Leather Leather is one of nature's most beautiful, luxurious yet practical materials. There are many influencing factors that affect the quality of the leather we use today. Every hide has textural variations related to the animal's genetic makeup, environment and food supply. The resulting markings and wrinkles on a given hide should be considered part of the hides natural beauty and uniqueness. There are numerous types of leathers and leather treatment processes for tanning and finishing leather, each tannery has its own techniques and recipes for creating various textures and colour variations providing us with many years of enjoyable use. Top Tips for Leather Care 1. Leather is very durable so take care not to scuffing or scratch the finish 2. Sharp objects are the main cause of accidental damage so avoid placing them on upholstery. 3. Direct sunlight is very damaging towards leather and may cause premature fading. 4. Keep leather upholstery at sensible distance away from radiators and other sources of heat. 5. Remember it is posible to have colour transfer from denim clothing on to light coloured leather upholstery. 6. Its best to keep leather clean, so a light clean on a monthly or quaterly basis depending on the usage, will keep your leather upholstery looking great. 7. A re-treatment of protector after each clean will keep the finish in great condition 8. It is good practice to remove dust leather upholstery on a regular weekly basis.