Oil Pull Up Leather
The process for creating the beautiful and unique finish on this top grain leather is called active effect. Oil has been incorporated in the hide surface so that when stretched during the upholstery process, a color burst appears. This leather is durable and works great for accents or as an all-over upholstery covering. The impact of the look and lustre created by its use can be stunning in your home. It will exhibit some natural markings including healed barbed wire scars, neck and belly wrinkles, scratches, insect bites, etc. Natural features and distinctive grain fluctuations assure individuality and enhance every hide. Like a thumbprint, these natural hallmarks of Nature add character to the hide and are not considered defects or deficiencies.
The tanning and finishing process leaves this leather with a variation of color for a rich, luxurious look. Hide scars can show dramatically. A crackle or distressed look can develop with use. The look can change when pressure is applied, the panels are pulled or when it is poked with blunt objects. Just the friction of rubbing (massaging motions) the surface with your fingers can often produce enough heat to redistribute the oil content. Oleosa oil conditioner, available at any Creative Leather Furniture Showroom, contains the fats and nutrients that will add to the life of the leather. It can be added to restore the deeper color and sheen. The products needed to maintain and restore this leather are available at our showrooms.
The Creative Leather Furniture Warranty requires that the owner of this leather type follow these care instructions. Failure to care for this leather type as prescribed here, could result in a shorter useful life of the merchandise and/or warranty coverage limitations. Only Creative Leather Furniture or it’s authorized technician(s) may determine whether or not a product has been properly cared for.
Care Instructions
Regular maintenance includes light dusting with a soft, clean, white cloth, damp with distilled or purified water. This leather may be vacuum cleaned with a very soft brush attachment on a low suction setting.
To prevent dry-out and fading, this product must be kept away from direct sunlight, bright indirect sunlight and other sources of light or heat.
For spots and stains, immediately blot up (do not rub) excess moisture with a soft, clean, white cloth. When needed, use a soft, clean, white cloth with lukewarm distilled water. You may also use soft cleaner. Care kits and bottles of soft cleaner may also be purchased at any of our showrooms. See product instructions for details.
Whether you use distilled water or soft cleaner, it is important to clean the entire panel and not just a spot. This way, when wiping off the entire panel (such as a complete seat cushion top or complete arm), after it dries, the area will dry more uniformly and will be less likely to show the area where the stain occurred. Allow to air dry. During the cleaning process, do not use a hair dryer or heat source. Many stains, even if absorbed into the leather, may dissipate into the leather over time.
To protect this leather against most stains, under normal use, this leather must be conditioned with Creative Leather Furniture recommended cream conditioner, a minimum of four times per year or more frequently as needed. More specific instructions for the application of this conditioner are found inside the kit that Creative Leather Furniture recommends.
Most minor scratches in this leather can be removed by the consumer. Call the Creative Leather Furniture Customer Relations staff for guidance.
If and when this leather takes on a worn or aged look, in most instances, you, the consumer, can revitalize it. Contact our Customer Relations Department for specific recommendation of product.
