The skin is practical and durable material, which allows you to use it widely when sewing the outerwear. Thanks to excellent decorative qualities and high noise, leather jackets are very popular and do not come out of fashion for many years. However, in the process of long-term storage on things, crop and fold appear on things, which is why the problem of smoothing the skin at home is more than relevant.
The best ways
There are several methods for smoothing leather jackets, and the choice of some one depends on the quality and thickness of the material, the degree of reference and the presence of the necessary devices.
- Natural smoothing. The essence of this method is that the product is hanging on her shoulders and leave alone for several days. The deadline for straightening the chances depends on the thickness and quality of the material is high. So, models made of thin skin are able to completely disclose for three days, and if the product was marked slightly, it will be enough and one day. Jackets made of thick pork leather straightened much longer - in some cases it can take up to seven days. The main condition for the use of such a method should be the right choice of hangers. The product should not be too thin, and its size must clearly fit the size of the jacket. The best option will be wooden or wide plastic hanger. Using fine wire models is not recommended.
If the jacket is not very crumpled or just purchased, the usual sock of things helps well: the jacket should be put on, completely fastened and resemble in it for 2-3 hours.
- Steam bath. This method is quite effective and allows you to put it in order to be very crumpled things. To perform smoothing, you need to place a jacket on the shoulder and hang over the bathroom. Then you need to close the door to the room and open hot water. After the bathroom is filled with steam, it is necessary to try to straighten with dry hands to collapse and tightened the skin and acting extremely careful. After 15 minutes, hot water can be turned off, and the product is left in the bathroom for a while for a while. Usually, the jacket takes the initial appearance is enough 50 minutes.
Using the effect of steam bath, it is necessary to take care that the drops of boiling water do not fall on the product. Otherwise, after drying on the skin, white spots can catch.
- Oil processing. This method involves the use of walnut oil. To smooth the crumbos, it is necessary to process problem areas with a cotton swab, moistened in oil. With some intervals, the procedure should be repeated 4 times. Walnut oil is capable of quickly and deeply absorbed into the pores of the skin and effectively separate the material. This method is very effective and allows you to get rid of the old chances and folds caused by long-term storage. After the processing is completed, it is recommended to place a jacket on the shoulder and hang in the ventilated room for 2-3 hours.
The main condition for the oil smoothing is the purity of the leather surface. Otherwise, the dirt is absorbed along with oil deep into the skin and clean such a product will become quite problematic. However, walnut oil, the main raw material for which the walnut is a rather expensive means, which is why the smoothing of the jacket will require certain investments in this way. To significantly reduce the procedure will help the replacement of expensive composition for cheaper petroleum, glycerin or castor oil. Processing of the leather product by these means will not only help quickly straighten the marked areas, but also protects the skin from premature drying.
- Using a steam generator. Before proceeding with a leather jacket, you should familiarize yourself with the information on the label. So, models impregnated with moisture-repellent compositions cannot be disappearing. In the absence of contraindications, this method can be safely used, especially since it is quite effective. Steaming should be started with the preparation of the product. To do this, you need to free your pockets, sweep the fur from the hood and put the jacket on the shoulders. Then the steam generator or iron should be enabled with the option of vertical steam supply and smooth movements to eliminate folds.
Hold the device is recommended at a distance of 10-15 cm from the leather surface, trying not to linger on one site for more than three seconds. At the same time, the impact should be carried out point, and disappear all the product is not necessary.
- Dry smoothing. The essence of this method lies in a very careful and neat ironing of a warm iron. It is possible to iron leather things either from the wrong side through the lining, or on the front side, using the wrapper paper or dense cotton fabric. It is very important to prevent direct contact between the sole of the iron and the leather surface. It is for this reason that the use of gauze or fine tissue in this case is prohibited. Do not use relief kitchen towels, so-called "waffles": The skin has a sufficiently soft texture and the texture of this fabric can be imprinted on the material.
The skin ironing should be performed at the lowest temperature, which usually corresponds to one division on the iron knob. Usually, at such a temperature, Silk and other sensitive tissues are stroking. It is necessary to carry out the iron on the folds very carefully, giving the skin the opportunity to cool. Problem places, such as sleeves, collar and shoulders, need to smooth, using additional devices, and in the case of their absence, you can use the edge and placed inside the product with a towel. Use steam and linger on one site for more than two seconds is stubfully prohibited.
- Using the press. If a person is not at home and stroke the product in the traditional way there is no possibility, then the pressing method is suitable as it is impossible. This technology refers to the discharge of gentle and does not require the use of special means and electrical appliances. Bookstop, pan or pelvis with water and wrapped bricks are suitable as a press. The jacket must be placed on a solid surface, for example, on the table, and pushing the molded space with the press. In this position, the thing is left overnight, and in the morning it is hanging on the shoulders for full straightening.
Ineffective and prohibited methods
The most ineffective methods for smoothing leather jackets include the straightening of the chances with a hair dryer. Dry air negatively affects the leather surface and makes it with a rigid and harbor. In addition to everything, it is unlikely to be rejected in such a way. The destructive procedure for genuine leather is the use of hot water.
When smoothing the product with boiling water, cross places, of course, deteriorate, but the material can be deformed and change the color. It will not help to eliminate the folds and stretching the problem area in different directions. This will only spoil the appearance of the product, and the chances will remain in their places.
Useful recommendations
Often, non-standard situations arise when smoothing clothes, To solve which it is possible to use simple, but at the same time practical advice.
- In order to properly remove the chances from the collar, it is necessary to stroke it on both sides through a dense fabric, after which a nut butter or petroleum can be launched into the skin. With a strong graziness, the procedure must be repeated twice, and, as a rule, it happens enough so that the collar acquires the original appearance and the jacket looked like a new one.
- If there are all sorts of defects on leather clothes, then in no case can be used steam. This procedure can aggravate the situation and problem areas will become more noticeable. In this case, oil processing is good or dry ironing the product.
- When straightening folds on winter jackets with undisputed insulation, it is recommended to use the steamer. After processing, the product must be hung in the spreading form on the shoulders and leave in the ventilated room for several hours.
- After steam exposure, the skin is required to dry well. However, it is not recommended to do it near the heating devices or under the influence of direct sunlight. The product should be in a well ventilated room with a normal level of humidity.
Prevention of folds
In order to avoid folds and crumbs, a leather jacket must be stored properly. The best storage option will be a wardrobe, in which the product will be freely hanging on her shoulders, and not to be folded in the closet. A practical solution will use a separate case for storing the model. This will help protect the jacket from a permanent mechanical impact that it will be subject to every time when the cabinet doors are opened.
It is also very important to observe the moisture regime in the room where leather things are stored. Too overheated air will lead to the evaporation of moisture to the skin and rapidly flawing the material, while too wet air will contribute to its excessive mooring, sorcement and loss of the original gloss. In addition, if the jacket wet in the rain, then it is not recommended to remove it into the closet. At first, the skin must dry out completely, and only after that it can be removed into place.
Competent care and careful sock are capable of significantly extending life with leather products and ensure the preservation of their initial appearance throughout the service life.
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