Antique Leather Care
Old leather tends to be dry and stiff because it has lost most or possibly all of its natural oils and any previous conditioners.
Antique leather care. Repels water snow and dew. Its important to be careful with untreated antique leather. Old leather which has become very dry or where deterioration of surface or strength is evident and where conservation for display is the prime consideration.
This should not be subjected to the stresses of washing. Anything that is put on leather is there to staybeware of creating problems. Removes most stains keeping all types of leather supple strong and beautiful.
We specialize in full or partial restorations of both military and civilian vintage and newer leather JACKETS. After cleaning the leather item lay it flat and let it dry out of direct sunlight. Pouring anything on antique leather.
Do not use saddle soap or leather conditioners. Pecard rejuvenates softens moisturises. In Europe we supply Pecard Antique Leather Dressing a specialist leather care product blended from natural ingredients.
This specially formulated blend of waxes includes beeswax and USP Grade Petroleum products. If you need help with bags luggage etc. The antique leather look is created by contrasting colours.
Not to be morbid but leather is skin and just like yours it needs conditioning to stay nice and last a long time. This leather may be treated as greased used leather but care must be taken not to flex the leather before it has become soft with the soapy wash water. Treat or remove any stains on the leather before washing it.