Look after it and it will outlast the thing it replaced
Genuine leather doesn't need much — but the little it needs, it needs consistently.
Every week
Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. That's it. Dust is abrasive over time; removing it is most of the job.
Every few months
Work a small amount of neutral leather balm or conditioner in with a soft cloth, in circles, then buff off the excess. Leather is a skin — conditioning keeps it supple and stops it cracking at the fold.
Test any new product on a hidden area first, especially on our red and tan finishes.
Things to avoid
- Standing water. If it gets wet, blot with a dry cloth and let it air-dry away from heat. Never use a hairdryer or radiator — forced heat makes leather brittle.
- Prolonged direct sun. It fades colour and dries the hide.
- Overstuffing. A wallet crammed past its shape will stretch permanently at the seams.
- Alcohol, solvents and household cleaners. They strip the finish.
Storing a bag
Stuff it lightly with tissue or bubble wrap and stand it upright in a dust bag or cotton pillowcase — not plastic, which traps moisture. Keep the handles unbent.
New leather smell and stiffness
Both are normal and both settle. A new wallet takes two to three weeks of daily use to soften and mould to what you carry.
Colour transfer
Deeply dyed leather — our red pieces especially — can transfer a little colour onto very light fabric when new. Keep it away from cream and white materials for the first few weeks.