LEATHER INFORMATION

Each of our Proud Furniture showrooms has a great selection of Italian Cowhide leathers for you to choose from, when making a selection of leather for  your new leather sofa.


Whether you need family-friendly and hardwearing leather, a softer elegant style of leather, or an aged  vintage style leather - we have a  broad selection  for you to choose from. We even have a collection of exquisite embossed leathers.


Talk to a consultant about what you need, or the look you are wanting for your sofa and we can show you through our leather samples.

LEATHER
Proud Furniture offers an outstanding range of leathers. Our collection of leather reflects both the latest style trends and the best of traditional quality. When it comes to leather, overall quality and durability is essential to us and that is why we use AFRDI approved leathers. Not all leathers are the same. Proud Furniture offers an array of different types of 100% leather that feel soft and subtle.


Leather is unique and natural, and will improve in appearance with age and reward you with lasting service if it’s looked after properly.  As leather is a natural skin there will be variations in each hide.  They are completely natural and normal and should be expected in leather.


Leather may stretch with use and time.  You should expect leather to stretch, particularly in the seating areas of your furniture, just as you do with shoes and jackets. The texture of the leather will vary throughout the natural hide.  You can expect the grain to be different from the belly, back and neck of the hide.  Other factors also come into the look of the hide, such as the age of the animal and climate. 


Natural characteristics of a hide include scars, stretch marks, insect bites, brand marks, veining, wrinkles, difference in grain, covered or partially covered grain and difference in shade colour.  These are all natural and should be expected in the leather hide.

Pigmented Leather

Pigmented leather is leather that has a clear topcoat and pigments applied. Pigments are what usually gives a shiny even top colour to the leather.  Sometimes the pigments (colour) are applied to a base crust of a different colour, and in this case, the leather in not dyed all the way through. Leather is usually pigmented to give it durability and minimise natural blemishes. A characteristic of pigmented leather is one which does not darken in colour when wet.

Caring for Pigmented Leather

The following cleaning advice should be used in accordance with the Leather Care Label attached to your upholstered furniture.

Wipe down your leather once a week with a damp cloth to remove dust. Vacuum with a soft brush attachment. Every three months give the leather an overall clean using the Studio Leather Maintenance Kit.  This includes using Cleaner, to remove dirt thoroughly, and conditioner which will restore softness to the leather and make it easier to clean in the future. Spills should be cleaned up immediately.  Apply the Studio Leather Cleaner on the affected area.  When dry, apply the Studio Leather Conditioner.  If you cannot remove a mark with 10 firm rubs using the Studio Leather Cleaner, do not continue rubbing as you may damage the leather.  If you have a mark which cannot be removed we recommend you enlist the services of a Professional Leather Technician for further advice.

RECOMMENDED CARE PRODUCTS FOR PIGMENTED LEATHERS:

The Studio Leather Maintenance Kit – RRP $60.00

Proud Furniture recommends the use of the Studio Leather Maintenance Kit, designed to help you preserve your leather investment.  Always pre-test care products on a hidden area of the suite to ensure no adverse affects. This Maintenance Kit gives best results on pigmented leathers, not for aniline, nubuck or suede type leathers. A characteristic of pigmented leather is one which does not darken in colour when wet. 

CLEANER

The Studio Leather Cleaner gently, safely and efficiently cleans leather from daily accumulated dirt with ease. Regular use removes dirt and body oils which are often the cause of most damage to your leather furniture.

CONDITIONER

The Studio Leather Conditioner is designed to leave the leather feeling as soft as leather should be. It is also a very important part of the maintenance as it maintains the fat balance in the leather.  This helps the leather retain its suppleness and beauty.  The conditioner should be used every time you clean the leather. Also included in the Studio Leather Maintenance Kit is an info DVD, application cloth and sponge which can be reused after rinsing with mild soap and warm water.


Pull Up & Aniline Leather

Aniline leather is a type of leather in which high quality hides have been treated with aniline as a dye. This produces delicate, soft, supple leather. Aniline dye colours leather without producing the uniform colouring of pigmented leather. Any visible variations on the surface of the leather such as natural marks or characteristics will remain visible.  Full aniline leather utilises aniline dye to achieve a natural look, without any other finish.

A characteristic of aniline Leather is one where water drops will absorb and darken the appearance of the leather.

Pull up leathers are coloured with aniline dyes that are impregnated with natural oils and /or waxes instead of being coated with paints and pigments. The oils and waxes tend to darken the original aniline dye colouring, but “pull up” the lighter colour when stretched and pulled. This pull up effect occurs as the furniture progresses through upholstery and the leather is stretched and pulled over the frame.  The oils and waxes provide even more beautiful shading and unique variations.  This aniline dying process allows the scars, scratches and wrinkles that occur naturally on the leather hides, to show through the finish.

