Fine leather deserves good
care. The appropriate treatment of a leather item depends upon its
condition, or the degree of deterioration when treatment is started.
Leather deteriorates largely
by four means:
Oxidation is most
readily seen in very old dry leather, with surface cracking and
flaking, and over-all weakness. Oxidation will eventually turn
leather to dust. Oxidation is reduced by a thorough impregnation
with a leather care lotion. Leather items should not be sealed in a
display case and forgotten - they must be kept moisturized.
2. Chemical damage can
be through the effect of ultraviolet light, ozone, acid from
sulphurous and nitrous pollutants in the air, or through chemical
action following treatment with tallow or oil compounds. Both
oxidation and chemical damage occur faster at higher temperatures.
Leather should be stored away from heat, and not needlessly exposed
to sunlight.
3. Internal chafing or
breaking of fibers occurs when dry leather is flexed. A lubricant is
essential to allow the fibers to slide one against the other. Dry
leather should not be flexed prior to thorough lubrication.
4. Abrasion can be
external, from rubbing on the outside, or internal from dirt
particles ground into the leather.
Caring for your Bosca
Surface Dirt
Most surface dirt can be removed by gentle wiping with a clean, damp
cloth.
Scuffs
Lightly rub the marks with your fingers. Often the natural oils in
the leather will help buff out small scuffs. Bosca Leather Care
Lotion can also be used to help remove small scuffs. Apply a small
amount onto a clean, dry cloth and rub gently into the leather,
evenly covering a complete section or panel of the product in order
to achieve a uniform appearance. When dry, gently buff the leather
with a dry, clean cloth.
Cleaning Fabrics
All of our fabrics can be cleaned by using a mild, neutral detergent
and warm water solution mixing approximately one teaspoon in one
pint of water. A clean, white cloth dampened with this solution
should be used to "lift" out the stain by blotting the complete
area. Never scrub or brush one particular spot on your bag as this
could lighten the color of your fabric. It is best to clean a
complete section of the product to achieve a uniform appearance.
Maintaining your Bosca
New leather is still flexible due to oils left in the leather after
the tanning process. New products should receive a light coating of
Bosca Leather Care Lotion every six months to maintain lubrication
and flexibility. You may order our Leather Care Lotion
make for ourselves. As if
we wake up one morning, review the options, and simply pick a
“style.” The problem I have with this is that it takes life and our
own personal histories out of the equation. Rather than simply a
style, I think of Bosca as a lifestyle.
in
stitching, cutting, and even industrial engineering (work study!). I
was able to travel to Italy, Spain, Uruguay, and Argentina, learning
about my family, culture, and, ultimately, leather.
or years. Reading
them today, I’m bombarded by the surprising combination of
era-influenced culture: the pure Italian, the pure ‘70s, and
everything in between. I don’t know where this is going to lead me
or our designs, but I’m eager to find out.
