Protected Leather
This leather is more uniform than full or semi-aniline leather and is warranted for two years to be free of defective material or workmanship. This leather is usually top-coated with a clear or pigmented (opaque) sealant to guard against stains. It will exhibit minimal 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 hides are top grain but may have been enhanced to cover or blend many of those natural markings. The leathers in this category will have minimal color variance from hide to hide. Creative Leather Furniture reserves the sole right in determining whether or not the variance is acceptable by industry standard.
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, twice monthly or more frequently as needed. 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. If you need to use water, it is important to clean the entire panel and not just a spot (such as a complete seat cushion top or complete arm). This way, the panel will dry more uniformly and will be less likely to show the area where the stain occurred, after it dries. Allow to air dry. Do not use a hair dryer or heat source. Many stains, even if absorbed into the leather, will probably 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 three to four times per year, or more frequently as needed. More specific instructions for the application of this conditioner are found inside the kit or separate bottles that Creative Leather Furniture recommends. These supplies are available at our showrooms.
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