Leather furniture in a normal domestic environment should require little attention and any cleaning should be done only when necessary. For regular maintenance, simply remove dust occasionally using a damp cloth. Off the shelf creams or conditioners are not advised and may jeopardise your warranty. Liquids should be quickly removed using a clean cloth. Sweat or perspiration may cause harm to leather. In particular it can cause colour loss and cracking.
All natural leathers are inherently permeable. As a living material, even when finished, the surface contains microscopic pores that will absorb oils, cosmetics, hair products and any synthetic-based chemicals that come into contact with it. Once absorbed, these substances can migrate through the surface layers and may alter the appearance of the patina over time, creating darkening, patchiness or changes in sheen. For this reason, we advise avoiding direct contact between leather and any non-natural products, particularly on headrests and arm areas where transfer is most likely.
Always protect your furniture from direct sunlight, as this will accelerate the natural on going discolouration process. Never place leather furniture against any heating source such as a radiator. Avoid sitting on the edges of cushions or arms, as this may cause uneven wear and distortion of the padding and leather. Certain non‐colourfast clothing such as denim can stain light coloured leather if it comes into regular contact.
Hand-Coloured leather
Hand-Coloured leathers are hand selected for their natural characteristics. Every hide is different. Because the dyes and finishes penetrate to varying degrees in different parts of the hide, an attractive, variable finish is achieved. Hallmarks such as scars, creases, insect bites and veins add natural beauty and individuality to each hide. Areas of use such as the seat and arm will become lighter in colour. Leather is highly resilient and durable, which over time, will adapt and change, enhancing its appeal.
The more subtle markings will feature on more prominent parts of the article although this is not guaranteed. Irregularities in the grain, small scars, insect bites, dung marks and other natural skin marks should not be considered defects. It is perfectly normal for certain areas of the leather such as the pleats to show signs of stretching from new. This will develop naturally during the life of the furniture creating a softer more inviting look, an inherent quality of fine leather furniture.
Throughout the leather hand-colouring process, a series of dyes, sealers, and polishes are applied to age and highlight the distinct patina of each hide. As the final topcoat is applied after upholstery it is not unusual to find some residual colour transfer within areas such as under the folded pleats, inside the deep buttoned holes and other concealed sections not regularly touched or used. As this topcoat is water based, any accidental spillages of liquid may accelerate this colour transfer and therefore it is important to keep your furniture dry. Replacement topcoat in the form of an easy to apply polish is available on request.
Testing & Environment
All furniture is manufactured under the ISO9001:2008 quality system and comply with British / European standards for upholstery leather and the furnishings fire safety regulations 1988. All leathers comply with strict regulations and EU directives covering the use and presence of PCP, CFC, Chromo VI and Azo dyestuffs during the tanning process. All components and materials are from renewable resources and wherever possible British made.