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leather care

We use premium English Bridle Leather for our belts, which is stuffed with a proprietary mix of oils when it is tanned. To ensure your belt will last a decade or more, it is best to give it a good oiling at least once each year. Or, heck, make it a seasonal habit! We suggest using Fiebing's Aussie Leather Conditioner. A large tub will last years, and will be perfect for your leather boots, too.

Rub the oil into both sides of the leather with a clean, soft cotton cloth (an old t-shirt works well). Buff off any excess oil with another soft cotton cloth, then let your belt sit in a warm place for a day or so before wearing it again to let the oils penetrate the leather. Sometimes, you'll see a white layer of wax on the surface of the leather after oiling, especially if you are oiling your leather in a cold environment. Don't worry, this wax isn't hurting anything, and can easily be buffed off with a soft cotton cloth, and will even leave a nice sheen on the surface of your belt. Please remember that oiling will darken the leather a bit.

We recommend oiling your vegetable tanned leather bag at least twice each year, or whenever it starts to look dry.

We include a jar of our Under the Tree Leather Oil with each purchase of a vegetable tanned leather bag. We also recommend Fiebing's "Aussie Leather Conditioner" as a great all-purpose leather oil/conditioner. If you plan to use a different brand of leather oil, we recommend testing it in an inconspicuous spot on your bag first.

***It is important to not use any kind of leather oil/conditioner that has a dye/tint to it, or it will dye your bag!***

General oiling instructions:

Before you oil your bag, if it is dirty, you can wipe down the leather with a wet washcloth. Let the leather dry completely before oiling. You can use a soft toothbrush (reserved for leather care, of course!) to work any dirt out of the stitching.

Rub oil into the leather with a soft, clean cotton cloth. Old t-shirts work perfectly! You can oil both the inside and outside of your bag. Wipe off any excess oil with a soft cotton cloth. Again, you can use a soft toothbrush (reserved for leather care, of course!) to work the oil around the stitching, and to remove any excess oil that builds up around the stitching. It is best to do this immediately after oiling the bag.

After it is oiled, let your bag sit in a warm place overnight.

Oiling your bag will restore the deep, rich color of the leather, and will keep it beautiful for years to come.

If your bag is made from soft leather, it is most likely chrome tanned! If you are unsure, send us an email and we're happy to help out.

Due to the differences in the structure of the leather, chrome tanned leather doesn't usually like to be oiled in the same way that vegetable tanned leather does.

For our soft totes and other chrome tanned bags, we recommend care products designed especially for chrome tanned leather, such as: Ugg care products, Angelus suede cleaner, or Scotchgard Suede & Nubuck Protector. Follow the application instructions that come with the product you choose. It is best to always test any care products in an inconspicuous spot on your bag.

To care for your Garden Tool Belt, we recommend using the same care instructions as our vegetable tanned leather bags.

We recommend oiling your garden tool belt once each season, or more often if you are frequently wearing it out in the rain.

We include a jar of our Under the Tree Leather Oil with each purchase of a Garden Tool Belt. We also recommend Fiebing's "Aussie Leather Conditioner" as a great all-purpose leather oil/conditioner. If you plan to use a different brand of leather oil, we recommend testing it in an inconspicuous spot on your bag first.

***It is important to not use any kind of leather oil/conditioner that has a dye/tint to it, or it will dye your garden tool belt!***

General oiling instructions:

Before you oil your Garden Tool Belt, if it is dirty, you can wipe down the leather with a wet washcloth. Let the leather dry completely before oiling. You can use a soft toothbrush (reserved for leather care, of course!) to work any dirt out of the stitching.

Rub oil into the leather with a soft, clean cotton cloth. Old t-shirts work perfectly! You can oil both the inside and outside of your tool belt, and both sides of the straps. Wipe off any excess oil with a soft cotton cloth. Again, you can use a soft toothbrush (reserved for leather care, of course!) to work the oil around the stitching, and to remove any excess oil that builds up around the stitching. It is best to do this immediately after oiling the bag.

After it is oiled, let your Garden Tool Belt sit in a warm place overnight.

Oiling your tool belt will restore the deep, rich color of the leather, and will keep it beautiful for years to come.