Leather should be protected from extreme fluctuations of relative humidity (RH). Very dry conditions (less than 30% RH) will result in loss of moisture and cause leather to become brittle. High humidity (over 65% RH) encourages mould growth.
A stable RH in the range of 45% to 55% with temperatures of 18oC to 20oC are the recommended environmental conditions to retain your leather handbags.
A stable RH in the range of 45% to 55% with temperatures of 18oC to 20oC are the recommended environmental conditions to retain your leather handbags.
The damage due to light is cumulative and irreversible. Avoid exposing your leather handbags to spotlights, and direct sunlight; which can cause discolouration, drying, and photo-chemical degradation.
Leather handbags should, if possible, be kept in the dark, when not in use.
Dust particles are harmful to leather handbags because they attract water vapour and might contain pollutants that contribute to the degradation of the leather.
Dust can also be very difficult to remove from the nooks and cranny's and decorative features of your purse. Another good reason to always use a dust cover bag.
RETAIN
Leather handbags should never be stored over radiators, furnace pipes, in damp basements, or near sweating pipes. Always wrap your purse in hygroscopic materials, such as 100% cotton fabric before placing them inside number " 5 " plastic storage (look for recycle symbol 5- Sterilite and Rubbermaid brands are excellent) containers, to help protect the leather by reducing the effects of RH fluctuations.
You still need to maintain your levels of RH and temperatures when storing your seasonal bags.
Using a breathable cotton dust bag; such as Undercovers™ will help protect your purse from damaging light and drying dust.
Leather handbags should, if possible, be kept in the dark, when not in use.
Dust particles are harmful to leather handbags because they attract water vapour and might contain pollutants that contribute to the degradation of the leather.
Dust can also be very difficult to remove from the nooks and cranny's and decorative features of your purse. Another good reason to always use a dust cover bag.
RETAIN
Leather handbags should never be stored over radiators, furnace pipes, in damp basements, or near sweating pipes. Always wrap your purse in hygroscopic materials, such as 100% cotton fabric before placing them inside number " 5 " plastic storage (look for recycle symbol 5- Sterilite and Rubbermaid brands are excellent) containers, to help protect the leather by reducing the effects of RH fluctuations.
You still need to maintain your levels of RH and temperatures when storing your seasonal bags.
Using a breathable cotton dust bag; such as Undercovers™ will help protect your purse from damaging light and drying dust.