Pull up leathers require little maintenance. Surface scratches are more pronounced, but can be removed by rubbing them with your fingertips as the warmth of your hand releases the natural oils, blending away the marks.  Colour variation throughout the hide can be expected. Never use detergents, soaps or chemical to clean the surface, as they will tend to remove the natural oils in the leather.

A characteristic of pull up leather is one bearing an oil / wax finish that lightens in colour when stretched.

Caring for Pull Up & Aniline Leather

The following cleaning advice should be used in accordance with the leather care label attached to your upholstered furniture.

Wipe down your leather once a week with a damp cloth to remove dust. Vacuum with a soft brush attachment. Every three months give the leather a clean using the Studio Leather Pull Up and Aniline Leather Maintenance Kit. 

Spills should be cleaned up immediately.  Apply the Studio Leather Soft Cleaner on the affected area.  When dry, apply the Studio Leather Conditioner for added protection and finish with using the Revitaliser Cream to add suppleness back into the leather. For further care and maintenance instructions please direct your enquiry to the Proud Furniture Store from which goods were purchased.

The Studio Leather Pull Up & Aniline Leather Maintenance Kit  - RRP $80.00

The Studio Leather Pull Up & Aniline Leather Maintenance Kit includes products designed to help you preserve your leather investment.  As a general rule always pre-test all care products on a hidden area of the suite to ensure no adverse affects.

This Maintenance Kit gives best results on pull up & aniline leathers. To check if your leather is pull up or aniline leather put a drop of water on the leather in a hidden area.  If the water is absorbed, then it is a pull up or aniline leather.

SOFT CLEANER

The Soft Cleaner is a water based solution designed and formulated especially for leather.  It gently, safely and efficiently cleans leather from daily accumulated dirt with ease.  It can be used frequently without harming the leather finish.  In fact, regular use removes dirt and body oils which are often the cause of most damage to your leather furniture.

CONDITIONER

The Conditioner is a unique formula designed to leave the leather feeling as soft as leather should be.  It is also a very important part of the maintenance as it maintains the fat balance in the leather.  This helps the leather retain its suppleness, feel and beauty.  The Conditioner should be used after each time you clean the leather.

REVITALIZER

The Revitaliser is designed to give the leather the fats and nutrients necessary for the leather to retain its suppleness.  This product should be used in conjunction with the Studio Leather Soft Cleaner and Conditioner to revitalise your leather upholstery.



ADDITIONAL CARE PRODUCTS & SERVICES AVAILABLE

INK AND STAIN REMOVER RRP $20:  The Studio Leather Ink and Stain Remover assists in the removal of marks including ball point pens, lipstick, and crayons from pigmented leathers.  For this product to be successful it needs to be used IMMEDIATELY after stain occurs.  This product is recommended to be used in conjunction with other Studio Leather products.

5 YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY PROGRAM:  At a nominal charge you can purchase a Studio Leather 5 Year Extended Warranty. Purchasing a 5 Year Leather Warranty will give you the assurance that your leather will be serviced and repaired at no charge to yourself in the event of a tannery fault or accidents such as rips, tears, cuts and burns for the next 5 years (subject to Terms & Conditions outlined in the 5 year Extended Warranty Program policy card). If you did not purchase this with your furniture and you would like further information about this Product please contact us.

UPHOLSTERY CLEANING SERVICES: Your leather investment can be professionally cleaned & protected by a leather technician in the convenience of your own home. It is recommended that a professional clean be carried out annually.

PLEASE NOTE:

  1. •Protect your leather upholstery from direct sunlight & other heat sources such as heaters, fireplaces etc.

  2. •Do not use any cleaning products other than the recommended Studio Leather maintenance products.

  3. •A build up of body oils, perspiration (including medical secretion which may be present in perspiration), and contamination from hair & beauty products may cause damage & discolouration of the leather.

  4. •Allowing pets on leather furniture may cause damage by claws, a build up of oils, perspiration and contamination from medication.

  5. •Dye Transfer can occur when dye from clothing, newsprint, throw rugs, scatter cushions etc. transfers to leather. Although it can happen to all leather it is most noticeable on all light coloured leather.

  6. •Dye-lot Variations may be evident between the sample viewed at the time of purchase and the leather supplied.  If ordering additional furniture at a later date, in the same leather, there may be dye lot variations to the original leather.



DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
Proud Furniture has sourced this Leather Care and Maintenance information from Independent Leather Specialists’ in the furniture industry with over 20 years experience in the industry. This is a guide only. This should not be considered a guarantee that all marks may be removed.

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When purchasing furniture upholstered in leather, Proud Furniture recommend the purchase of a Studio Leather Extended 5 Year Warranty Program. This gives you the peace of mind that your sofa will be serviced in the event of an accidental rip, tear, cut burn or tannery defect for the next five years at no charge to you, certainly a wise way to protect your new Upholstery Investment


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