CARE INSTRUCTIONS
canvas
waxed cotton, waterrepellend
Canvas fabric should only be rubbed down with cold water and a damp sponge or cloth. When using hot water or soap, the wax layer can dissolve. A soft cleaning brush can be used for stubborn stains. Allow the bag to air dry for at least 24 hours.
cotton
lining
Due to the fact that the items are not suitable for washing machines, the inner lining should be cleaned by hand. To do this, the bag should first be turned inside out. Then stubborn crumbs or lint should be removed with a lint roller or brush. The inner lining can then be wiped with a damp cloth for cleaning. Stains can be washed out with a mild and lukewarm soapy solution, a cloth or a clothes brush. brush out. Then let the item dry thoroughly. Leather applications inside the bag should not be washed, otherwise water stains may occur.
vegetable tanned leather
The models in the "stories hunters" line are made of cowhide, while the models in the "rough purists" line are made of oiled buffalo leather. These leathers are open, i.e. porous, which means that they react to external influences.
Minor scratches can easily be rubbed out with your fingers. The bags can also have color irregularities (lighter, darker areas). This is because the leather does not always absorb the vegetable dye uniformly.
The leather can leave a discoloration on light-colored clothing at high temperatures or humidity. These stains can be washed out with soapy water (or pre-treatment). There is no guarantee for these occurrences.
leather care and regreasing
Leather usually requires much less care than you might think. However, too much of it can change the structure of the leather and damage it permanently. So there is a fine line between "too much" and "too little". In case of doubt, "too little" is always better, because greasing is always possible, degreasing is not.
The care product should be based on the following:
animal oil/fat or wax/beeswax
application
Before each application of a care product, the leather may be brushed with a horsehair brush, wiped with a damp cloth and dried at room temperature. This opens the pores and allows the care product to be evenly distributed throughout the leather.
The application of the care product is best done with a soft cloth. A thin layer is usually sufficient.
The leather will darken upon application and may take on a blotchy, irregular appearance. The oil, fat or wax needs a certain amount of time to be evenly distributed in the leather.
After a few hours it should return to its original state, with the caveat that a slight, permanent darkening of the leather will remain. You can now polish the item with a soft cloth.
should be avoided with all materials
The following are some cleaning methods to avoid on all materials as this could damage or remove the impregnation and may void the warranty:
Not suitable for washing machines (mainly because of the leather and wax on the canvas fabric.)
Metal fasteners can also damage the washing machine.
- Do not dry clean
- Not suitable for tumbling
- Do not use solvents or bleach
- Do not iron or starch
- Do not dry artificially or expose to open fire
- Do not expose to direct heavy sunlight for a long time