GARMENT CARE

HOW TO CLEAN A SUEDE GARMENT

Suede and fur suede are delicate materials that easily attract dust and dirt. To keep your garment fresh:

• Remove light dust or polishing powder with a suede brush.
• Use a soft suede brush or a piece of fine foam rubber to gently brush off dirt.
• Avoid pressure or repeated rubbing – suede is sensitive and can easily be damaged.

Fat Stains – To treat greasy marks, cover the stain with white chalk powder and let it sit overnight to absorb the oil. Brush off the chalk and, if needed, gently rub suede against suede to restore the surface.

Note: Softer leathers, including suede, are prone to scratches. Handle with care and avoid contact with sharp objects.

GOOD TO KNOW ABOUT SUEDE

• You can press a garment – set the thermostat to silk or wool, press with a dry press towel, the garment must be dry.
• If cleaning is necessary contact a professional – Do not wash in a washing machine!
  It is important to know that the lining and other details on a leather jacket do not have the same life span as the jacket itself.
• If the garment gets wet – use a hanger and dry slowly at room temperature. If the garment feels stiff when it has dried: rub leather against leather, brush with a garment brush or dry sponge.
  Napa garments tolerate rain if they are top dyed.
  If the leather is only aniline dyed and possibly waxed, dark spots can appear.
  Raindrops will be absorbed but the spots disappear when the garment has dried.