Featured Colours
Antique Tobacco
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Antique Tan
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Antique Rust
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Antique Olive
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Antique is a traditional rub-off leather predominately used for Chesterfield sofas. An economically priced leather but that does not detract from its look and performance. The leather requires post upholstery finishing to create the effect and add a seal coat preventing. Ideal for deep buttoned domestic upholstery and contract/hospitality environments a good range of traditional colours available.
Specifications
- Thickness: 1.1/1.3 mm
- Leather Type: BUFFALO
- Origin (country-supplier): ITALY
- Dying: ANILINE
- Finish: PIGMENTED (EXTRA TREATMENT REQUIRED)
- Grain: CORRECTED
- Tanning method: CHROME
- Origin: ASIA
Suitability
Care Instructions
- Vacuum and dust frequently with a soft cloth
- Do not allow body oils, alcohol-based sanitisers, perspiration or hair products to settle into the grain of the Leather as these will gradually break down the finish
- Clean regularly with a damp cloth (not over-wet) using circular motions until the dirty parts are clean, then dry immediately with a soft cloth
- If necessary, add a little soapy water to the above process providing NO DETERGENTS are used
- NEVER USE SADDLE SOAP, WAX OR SPRAY POLISH WHICH MAY CAUSE IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE
- For rare, awkward stains a wide range of proprietary Leather Care cleaners can be obtained, following closely the manufacturers’ instructions
- After cleaning a neutral Leather Cream may be used to restore the original sheen (proprietary products only, please)
- Too frequent or over-enthusiastic cleaning or application of Leather Cream may wear away the upper, darker coat to reveal more of the lighter base coat
- Avoid sharp objects such as belts, buckles, studs and zips scratching the surface of the Leather
- Protect Leather furniture from direct sunlight
- Avoid drying out the Leather by keeping it away from direct heat sources such as fires and radiators