Helpful hints

At the time of purchase :

• Buy from reputable firms or stores. Analyses from I.F.I. or B.B.B. have proven manufacturer's faults but the client was unable to get rembursed because the store was closed.
• Verify if the colors and the texture are uniform because if there is a difference, it will be more evident after wearing and drycleaning.
• Avoid a tight-fitting style.The skins are stretched during tanning and some shrinkage is to be expected during wearing and drycleaning.
• Avoid buying a garment with decorations. These may not resist to the chemicals and the mechanical action of the drycleaning.
• Pastel colored garments are more susceptible to changes in color or fading during wearing and drycleaning.
• Buckles and ornaments can cause tears while wearing the garment.
• Avoid buying a leather garment with an encrusted design because it can not be redyed without hiding the design.
• Read care labels and hang tags carefully.
• Save them and make sure you are not buying an imitation (vinyl).
• Buy a single color garment to eliminate the possibility of transfer of dye in the process of drycleaning (bleeding). Check if the garment was in the window.
• There could have been oxidation caused by the sun's rays.
• Finished leathers (painted) are much easier to care for and are easier to clean than unfinished leathers (Cuir sauvage, Nubuck or Nude leathers) .
• Nubuck leathers stain and fade rapidly.

At the time of wearing :

• Do not let the garment get too dirty before getting it cleaned. The dirtier the garment is, the harder it will be getting it cleaned.
• Do not store your garment in a plastic bag in order not to dry the skins. Store in a fresh and ventilated place.
• If the garment is wet, let it dry with air. Do not expose to heat.
• A brush can be used for suedes to bring back its finish.
• Wear a scarf around your neck to prevent the garment from becoming soiled by skin oils Do not try to take away the stains at home.
• Advise your drycleaner if you have used a shoe cream or other products of this nature.
• At the time of cleaning Genuine suede and leather requires special processing to preserve finish, feel and color.
• Therefore, you should take your garment to a professional suede and leather cleaner equipped for this type of cleaning.
• Care labels and hang tags should accompany your suede or leather garment when taken to be cleaned.
• Unless all pieces of a multi-piece outfit are processed at the same time there cannot be a guarantee that they will match after cleaning.
• Advise your cleaner of stains or spots, whether visible or not. He will then know how best to handle your garment.
• It is a good practice to remove buckles, ornaments and hardware or ask your cleaner for special handling. Remove articles from pockets.

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