PRODUCT AFTERCARE
Leather has been used since prehistoric times to make clothing, shelter, carpets and decorative items. In ancient Egypt, a piece of fur was highly prized as a woman's ornament. From leather, man has made shoes, belts and clothing, storage containers for liquids, boats and even armor. A Roman soldier's protective armor was a heavy leather shirt.
Pieces of leather have been found in Egypt dating back to 1300 BC. Primitive societies in Europe, Asia and North America have all independently developed their own techniques for processing leather.
Greeks used leather clothing in the time of the Homeric Heroes (around 1200 BC) and the use of leather later spread throughout the Roman Empire. During the Middle Ages, the Chinese knew perfectly how to work with leather, the Indians of North America also developed great skills in working with leather before the arrival of the whites. The art of tanning leather using tree bark probably originated in the Middle East. In primitive societies, the skills were well kept secret and passed on from father to son.
As civilization developed in Europe, tanners and leather workers worked together in the guilds of the Middle Ages, just as craftsmen did in other areas. Licenses were issued so that people could work with leather. In the nineteenth century, vegetable tanning, that is, tanning using the bark of certain types of trees, was expanded to include chrome tanning. This process uses chemicals and today accounts for about eighty percent of the tanning methods in use today.
PROPERTIES OF LEATHER
- We recommend applying ALL NATURALE LEATHER BALM to your leather collar immediately after purchase to provide a protective barrier for the leather outer layer and a nourishing balm for the leather fiber interior. This will provide long-lasting protection. Apply the balm at least twice a year, and more if the collar is used regularly.
- If the leather gets very wet, DO NOT dry it quickly, instead dry it slowly. Drying leather too quickly changes its structure, and you may end up with stiff leather. Drying at room temperature and with gentle air works better than direct sunlight or a hair dryer. Drying slowly helps keep it in the desired shape.
- If leather becomes too dry, rub Rogue Royalty All Natural Leather Balm into leather to protect and condition it inside and out.
- Try to avoid contact with salt water where possible, as it has corrosive properties so it is not recommended for leather.
- Do not store leather in plastic, always store leather items in a cool and ventilated environment to prevent mold formation.
- If necessary, clean with a damp cloth
CLEANING
The use of cleaning fluid, shoe polish, saddle soap and mink oil is NOT recommended. These products contain ingredients that can damage the leather. Rogue Royalty leather products are sealed and professionally finished to prevent moisture from penetrating the inner fibers of the leather. Our Natural Leather Balm protects, preserves and prolongs the life of leather and is unique in that it contains natural bacteria-repellent ingredients. It is highly recommended that you take good care of all your leather items.