Product Care

All of our strap leathers are skin-friendly and vegetable-tanned. We use so-called Vacchetta leather or a combination of Vacchetta and soft pocket leather. Vacchetta is a special form of vegetable-tanned cowhide leather that keeps its natural feel. It softens over time and acquires a natural patina. With time and use, the leather develops a natural patina, which protects the leather from external environmental conditions. No special care is required. To ensure maximum comfort when carried, the edges of all of our shoulder straps are dyed.

• Please note that dark shades may release a little pigment during use and thus discolour light-coloured garments. These discolorations can be washed out with soapy water as a pre-treatment before the normal wash cycle.

Aniline leather has a minimal pigmentation, semi-aniline leather a very delicate pigmentation. Natural scars, such as mosquito bites or slight scratches, may remain on the surface. Only high-quality hides are suitable for aniline finishing.

Before using your bag for the first time, wipe it with a clean, dry cotton cloth to remove any remaining dust particles on the bag. Then treat your bag with Colourlock Shine Milk. Apply a small amount to a clean sponge, viscose or microfiber cloth and rub the product gently into the leather. Make sure that you distribute the product evenly. Depending on the amount of care product applied, the leather of the bag will temporarily darken. Wait 20-30 minutes for the bag to dry and slowly return to its original colour. Repeat this process from time to time.

• Please do not use leather grease or wax for aniline or semi-aniline leather, as it can clog the pores and cause the leather to darken or heighten irregularities.
• Do not use conventional waterproofing sprays, as they contain alcohol or other chemical solvents that might damage the surface.
• Avoid excessive sun exposure, since it may cause colour fading on the surface.
• Avoid contact with water and other liquids, as they can cause stains.
• Avoid contact with sharp objects and rough surfaces.
• Avoid contact with any material that could transfer colour pigments.
• Do not use soaps or chemical solvents for cleaning. In case of light stains, clean the bag gently with a damp cloth. If the stain remains, please contact a leather specialist.

Softshine & Pure are highly-pigmented smooth leather types. While the grain pattern is largely covered when it comes to Softshine leather, resulting in a very uniform surface, the characteristic surface structure remains visible in Pure leather. The pigment layer provides light protection.

Before using your bag for the first time, wipe it with a clean, dry cotton cloth to remove any remaining dust particles on the bag. Then treat your bag with Colourlock Shine Milk. Apply a small amount to a clean sponge, viscose or microfiber cloth and rub the product gently into the leather. Make sure that you distribute the product evenly. Depending on the amount of care product applied, the leather of the bag will temporarily darken. Wait 20-30 minutes for the bag to dry and repeat this process from time to time.

• Please do not use leather grease or wax for aniline or semi-aniline leather, as it can clog the pores and cause the leather to darken or heighten irregularities.
• Avoid excessive sun exposure, since it may cause colour fading on the surface.
• Avoid contact with water and other liquids, as they can cause stains. 
• Avoid contact with sharp objects and rough surfaces.
• Avoid contact with any material that could transfer colour pigments.
• Do not use soaps or chemical solvents for cleaning. In case of light stains, clean the bag gently with a damp cloth. If the stain remains, please contact a leather specialist.
• Do not use conventional waterproofing sprays, as they contain alcohol or other chemical solvents that might damage the surface.

Metallic, Crackled, Snakey, Reptile, Python, Crocodile, Cell, Leafgold and Honeycomb leather

A multi-stage process is used for our foiled and / or embossed leathers. One or more wafer-thin film(s) is / are applied onto the leather using heat and pressure. Depending on the product, the leather is treated with a laser, embossing or a roller, so that the desired crackled, reptile or honeycomb effect is created. This procedure changes the natural grain of the natural hide.

For our honeycomb, leafgold, cell and crocodile leather, we only use leather from vegetable tanning.

The foil applied onto the leather already offers a certain protection against external influences such as moisture and fading. Nevertheless, you should protect your bag from environmental conditions and dehydration as much as possible. With time and use, this leather develops a matte and powdery surface. Clean your bag regularly with a damp microfiber or cotton cloth and wipe it dry. Apply a small amount of Colourlock Shine Milk onto clean sponge, viscose or microfiber cloth and rub the product gently into the leather. Make sure that you distribute the product evenly. Wait 20-30 minutes for the bag to dry and repeat this process from time to time.

• Do not use leather grease or wax as well as conventional waterproofing sprays, as they contain alcohol or other chemical solvents that might damage the surface.
• Avoid contact with any material that could transfer colour pigments.
• Avoid contact with sharp objects and rough surfaces.
• Avoid contact with water and other liquids, as they can cause stains.
• Avoid excessive sun exposure, since it may cause colour fading on the surface.
• Do not use soaps or chemical solvents for cleaning. In case of light stains, clean the bag gently with a damp cloth. If the stain remains, please contact a leather specialist.

During the production of our patent leather, the natural surface of the leather is covered with a high-gloss, mirror-smooth film.

