Once warmer weather arrives, our number-one wardrobe tip is to send your leather, suedes, or fur garments (including fur-trimmed ones) off to cold storage.
“The warm temperatures, coupled with high humidity, accelerate the degradation of the skins of leather, suede, and fur, causing them to become stiff and brittle over time.”, says Jeeves New York Managing Director and fabric care expert, Jerry Pozniak
The Jeeves cold storage vault is constantly maintained at 50 degrees F, with 45% humidity, the perfect combination to preserve the supple texture of fine quality leather, suede, and fur. Find out if the cold storage facility in your area maintains these conditions. Try not to store your fur, leather or suede at home in a hot, humid closet.
If you have stains, soiling or if your garment has picked up odors, then it is time to clean. Otherwise, do not clean unless necessary.