Plant-based leather is becoming the next big thing in the sustainable fashion industry. It has proven to be a more ethical and sustainable alternative to genuine or as we know animal leather. Not just that but the variety, make and durability has been a buzz in the country for quite some time. Plant-based leather has a greater appeal and durability than genuine leather and newer materials are entering the fabric industry by the day.
Now sustainable leather can also be created from cactus, mushrooms, pineapples, apples and more. Genuine leather is tough and needs specific care, similarly sustainable leather has different ways you can care for it. Today we shall look at how you can keep your vegan leather articles good as new.
Here’s what you can do to keep your vegan leather lustrous and long lasting!
Keeping it spik and span
Vegan leather has high resistance, so it catches stains less. But you still have to keep it clean and ready-to-use. Let’s look at some cleanliness tips-
- Use a microfiber cloth to wipe off dust and dirt. Refrain from using materials that might scratch or ruin the fabric.
- Majorly stains clear when tended to with water, if the stains are tough you can use mild soapy water and blot it to clear out spills and smudges
- Once you’ve treated it with water, soak up the moisture with a cloth so the watermarks don’t stay back!
- Do not use chemical and alcohol based cleansers, they might discolor and ruin the surface and touch of your vegan leather article.
Heat Care
Well we think that vegan leather is very durable, but it can be highly sensitive to extreme temperatures and in particular heat. Many times heat might crack, distemper or discolor the fabric. This is what you can do to save your sustainable leather from the hot sun…
- Store all your sustainable & vegan leather away from heat. It is advisable to keep it in a shady and cool place.
- When the sun comes out, so do the dust particles and dust. Keep your plant-based leather covered, protected away in cloth bags and other breathable covers, especially if you want to store it for a long long time.
Moisturize your leather too!
You might not have to tend to vegan leather as much as for genuine leather. Occasional grooming might be beneficial for sustainable leather. It will help prevent ruining and keep the fabric lustrous.
- Pick an organic leather conditioner that has natural essential oils for moisturization like jojoba oil and coconut oil.
- Before you get on with moisturizing, check by doing a patch test, if there’s no adverse effect after application, you can continue using it.
- Apply the leather conditioner sparingly, just take a small amount and rub it gently on the surface and at the end dab it into the fabric to restore shine.
Attack aid
Whatever it is, vegan leather is more resistant to scratches and marks than genuine leather. Do this to upkeep your sustainable leather from scratches and unnecessary marks…
- Avoid putting in sharp objects that might scratch or penetrate the fabric of your vegan leather items.
- Zip up and down, button and unbutton mindfully, this will prevent scratching and harming the leather apparel a great deal, increasing its product life.
- Too many scuffs on your plant-based leather, you can use water resistant leather spray , it will shield and hide small scuffs and minor appearance damages.
Storage Concern
Storage is the key concern if you wish to use vegan leather for longer, keep it brand-new in shape and popping with color. If stored negligently it may crease, stretch or warp. Let’s see what you can do…
- If you’re talking of caring for your sustainable leather jacket, it’s highly advisable to use padded hangers to maintain shape.
- Stuff your vegan leather bags and shoes with tissue papers or even newspapers will do, so the apparel doesn’t get deformed or sag.
- Avoid stacking and overfilling your plant-based leather items, this will stretch the fabric or even tamper with its original form.
Repair Suggestions
The time you notice some damage, ruin or dilapidation to your vegan leather apparel, clean and repair it immediately to stop further damage. Here’s how you can repair your sustainable leather…
- Minor damaging to your vegan leather apparels, you can go down to the market and get those handy DIY leather repair kits to patch things up.
- Think you can’t repair it like how it was before? You can even consult or go down to a leather expert to help you with the best alternative to continue use.
The Ending Note
The right care can take you with your vegan leather apparel a long way! But remember to take in consideration the weather conditions and the fabric that your sustainable leather articles are made of.
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