Leather Facts

• Leather is tear and puncture resistant.
• Leather protects from heat, cold and wind: it repels moisture.
• Factors such as strength, durability, color fastness, quality of tanning
  and surface imperfections are considered when classifying the quality of skin.
• The less hair or wool there is on an animal, the tougher and stronger the resulting
  skin especially the grain of the skin.
• Leather stretches and molds to your body, yet at the same time retains it's shape.
• Leather softens after years of use.
• The original leather skin is in fact odorless. The smell of leather is actually derived from the materials used in the tanning process.
• Genuine leather is the top split of the hide. It has natural flaw characteristics of the animal to which it once belonged.
• The sun will affect any natural substance adversely. Leather will be the same temperature as the room where it is located and will adjust accordingly. Heat and/or sunlight and time can affect all natural substances if not properly maintained. Excessive exposure can fade and dry out leather upholstery.
• All spills should be attended to immediately. For light spills always use distilled water and a clean cloth. Wipe the spill in one direction.
• Most light scratches can be massaged in lightly with clean fingers.
• Leather is great for children of all ages and pets. It is easy to car for and can take the day to day use from your family. As a result of it's strenght and durability it will withstand even the largest pets. Be sure to check the leather you choose for waxing/scratching and choose the one best suited for your lifestyle.

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