Patent leather is protected from moisture and drying out, its colourfast quality prevents fading and has a slight impregnation effect. Nevertheless, you should protect the leather from environmental conditions and dehydration by cleaning it regularly as patent leather is amongst the most sensitive types of smooth leather. Special care is not required.

• Avoid contact with sharp objects and rough surfaces.
• Avoid contact with water and other liquids, as they can cause stains.
• Do not use leather grease or wax as well as conventional waterproofing sprays, as they contain alcohol or other chemical solvents that might damage the surface.
• Wipe your patent leather bag from time to time with a soft, damp microfiber or cotton cloth. Do not use too much pressure to avoid scratches or stains. Do not use soaps or chemical solvents for cleaning. Clean by a leather specialist only.

Our Antique leather is made out of smooth leather with a distinct patina. After the dyeing process, this high-quality leather is treated with waxes and oils, which ensure its exceptional soft feel. With use, this leather quickly develops a more matt, irregular surface that allows the actual leather colour to emerge. Over time the leather acquires the desired vintage effect.

Waxes and oils protect it from slight signs of use and its colourfast quality prevents fading. Nevertheless, you should protect the leather from environmental conditions and dehydration by cleaning it regularly.

Before using your bag for the first time, wipe it with a clean, dry cotton cloth to remove any remaining dust particles on the bag. Then treat your bag with Colourlock Shine Milk. Apply a small amount to a clean sponge, viscose or microfiber cloth and rub the product gently into the leather. Make sure that you distribute the product evenly. Depending on the amount of care product applied, the leather of the bag will temporarily darken. Wait 20-30 minutes for the bag to dry and repeat this process from time to time.

• Do not use leather grease or wax as well as conventional waterproofing sprays, as they contain alcohol or other chemical solvents that might damage the surface.
• Avoid contact with any material that could transfer colour pigments.
• Avoid contact with sharp objects and rough surfaces.
• Avoid contact with water and other liquids, as they can cause stains.
• Avoid excessive sun exposure, since it may cause colour fading on the surface.
• Clean your Antique leather bag with a soft and damp microfiber or cotton cloth. Do not apply too much pressure to avoid scratches or stains. Do not use soaps or chemical solvents for cleaning. If your bag is heavily stained, please contact a leather specialist.

Our sprayed metallic leather bags are made of scarcely treated sauvage leather on which a sprayed metallic coating is applied. The sprayed metallic coating provides some protection against external influences such as moisture and fading. However, you can apply a professional leather care product before using your bag.

Before using your bag for the first time, wipe it with a clean, dry cotton cloth to remove any remaining dust particles on the bag. Then treat your bag with Colourlock Shine Milk. Apply a small amount to a clean sponge, viscose or microfiber cloth and rub the product gently into the leather. Make sure that you distribute the product evenly. Depending on the amount of care product applied, the leather of the bag will temporarily darken. Wait 20-30 minutes for the bag to dry and repeat this process from time to time.

• Do not use leather grease or wax as well as conventional waterproofing sprays, as they contain alcohol or other chemical solvents that might damage the surface.
• Avoid contact with sharp objects and rough surfaces.
• Avoid contact with water and other liquids, as they can cause stains.
• Avoid excessive sun exposure, since it may cause colour fading on the surface.
• Avoid contact with any material that could transfer colour pigments.
• Clean your sprayed metallic leather bag with a soft and damp microfiber or cotton cloth. Do not apply too much pressure to avoid scratches or stains. Do not use soaps or chemical solvents for cleaning. If your bag is heavily stained, please contact a leather specialist.

Our Eco Base leathers are skin friendly and vegetable tanned. Please note that our products made of Eco Base leather may show slight colour irregularities (lighter and darker spots), since leather does not always absorb vegetable dyes evenly.

With time and use, the leather develops a natural patina, which protects the leather from external environmental conditions. Slight scratches can be rubbed out with your fingers.

Before using your bag for the first time, wipe it with a clean, dry cotton cloth to remove any remaining dust particles on the bag. Then treat your bag with Colourlock Shine Milk. Apply a small amount to a clean sponge, viscose or microfiber cloth and rub the product gently into the leather. Make sure that you distribute the product evenly. Depending on the amount of care product applied, the leather of the bag will temporarily darken. Wait 20–30 minutes for the bag to dry and repeat this process from time to time.

• Please do not use leather grease or wax for Eco Base leather, as it can clog the pores and cause the leather to darken or heighten irregularities.
• Do not use conventional waterproofing sprays, as they contain alcohol or other chemical solvents that might damage the surface.
• Avoid excessive sun exposure, since it may cause colour fading on the surface.
• Avoid contact with water and other liquids, as they can cause stains.
• Avoid contact with sharp objects and rough surfaces.
• Avoid contact with any material that could transfer colour pigments.
• Do not use soaps or chemical solvents for cleaning. In case of light stains, clean the bag gently with a damp cloth. If the stain remains, please contact a leather specialist.
• Please note that dark shades may release a little pigment during use and thus discolor light-colored garments. These discolorations can be washed out with soapy water as a pre-treatment before the normal wash cycle.