Leathercraft by OHD Catalog 2024

141 L EATHER CARE Nubuck | After Aniline dying, these top grain leathers move on to a finishing process of gentle buffing and polishing that removes the top cell layer. The effect is a whisper-soft nap that adds a tactile pleasure to compliment the visual beauty. Buffing only slightly obscures the hide’s color variations and natural markings. A wax or topical coating may be applied during finishing for additional surface interest. Signs of natural beauty markings include healed scars, cuts and insect bites, stretch marks, fat wrinkles, tight pores, backbone impressions and neck wrinkles. Color variations are expected throughout the hide. Because structures in the skin vary, these hides absorb dye unevenly, creating significant color variations. Their surfaces are then machined with fine brushes to create the famous Nubuck “hand”. This gives the leather a depth of color and shading not found in any other type. Caring for Nubuck Aniline | Direct sunlight will rob these leathers of their richness. Attend to spills immediately with a clean white cloth, blotting, never pressing on the spill. Never use heat or soaps on these leathers. Should a spill penetrate the leather, allow the spill to dry. Use a suede brush , or vacuum with drapery attachment, and brush the nap. If additional cleaning is required, gently massage the area with a clean white cloth lightly dampened with distilled water. Allow the area to dry and, again, use a suede brush or vacuum with drapery attachment. Protected | Protected leathers are the perfect choice for people who expect the most out of life and demand high performance from their leather. They are dyed in a process similar to painting : which does hide some of the natural characteristics of leather, such as scars ect. However, it insures a consistent color range throughout the hide. Then a clear top coat that repels spills and stains is added. This gives it a high resistance to fading, liquids, and stains. Protected Leathers are also sometimes called Semi-Anilines. This refers to leathers that have gotten their color through a process similar to stain versus paint. It still allows the leathers natural characteristics to show up. Just like when wood on a home is stained you can see the knots and natural characteristics coming through the stain. Then a clear coat that repels spills and stains is added. This gives it a high resistance to fading, liquids and stains. Because of the top coat, the leather will not have the same soft subtle hand as found in Pure Aniline. Caring for Protected Leathers | Although no material is totally impervious to the fading caused by sunlight, Protected leathers hold up best. Rearranging the furniture on occasion will extend the life of its rich color even further. As for spills, most should blot up without a trace. Routine cleaning with a clean white cloth dampened with distiled water will eliminate the buildup of dirts and oils that can de-color the leather over time and break down the protective coating. *For More information about cleaning of your leather, you may want to contact Uniters North America at (888) 825-6551 . This is a company that specializes in the care and cleaning of leather. They have over 200 products for leather and may be able to help you with special cleaning needs or information on how to best protect your leather. They are much like a local dry cleaning company that would handle your silks and linens. When Uniters North America products are applied correctly, Leathercraft by OHD will not void their construction warranty covering frame, seating and spring up. Uniters North America is separate company marketing their products across the United States and is in no way affiliated with Leathercraft by OHD.