Care and Repair – LeatherUpdated 2 months ago
Leather is a durable and hard-wearing natural material derived from animal hide. Each hide has a unique grain pattern and may display natural marks or variations. Many of our jackets are made from full-grain leather or finished with specialist treatments such as hand waxing. Regular care helps maintain the condition, appearance, and lifespan of the garment.
While at-home maintenance can help extend the life of your jacket, we recommend periodically using a professional leather cleaner. To ensure your leather product is cleaned using the correct process and solvents, please contact one of our stores or our Customer Service team for a referral to a service provider that uses a gentle process suitable for leather.
How to Clean Leather
- Remove any dirt by brushing down the surface of the jacket with a dry soft bristle brush.
- Stains or ingrained dirt can be removed by spot cleaning: using a bowl of neutral soap and cold water, dampen a clean cloth or sponge and gently wipe the soiled area.
- Shake off any excess water and dab the surface of the leather with a dry cloth or sponge.
- If water marks appear, use a damp sponge and wipe over the affected area before once again removing excess water.
- If the surface becomes dry, we recommend using a leather conditioner to rehydrate the leather to avoid cracking and deterioration. Note: this does not apply to waxed leather.
- Hang the garment in a well-ventilated area to dry for 24 hours, far from direct sources of heat and direct sunlight.
Leather Care Guidelines
Avoid the following:
- Non-professional leather dry cleaning
- Machine washing
- Tumble drying
- Non-neutral soap, detergent, bleach, or solvents
- Ironing or starching
- Forced drying or flame
- Prolonged sunlight (e.g., rear car window)
Additional notes:
- Light stains on suede and nubuck may be removed with a rubber.
- Do not use Belstaff wax on waxed leather products — it is produced for wax cotton jackets only.
- To prevent discolouration, avoid direct contact with alcohol-based products (such as hand sanitiser or aftershave) and oil-based products (like make-up). Ensure your skin is dry before wearing Belstaff leather products.
Leather Storage
- Store hanging using strong wooden or padded hangers, do not fold
- Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight