
Care & Cleaning
MARLAFIJI USES LEATHERS THAT HAVE BEEN THOROUGHLY SELECTED AND ARE OUTSTANDINGLY NATURAL.
TIPS FOR MAINTAINING/PRESERVING AND CARING FOR LEATHER ITEMS:
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Humidity can cause mould. Store leather items in a cool, dry place and keep them in its dust bag; stuff your bag with paper so it will not lose its shape, leaving the shoulder strap outside.
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Humidity can cause stains on leather items. If a leather item gets wet, gently pat the surface dry with a soft cloth and leave it to dry out completely in a ventilated place.
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Leather items should not be cleaned with water, solvents or products containing solvents or water. Water and perspiration could cause staining: dry items off as fast as you can, possibly with hot air (a normal hair dryer) holding the hairdryer 30 cm away from the item.
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Do not leave the item in direct contact with other leather items or plastic and/or nylon bags as they could spoil it.
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Particular weather conditions could cause leathers that have a greasy feel on their surface to release oily substances; any such residue is easily removed with a warm, dry cloth.
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Avoid leaving leather items in bright light for long periods of time to prevent discolouring; non-treated leather naturally tends to darken in time.
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Leathers that feel silky and soft have no surface finish whatsoever and may be damaged if they come into contact with materials that stain when wet; this is because the leather is completely natural.
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Do not hold light colour leather bags on denim or fabric that lose their colour.
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Leather has not been waterproof.
TIPS FOR MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR NYLON OR FABRIC BAGS:
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Avoid placing your bag near direct heat or wearing it in very hot weather.
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Do not clean it with solvents or cleaning products containing solvents.
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Never clean items made of fabric and leather by immerging them in water, as the leather parts and the internal stiffening are not waterproof: clean such parts with a damp sponge and neutral soap.
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Fabric bags could stain clothing. Leather accessories could also stain.
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Store leather items in a cool, dry place and keep them in their dust bag, stuff your bag with.