How to Care for a Lamb Leather Jacket

Leather jackets require specific care.

Leather jackets are a wardrobe investment, especially if lambskin is the primary material. You should practice proper leather care techniques from the moment you acquire the jacket to maintain the quality of the leather. Everything to which you expose the jacket can affect its quality, from the hanger you use to the cleaning methods you employ. By investing time and care in your jacket, you can make the monetary investment a wise wardrobe decision.

Things You'll Need

• Leather cleaner
• Leather protectant
• Soft washcloth
• Broad wood or padded coat hanger
• Cloth garment bag
• Scarf

Instructions

1. Apply leather lotion then leather protectant to the jacket once every three months. Even if another product claims to clean leather well, use only leather-specific products.

2. Test the cleaner on a small, interior part of the garment. If something is wrong with the cleaning product, it is better to discover the problem by inflicting minimal damage rather than ruining the whole coat.

3. Apply the cleaning and protecting products according to the manufacturer's instructions.

4. Wipe water and stains from the coat with a soft washcloth as soon as they make contact. Apply leather cleaner to the area for spot treatment.

5. Take the jacket to a professional leather cleaner if it has a serious stain.

6. Hang the jacket on a broad wood or padded coat hanger to maintain its shape.

7. Store the jacket in a cloth garment bag, not plastic. Plastic will dry the lambskin.

8. Wear the jacket when there is no chance for precipitation. Rain and snow can damage leather.

9. Wear a scarf with the jacket as often as possible to minimize the amount of makeup or fragrance that transfers to the jacket collar.

References

• Real Simple; The When-to-Wash-It Handbook: Winter Edition; Leather and Suede Jackets; Sarah Jio
• Good Housekeeping: Leather Care Tips