Leather Care
Lux Tenebrae leather items are usually made from Pittards
Glove Leather or Morgan Lambskin, unless otherwise stated. Leather Corsets are dry clean
only because of the metal boning. Lambskin items are dry clean only because of the surface dressing. Kid leather (which is Pittards Glove Leather) is washable, instructions below.
Pittards Gloving leathers are washable for easy care. For best results-
· Produce a good lather in lukewarm water using mild detergent
or soap flakes (here at Lux, we use Ecover Delicates, you can buy your Ecover here).
· Immerse the item and wash gently on your hands.
· Remove item and rinse thoroughly in clean water.
· Gently squeeze out all excess water and pull gently into shape.
· Hang to dry away from direct sunlight or heat.
· White items should not be washed with coloured articles. Coloured
items may be washed with articles of a similar colour provided the above
instructions are followed.
· For best results wash items before they become too soiled!
MACHINE WASH
· Wash the item on the low temperature (up to 40°C) gentle
cycle of a domestic washing machine.
· Use a mild soap or soap flakes that are recommended for washing
woolens.
·Cotton or synthetic washing materials and those containing bleach
or Sodium Perborate are not suitable.
· Do not use any fabric conditioner.
· Do not use strong washing materials as they may damage the leather's
performance properties.
· Ensure that the item is thoroughly rinsed.
· Spin gently, pull into shape and hang to dry in natural room
temperature away from direct sunlight.
DO NOT TUMBLE DRY OR PLACE ON A RADIATOR.
· When nearly dry, put the item on to restore shape and softness.
· Remove and hang up to dry fully.
· When dry buff the surface with a soft cloth. Use a suede brush
to restore the nap on suede items.
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