Product Care
Leather Care Basics
Your Lyons Leather Co. products are made with premium full grain vegetable- tanned leather. This means that the lighter colors will get a beautiful patina over time and every scratch or stain will blend together. Consider the imperfections to be memories. Please note, premium leather often comes with natural markings, including light scarring or color variations based on the tanning process. These are not defects, but natural markings that make your product even more unique.If you're looking to protect your leather goods, here are some leather care basics.
Store your goods properly
In the rare case that you're not using your Lyons Leather Co. goods every day, 365 days a year, store them in a dry, dark place.
Waterproof before wearing
We recommend adding our waterproofing service to your order. While this may not completely protect them from torrential rainstorms or spilled drinks, it does help minimize discoloring or staining. We highly recommend using our waterproofing service for lighter colors (like Honey Bee) which tend to stain more easily.
Condition with leather butter
If you're trying to blend stains or scratches, follow the instructions on this leather conditioner and cleaner. We love this brand because it's non-toxic. Simply wipe down all areas of your leather goods. Let the conditioner dry. Please note this may change the color of the leather, making it darker so the stains are less visible. It will also make the leather softer. Always test on a small area of your leather goods first.
Accept imperfections
The process of vegetable-tanning leather includes using natural dyes like that found in tree bark to change the color of the hide. This makes each hide slightly different in terms of grain and coloration. If you notice inconsistencies throughout your leather goods, know that it is natural character that makes it unique to you.
Loved leather goods reflect the lifestyle you're living. If you're using them all the time, there will inevitably be the times when you spill, scratch, or stain them. Know that the end result will be a beautifully worn look reminding you of all the adventures you've been on and the good times you've had.
