Caring for Your Leather
Everyday care
Handle with clean hands. Leather is a natural material that absorbs oils and creams. Always handle your piece with clean, dry hands.
Avoid overstuffing. For wallets and bags, don't overfill, it stretches the leather and loses its shape over time.
Rotate use. Give it a rest. If you have more than one piece, alternating them lets the leather breathe between uses.
Storage
Keep bags lightly stuffed with soft tissue or fabric to hold their shape. Avoid plastic covers, leather needs to breathe. A cool, dry spot away from direct sunlight is ideal; use the dust bag or box your piece came in.
Cleaning & conditioning
Wipe your leather with a soft, dry cloth after use to lift dust and surface dirt. For a deeper clean, use a slightly damp cloth and let it air dry naturally, never use heat.
Because our leather is vegetable-tanned, it needs far less conditioning than coated leathers. Don't condition on a schedule. Only when it starts to look or feel dry, usually once or twice a year, apply a small amount of a natural leather conditioner or balm, sparingly and evenly. Over-conditioning can darken the leather unevenly, so less is more. Avoid harsh chemicals, soaps and alcohol-based cleaners entirely.
Water & weather
Leather is naturally resilient but not waterproof. If it gets wet, pat dry immediately with a soft cloth. Let it dry at room temperature, never under the sun or with a dryer.
For protection, you may use a specialist leather protector spray, tested first on a small area.
Repairs & Restoration
If your piece ever needs fixing, come to us first. Every Hide & Luxe bag comes with a free lifetime service, the person who stitched it will repair it, for as long as you own it. For anything we can't handle in-house, we'll point you to leather-care professionals we trust. Just message us, you'll be talking to the two people who made your piece.
Leather becomes more beautiful with time
With every crease, every mark and every softening of texture, your Hide & Luxe piece tells your story. Care for it well, and it will remain a timeless companion.
