Posts tagged 'rain and weather'

A wet leather jacket needs gentle handling, not quick fixes. This guide explains how to blot the water, hang the jacket on a padded hanger and let it dry slowly at room temperature. It also covers...

Washing a leather jacket with a fur lining starts with the care label and the maker's instructions, because the lining and the leather finish decide what is safe. This guide covers spot cleaning...

A practical guide to leather gear care for motorcycle riders. It covers a routine of checks, cleaning a leather suit or jacket, when conditioning and waterproofing may suit, and drying and storage...

A practical guide to wet leather clothing: how to blot water without rubbing, why slow room-temperature drying matters, what to check on the care label before conditioning or spraying, which mistakes...

Leather is water-resistant for a short time but not waterproof. This guide explains how a leather jacket reacts to rain, why suede and nubuck are more vulnerable than finished smooth leather, how to...

Leather blocks wind, but warmth in a leather jacket mostly comes from the lining, the fit and the layers underneath. This guide explains how leather handles cold, which linings add insulation, how to...