Held Gear Care Tips: Number 1- Leather

Your biking gear is a good investment - it keeps you safe, helps moderate your body temperature, can protect you from rain / wind and ensures you look the part whilst enjoying your bike. It's important to care for your gear to ensure it not only continues to look good but always performs as it should.

Over the next couple of weeks we'll be blogging some good tips for looking after your gear and start today with what bikers are known for: Leather! 

General hints for professional care and cleaning:

•     Each time you use it, air the clothing well and remove dirt with a soft brush and clean water

•     Do not store products in air-tight plastic bags

•     Never treat leather with solvents or chemical products

•     Do not use washing machine or spin-dryer for leather. We recommend only hand washing with tepid water (40°C) with leather detergent.

•     Dry all leather products at room temperature (avoid direct sunlight, artificial heating or hairdryers

Leather care


To slow the natural aging process of leather (formation of tears, crazing, reduction in strength or waterproofing etc.) and products with leather features , we recommend you use the following care products, which all retail at less than £10 each.



1. Plain Leather Detergent     Held ref. number Art. 9073
2. Leather Balm                    Held ref. number Art. 9011
3. Leather Impregnator          Held ref. number Art. 9078
4. Active Polish                    Held ref. numberArt. 9022

 

Remember that some treatments can change the original appearance of leather. You should not be concerned by this, since in use, the material and its characteristics will be improved by such treatment.

So remember, show your leather some love! 








Next care topic: Textiles. Be sure to check back!

Did you know- Held also do Motorcycle covers? Ben Wilkins, Editor Of Classic Motorcycle Mechanics does - he's had his for years and loves it... To view the full range of Held gear and accessories please visit www.held-uk.co.uk