SPECIAL CARE FOR YOUR SHEARLING GARMENT:

HOW TO CARE WHEN WET?
Shearling garments are often worn in snow or light drizzle. Shearling or leather should not be worn in heavy rain! If unintentionally caught in a downpour, dry the garment with a towel and allow it to naturally dry at room temperature, away from any heat source. After drying, use a suede brush on the suede side and a gentle steel comb on the hair side. Even better or at anytime - you have any doubt bring for special care at a fur and shearling specialist you trust.

PRESSING AND IRONING:
Press on the suede side only. Most wrinkles will fall out when left in a steamy bathroom. When pressing, use a dry iron set at a low temperature, with a brown wrapping paper used as a pressing cloth. Press lightly and quickly to prevent overheating and shine. If any doubt bring to your trusted fur and shearling specialist. SUMMER STORAGE: Best to store your shearlings and furs at a furrier's climate and humidity controlled vault - if available in your area. Preserve the shape of your garment while in your closet, by using a wide padded hanger to keep your garments shoulders and shape intact. Do not crash, crowd or otherwise It is preferable to keep removable shoulder pads in garments, when hanging a garment. Never cover the garment in plastic or other nylons - store shearlings and furs in an airy cloth garment bag in a dust free, ventilated closet, away from moths and mites.

DIRT REMOVAL, SOIL AND STAIN CARE:
Treat your shearlings with organic stain repellent spray - if available at the fur and shearling specialist near you. Verify that such process will not discolor or stiffen your garment, before it is applied. It is best to trust only a specialist to clean conditin and attempt to remove stains. If you must do it yourself note that many stains can be removed with chalk dust if treated immediately. Using regular white blackboard chalk, make a pile of dust on the stain by scraping the chalk stick with a knife edge. Allow the dust to remain on the stain overnight, then brush off with a suede brush DRY CLEANING Dry cleaning of shearling garments is not recommended. Trust your shearlings or furs and have them cleaned and conditioned only by a professional fur and shearling cleaner - specializing in shearlings. Always try to identify to the cleaner, the source of the stain .

Be sure to have proper annual care including cleaning. This process replenishes essential oils necessary for the longevity of your Shearlings and Sheepskins coat. Mend any small tears immediately. Often times delaying a repair can lead to an expensive replacement of complete Shearlings and Sheepskins pelts.