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WHICH LEATHER AGES THE BEST
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
WHY RESTORING A LEATHER JACKET IS A GREAT IDEA
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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WHY NANO LEATHER PROTECTORS ARE BAD FOR LEATHER
Why Nano Protectors Are Not Suitable For Leather
Nano protectors contain silicon dioxide which is a film that forms a barrier on the leather, the silicon dioxide prevents any other product penetrating the leather to keep the leather soft and the surface supple, not only that, if the leather needs any colour restoration for worn areas, scratches and worn edges this silicon dioxide prevents the leather pigment adhering to the surface, the colour will literally peel off the surface. Standard or solvent cleaners can't remove the silicon dioxide either, it will cause you more problems than it will solve.
Our leather protector remains flexible and breathable yet waterproofs the leather at the same time, our leather cleaners can also remove the protector using a standard deep clean so that colour restoration and repairs can be carried out without any issues.
