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Central heating creates conditions that can damage leather, here’s why:

1. Dry air draws moisture out of the leather
Central heating lowers indoor humidity. Leather essentially needs moisture to stay supple.

Dry air pulls the natural moisture out, causing the leather to:

• Dry out
• Stiffen
• Become brittle

2. Increased risk of cracking
Once leather dries, the surface can develop small lines and, over time these develop in to actual cracks. This is especially common on seats and armrests where there’s more friction.

3. Fading and discoloration
If the sofa sits close to a radiator, fireplace, or heating vent, the heat can fade the colour on aniline type leathers

How to protect a leather sofa from central heating
Keep it away from radiators, heaters, or vents and condition the leather at least twice a year.

When people talk about which leather ages the best for sofas they’re usually referring to how beautifully it develops a patina or how the colour deepens and the surface develops character over time, In that sense, my clear winner is:

Aniline Leather
This is widely considered the best-aging leather because of its genuine vintage appeal. Here’s why why it ages so well….

1. Minimal processing – The full-grain means the natural character is intact, so it retains so it can darken and polish with use.

2. Using dyes rather than flexible leather paints can also react naturally to light, oils, and handling, building a rich patina that tells a story over time.

3. It’s the strongest cut of the hide, so it lasts for decades and ages instead of wearing out if cared for correctly.

4. Ease of care, its literally like polishing a pair of your old favourite boots and it’s so straight forward too using our aniline leather care products.

Other types and how they age

Chrome-tanned Pigmented Leather

• Ages decently, but develops less patina.

• Keeps its original colour better is its more resistant to light and absorption.

• Can become less supple over time

• Can be repaired

Chesterfield Leather (Rub off leather)

• The darker colour rubs off over time leaving lighter patches

• Develops a traditional  character over time 

• Can be beautifully restored

• Panels can be replaced

Redyeing and restoring a leather jacket is a great way to extend its lifespan and maintain its classic appeal. Over time, leather can fade, become dry, or lose its original color due to exposure to sunlight, moisture, and regular wear. By choosing our leather jacket restortion service, you can bring back its rich tone and finish, making the jacket look almost new again without losing its original character.

It’s also a cost-effective and sustainable choice. Instead of buying a new leather jacket which can be expensive you can invest a fraction of the price into restoration. This not only saves money but also reduces waste, keeping a high-quality item in use rather than discarded. A properly restored leather jacket not only looks better but feels great, and ready for years of continued wear.

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