A common question is “How long do you leave a shoe stretcher in?” We recommend leaving the shoe stretcher in your shoe for at least 6 to 8 hours. Anything less will not give sufficient time for the material to set in its new stretched form. Slip on thick socksRead More →
Palliser always uses top grain leather to ensure your furniture is as beautiful as it is durable. Who is the owner of Palliser furniture? Peter Tielmann is the President & CEO of Palliser Furniture, the largest residential furniture manufacturer in Canada. Is Palliser Furniture solid wood? Palliser offers a selectionRead More →
Bed bugs can’t and won’t stick to the leather. The reason for this is that they prefer to be hidden away when they’re not feeding. Even in that case, bed bugs rarely spend their “free” time doing nothing. They mate, lay eggs, and prepare new harborages to infest. What materialRead More →
Micrograin, cross grain, grained and pebbled leather are all different terms for the same very popular leather finish used by almost all major designer labels. The leather is tooled to give it a pebbled, slightly bumpy elephant skin appearance that looks and feels gorgeously soft and tactile. How can youRead More →
In terms of durability, both vegetable tanning and chrome tanning have their benefits. Chrome tanned leather is fairly water-resistant making it best for products that may be subjected to heat or humidity, while vegetable tanned leather is thicker and holds up to more rugged or daily use. Is Chrome tanRead More →
But, just to be triple sure that your boots are Vegan, check the pull-on tab attached to the back of the mouth of your boot. While leather Docs will have a yellow on black colour scheme, the vegan ones will be a creamy yellow colour with a brighter yellow displayingRead More →
Can I Wash Leather in a Washing Machine? Yes, you can machine wash many smooth and suede leather garments—all in your home laundry! … Leather Infustion Wash and Leather Infustion Rinse have made it possible to conveniently refresh, clean and condition many smooth and suede leather garments—all in your homeRead More →
Suede is a type of leather made from the underside of the animal skin, giving it a soft surface. Suede is usually made from lambskin, but it is also made from other types of animals, including goats, pigs, calves, and deer. Suede is softer thinner, and not as strong asRead More →
Do Wear it During the Winter These jackets are not only stylish, but they are also ultra-warm and comfortable. A leather jacket is guaranteed to keep you warm during these otherwise cold winter days. The thick fabric acts as a barrier of insulation, trapping your body heat and preventing itRead More →
A good patina will have a slight sheen to it and be rich, almost marbled in character. … But heavily treated “genuine leather” or other lesser grades of leather may not develop a rich patina. Full grain vegetable tanned leather is notorious for developing the best patinas. Is patina onRead More →