Washing and Ironing your Lux Leather - LEATHER CARE

WASHING AND IRONING YOUR LUX LEATHER

Our leather is so awesome you can wash and iron most of it with care. Which comes as a surprise to many people, here's what you need to know ....

Using a silk organza pressing cloth to iron the leather - notice the steam is OFF. Never use steam on leather.

Washing Instructions
Important Notes
  • Leather may feel slightly stiff after washing but softens with body warmth. No need to condition—your natural oils will nourish it.
  • White leather warning: Never wash or store near coloured items. It absorbs dye like blotting paper and stains permanently. Keep white separate—always.
Hand Washing (Recommended)
  • Use warm water and mild detergent to create a lather.
  • Gently wash the item (or spot-clean under cold running water with hand soap).
  • Rinse, squeeze out excess water, and reshape gently.
  • Air-dry away from sunlight or heat (e.g., over a towel rail for 24 hours).
  • Wash coloured items with similar shades only; keep whites solo.
Machine Washing
  • Use a delicates/wool cycle at 30°C max.
  • Choose a soap for silk or wool (no bleach, sodium perborate, or fabric conditioner—conditioner harms leather).
  • Spin gently, reshape, and air-dry at room temperature (no sunlight, radiators, or tumble dryers—heat stiffens leather).
  • When nearly dry, wear briefly to restore shape, then hang to finish drying.
  • Once dry, buff with a soft cloth for a polished finish.
Colour Fastness
  • Leather shades vary in colour retention. Expect minor dye loss (visible in rinse water) even with proper care—nothing major, just a quirk of the material.
Ironing Leather
  • Yes, you can iron leather! It smooths and shines like hair straighteners.
  • Key tip: Use a non-steam iron (steam shrinks and hardens leather—think metal pants, not glove leather). We keep a basic, water-free iron at Lux for this.
  • Place a silk organza pressing cloth (or silk scarf) between the iron and leather for protection and visibility.
  • Set iron to high, press through the cloth, and keep moving to avoid scorching. Done—high five yourself!
Leather Corsets
  • Dry clean only due to metal boning.