Vegetable-tanned leather is a natural material that changes with use. It reacts to sunlight and moisture, which can affect both colour and surface. Regular leather care helps protect the leather and maintain its flexibility.
Protect your bag before first use against moisture and stains. Treat Oily Navy Nubuck with a transparent nubuck spray before use. Natural leather can be treated with a leather spray or conditioner for protection and a more even patina. Always test any leather care product on a small, hidden area first.
Clean with a dry, soft cloth. Remove stains as soon as possible and avoid strong cleaning products or hard rubbing. Surface stains can be removed gently with a clean, uncoloured eraser or a leather eraser. For larger stains, use leather soap or a mild leather cleaner. Follow the product instructions, avoid excess moisture, and always test on a hidden area first.
Do not dry wet leather on a radiator or in a drying cabinet. Fill the bag with paper or soft cloths and let it dry slowly at room temperature. Replace damp paper if needed. Place the bag on a flat surface to help maintain its shape.
The type of treatment your bag needs depends on the type and condition of the leather. Some leather care products, such as protective sprays, act mainly on the surface, while others may penetrate deeper into the leather. A new bag may therefore need different care than a bag that has been used for some time. Use products intended for vegetable-tanned leather and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Always test on a small, hidden area first. If you are unsure which treatment to use, consult a professional cobbler.
For Oily Navy Nubuck, use only products specifically intended for nubuck leather. Protect with a transparent nubuck spray and do not use leather oil, conditioner, balm or wax.
Keep your bag clean and dry to prevent stains and maintain the natural flexibility of the leather. Avoid overloading it, as heavy items can affect its shape and cause wear on the leather, metal parts and seams. Always open the zipper fully and avoid sharp objects that may scratch the surface.
Before storing your bag, clean the leather if needed and allow it to dry properly. Store straps inside and fill the bag with soft cloths to help maintain its shape. Avoid plastic bags; use a cotton dustbag or wrap it in a clean cotton cloth and store in a dry, well-ventilated space. Vegetable-tanned leather continues to change over time. Natural leather darkens and softens through exposure to light and use, developing an individual patina.
We use vegetable-tanned leather made from European cattle hides, tanned in Italy. Vegetable tanning is a traditional tanning method using tannins derived from plant material such as bark.
Natural marks and variations in colour and surface are characteristic of the leather. Vegetable-tanned leather changes in surface and texture over time. Rain, moisture and sunlight can cause light leather to darken, while everyday friction can give the leather a shinier surface. Small natural colour variations that may appear on new bags made from untreated natural leather become less noticeable as the leather darkens.
Vegetable-tanned leather is firm when new but softens with use. A shoulder strap may feel stiff initially and gradually soften and conform to your shoulder with use.
All Eduards Accessories products are delivered untreated. Untreated natural leather is the base of Eduards Accessories’ range, and our products are also available in a palette of dyed colours.
Natural leather is untreated vegetable-tanned leather. The light surface reacts to sunlight, moisture and use, gradually darkening and developing a patina. You can influence the process with leather care, but the material will continue to change over time and cannot be fully protected from marks and stains. Each bag develops its own individual patina.
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Dyed vegetable-tanned leather may feel firm when new and softens with use. The leather may change slightly with exposure to sunlight, moisture and leather treatments, but changes are less pronounced than in undyed Natural leather.
Dyed vegetable-tanned leather may feel firm when new and softens with use. The leather may change slightly with exposure to sunlight, moisture and leather treatments, but changes are less pronounced than in undyed Natural leather.
Dyed vegetable-tanned leather may feel firm when new and softens with use. The leather may change slightly with exposure to sunlight, moisture and leather treatments, but changes are less pronounced than in undyed Natural leather.
Dyed vegetable-tanned leather may feel firm when new and softens with use. The leather may change slightly with exposure to sunlight, moisture and leather treatments, but changes are less pronounced than in undyed Natural leather.
Dyed vegetable-tanned leather may feel firm when new and softens with use. The leather may change slightly with exposure to sunlight, moisture and leather treatments, but changes are less pronounced than in undyed Natural leather.
Oily Navy Nubuck is a light grey-blue vegetable-tanned leather with a sanded surface that gives it a soft, velvety texture. Nubuck is a sensitive material that changes with use; the surface becomes shinier with friction, and the colour shifts when exposed to light and moisture.
Before use, treat the leather with a transparent nubuck spray to reduce its sensitivity to moisture. Always test on a hidden area, as treatment may affect colour and texture. Reapply as needed according to the product instructions.
Use products specifically intended for nubuck leather for cleaning and protection. Avoid leather balm, oil or grease, as they settle on the surface and alter the character of the material.
Patchy is a combination of Black, Medium Brown and Cognac vegetable-tanned leather with a light sheen. Dyed vegetable-tanned leather may feel firm when new and softens with use. The leather may change slightly with exposure to sunlight, moisture and leather treatments, but changes are less pronounced than in undyed Natural leather.
