This video explains the leather conditioning myths the leather care industry doesn't want you to question. Most conditioners soften and lubricate but don't actually restore lost moisture, and they only work if the leather can absorb them. Finished / pigmented / protected leathers block UV and stains, which means conditioners can't penetrate either.
- 0:00 - Intro
- 0:31 - What conditioners are and aren't
- 0:48 - Absorbency is key
- 1:32 - Maintaining finished / protected leathers
- 1:52 - Maintaining absorbent leathers
Moisturizer Cream(opens in new tab) (yes, a misnomer) is now available for absorbent aniline and semi-aniline leather. Use a clear or colored finish(opens in new tab) to maintain and protect finished leathers and vinyl.
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