To start the new week, we received a visit from Rainer Wensky from Catherine Khan. If you've ever looked for leather trousers with us, you've definitely come across the name Catherine Khan. We are huge fans of the stylish leather trousers, which are available in a wide variety of designs. Mr. Wensky took us on a journey into the world of different types of leather and gave us useful tips & tricks for caring for leather. We are very happy to share these insights with you!
The two best-known types of leather are nappa leather (smooth leather) and suede (rough leather). Nappa leather is the outer skin of the animal, often from lambs. Suede is the back of the skin and in most cases comes from goats.
The higher the quality of the leather, the less it has been treated. The best leather is aniline drum-dyed with natural colors to preserve the pores and structure of the skin. It is only finished with oil or wax. This can also be seen if the leather feels soft and fluffy and the pore structure of the skin is visible. High-quality suede can rub off slightly with certain strong colors. In addition, some fine particles from the sanding of the leather can remain on the surface, which then leads to rubbing off.
Washing and care instructions
The leather of the trousers can be washed, but washing suede is somewhat easier than nappa leather. We recommend washing the leather item at 30 degrees with a wool or leather detergent. To maintain the writing effect of suede, you can put the item in the dryer with some towels after washing. Make sure the air is as cold as possible. Finally, after drying, the leather can be ironed at the lowest heat setting. We recommend placing a fine cloth between the iron and the garment, as the leather can scorch if it gets too hot. Make sure you do not iron with steam, otherwise the leather will burn. In the case of garments with many seams, these may shrink slightly during washing. You can simply pull them back into shape afterwards.
There are various ways to remove stains from leather items. For grease stains, we recommend doing nothing initially, as the grease will absorb in most cases. If it doesn't come out, you can sprinkle a small amount of baking soda on the stain, which will absorb the grease. Depending on the stain, there is also the alternative of using a leather eraser or a slightly damp cloth. For example, if you have a wax stain, you can carefully scrape it off with a pointed object.
We hope that we were able to provide you with some exciting insights into the world of leather and would like to conclude by sharing some impressions of our favorite Catherine Khan leather trousers with you.
