use of pins and broaches as they will make permanent
holes in leather and suede
• Never apply tape or adhesive stickers (such as name tags) to leather or suede,
as the glue will permanently damage the skin surface.

for smooth leather
Use a soft, water dampened sponge or cloth to remove surface dirt or stains.


for suede or nubuck leather
Brush regularly to keep dust and dirt from settling in the nap and to
maintain its velvety look. Use a brush or block designed for suede
and nubuck available at your leather retailer. Never use a wire bristle brush.


STORAGE:

One of the many benefits of leather is that it doesn’t easily wrinkle if
stored properly. Leather is a great choice for extended wear or travel.

Suggestions to keep your garment wrinkle free:

• Store garment on a broad hanger, not wire, to maintain its shape.

• Some garments have a chain loop at the collar. Do not use this as a hanger.
The weight of the garment and contents in the pockets may be too heavy
and result in a tear.

• Never store in plastic, because leather is a skin which needs to breathe.

• Store leather in a cool, dry place.
Leather can mildew if stored in a hot or humid environment.

• Do not store leather near a direct source of light.
If wrinkles occur due to improper storage, simply hang garment
and brush nap (if suede or nubuck). Most wrinkles should hang out.

Wrinkles occurring naturally in the skin are the defining characteristics that
distinguish leather from man-made materials and cannot be removed.
If ironing is necessary, contact a leather distributor for further information.


CARE WHEN WET

If the garment gets wet, remove all items from pockets, hang on a sturdy,
padded hanger and let air dry naturally away from heat.
When dry, brush suede and nubuck items to lift the nap.


HOW TO REMOVE CREASES FROM SKINS:

After being stored for long periods of time, sometimes skins slightly wrinkle.
These wrinkles in no way harm the skin and can be easily removed.
In most cases, you can remove these wrinkles by simply using your hand
and straightening out the skin. For more major wrinkles, you can use
a household iron to straighten out the skin. This is done by preheating
the iron to between 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Then place a damp cloth over the skin and carefully iron the cloth.
This process indirectly heats the skin without actually damaging or burning it.




If staining occurs, it is recommended that you take your garment
for professional care as soon as possible. Although there are numerous
care products available commercially, most will only be effective
in removing minor marks.

Ink and protein stains such as blood, oil, egg and milk are difficult
to remove from leather, and require professional care.
If you decide to purchase a product from your leather retailer remember
to follow the instructions exactly.
When a spill occurs, you may want to try one of the following methods
to help prevent the stain from settling:

On smooth leather:
Blot the area with a cloth dampened with water.

On suede or nubuck leather:
Blot the area with a cloth dampened with water.
If the stain is oil based, you may sprinkle the area with baby powder
or chalk shavings to try and absorb the excess oils.
Do not rub. Let the garment sit overnight.
Shake powder off and gently brush nap with a suede brush.
Sign That Garment requires professional cleaning:
• Ground-in-dirt appears around collar, cuffs or pocket areas
• Stains occur
• Color looks faded

Professional leather cleaning is recommended when needed,
depending upon the wear and care you give your garment.

Many blessings -