Shearling Leather Jacket Care & Storage

Cleaning and Maintenance

1. Regular Browning: Use a soft brush to pick out dust or dirt from the surface of the leather and shearling.

2. Douse Light Soot or Clean the Doorways: If the spots are particularly small, clean them with a wet cloth containing mild soap. Do not rub; Pat is only touchy.

3. Professional Cleaning: For more complex cleaning processes and stubborn dirt, please hire a professional shearling cleaner.

4. Shearling leather water damage: Shearling leather jackets are not designed to withstand too much water, so they will be destroyed. If the jacket is wet, put it flat and allow it to air dry away from the sun.

5. Timely Care of the Shearling Leather: Any other shearling leather conditioner should be applied at least every six months to one year to rehydrate the leather.

6. Shake and air out your jacket regularly: To avoid strange scents, shake your jacket regularly and hang it outside in the fresh air.

Storage Tips

7. Condition before resting it: Regardless of any wear and tear on a jacket, it is advisable to clean it before resting it for an extended period so that any stain does not get time to dry up and stick on the jacket fabric.

8. Store in a cotton easily rather than plastic: Keep in a cotton or canvas garment bag. Never distribute those items in plastic film, which causes condensation.

9. Proper hanging: To keep jackets in shape, it is recommended that they be hung on a thick and wide padded hanger. Metal hangers are too tight at the shoulders and should be avoided.

10. Cool, dry location: You must select a cool and dry place that is not exposed to any heat source or direct sunlight.

11. Avoid cramped spaces: Allow space for your jacket inside your closet, do not force it to squeeze into other clothes.

12. Cedar elements: Keep cedar blocks or hangers with your jacket to deter moths and moisture.

Wearing and Handling

13. Avoid sharp objects: Be careful with jewelry, bags, or other items that may pull or rip shearling.

14. Rain protection: Shearling may have some water resistance, but heavy rain is not recommended. A water repellent may be applied to prevent damage.

15. Rotation: Several factors may affect how often you can wear your shearling jacket; if you wear it rather frequently you have to wait for a day for it to “rest”.

16. Be careful with heat: This is one major reason why you should never place your jacket too close to heaters, fireplaces, or car heaters.

Special Considerations

17. Moth prevention: When storing for a significant amount of time out of reach, it is recommended not to use naphthalene but natural moth repellents like lavender, which is differentiated from naphthalene.

18. Repairing: Generally, for leather damage repairs, look for a quality leather repair service, as it is not advisable to perform repairs yourself.

19. Stay away from chemicals: Avoid using perfumes, deodorants, and other chemicals on the leather jacket or its arms and shoulders; the jacket's materials may be damaged.

20. Shearling restoration: When the shearling gets flat, to revive the shearling’s loft, one can use a hydration steamer to lightly steam the shearling side of the coat.

Do not forget that shearling leather jackets can be worn for many years and can become the favorite of your closet, but only if they are worn carefully. Their aesthetic and practical properties are best retained with constant care and regular linings.