How to Remove Wrinkles From a Leather Garment

Remove jacket wrinkles in just a few minutes.

There's nothing worse than unpacking your leather jacket and finding that it is a wrinkled mess. Whether it is a new coat or a sentimental jacket from the old days, it's important to keep the leather looking its best. Thankfully there are a few different ways to remove wrinkles without damaging it. With a few easy steps you can get rid of them in no time.

Things You'll Need

• Iron
• Ironing board
• Thick brown craft paper
• Leather conditioner

Instructions

1. Hang the leather jacket in the bathroom while you take a hot shower. The steam should remove most of the wrinkles.

2. Set an iron on the rayon setting. Lay the jacket out on an ironing board.

3. Cover small areas of the jacket with thick brown craft paper using it as a pressing cloth. Run the iron quickly over each area. Do not iron in one place too long so the leather remains undamaged.

4. Apply a small amount of leather conditioner to the jacket and massage into the leather. This will help maintain it.

5. Hang the jacket up.

References

• Good Housekeeping: Smoothing Leather Wrinkles
• Leather Association: FAQ