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What Should I Do If Sheep Leather Gloves Become Hard?

Date:2022-06-24

  The characteristics of sheepskin are that the grain pores are flat and round, and penetrate the leather obliquely; the pores are clear, and several are arranged in a group, much like scales or serrations. Features such as water ripples. Sheepskin is light and soft, making it an ideal fabric for leather clothing. The clothing made of it has beautiful patterns, soft and natural luster, light, soft and elastic, but its strength is not as strong as cowhide and pigskin.

  Sheepskin: The fat content in the cortex is large, the fibrous tissue of the skin is loose and very soft, the grain surface is fine, and the ductility is large, but it is not firm.

  Goat skin: The fat content in the cortex is less, the fibrous tissue is fuller than the cotton sheepskin, the pores are clear, the cortex is elastic, and it is strong and durable.

  Sheepskin gloves are very hard, how can they become soft? Below, the sheepskin gloves manufacturers will introduce you in detail.

  Soak the leather gloves in water, add 2~4% of the total amount of water, soak for about 15 minutes, take them out, and put them in a ventilated place to dry, they will become soft after drying.

  General leather gloves are most afraid of several situations:

  (1) Avoid water: The fibrous tissue of the leather will swell and soften when exposed to water, causing the gloves to deform.

  (2) Avoid baking: After the gloves are damp, they should be placed in a ventilated and dry place to make the water evaporate as soon as possible. Do not expose it to the sun or bake it in the fire to prevent the leather from hardening and cracking.

  (3) Avoid dirt: When cleaning and wiping gloves, first wipe the dust on the leather surface with a dry cloth, and then apply maintenance oil.

  (4) Avoid pressure: It will destroy the elasticity of the leather surface of the glove and affect the appearance and shape.

  Women's leather gloves manufacturers introduce the maintenance methods of leather gloves:

  1. Moldy

  In a humid environment, if the leather gloves are not used for some time and there is no maintenance oil, it is easy to mold. If the gloves are moldy, wipe the moldy areas with a soft, dry cloth. If the situation is serious, you can wipe the moldy area with a semi-dry towel first, and then put the gloves in a ventilated place to dry.

  2. Rain

  The leather must be treated immediately after it gets wet. Dry with a dry towel, then place in a well-ventilated place to dry in the shade. Do not expose it to the sun or bake it with hot air, otherwise, the leather will be damaged and hardened. Remember to apply maintenance oil to the treated gloves to restore their luster and softness.