1/29/2024 0 Comments Pull up clean![]() ![]() The sturdiness of pull-up leather lends itself well to the rigors of footwear. But, a pair of pull-up leather boots or shoes is my absolute favorite. Many goods are made out of pull-up leather, including furniture, bands for wrist watches, saddles and belts. Given its inherent toughness, pull-up leather takes on scuffs and scrapes better than any other type of leather, which actually enhances its character over time. Deeper scratches might not completely disappear, but they will become part of the overall appearance. Simply rub your thumb across the scratch and your natural oils and your body heat and will help the waxes to shift and the scrape will diminish. How does pull-up leather handle scratches?Īlthough pull-up leather scratches easily, it can recover quickly. However, with pull-up, the patina is likely to develop quicker due to the nature of the material - as discussed above. Like most other natural leathers, pull-up will develop a rich patina over time - which adds so much character and depth. It’s also possible that scars, scratches, wrinkles and other marks natural to the hide also show through the finish which helps to create an attractive appearance.ĭevelopment of the patina on pull-up leather This is one of the most desirable characteristics of aniline dyed pull-up leather as it adds an almost 3D element to your garment. When pull-up leather is pulled, folded or stretched you will see lighter-hued lines, shading and color variations develop in those areas as the waxes and oils shift or are “pulled-up.” Actually, the more stress it’s subjected to the more attractive it will look. It won’t tear, flake or warp and will age beautifully over time. ![]() The waxes and oils combine with the leather’s fibers to create a strong bond that makes pull-up leather extremely durable. What are the characteristics of pull-up leather? NOTE: On a surface level, it is easy to confuse natural pull-up leather with artificially treated PU leather which is usually a cheap split leather that has been coated with paints, polyurethane foil or a plastic film. Each cycle can take up to 6 weeks to complete, and produces a rugged yet beautifully smooth leather that can withstand most conditions. ![]() Hot oil emulsions and natural waxes are infused into the hide during the tanning process. Pull-up leather, a natural, breathable leather, is also known as “waxed leather,” “wax pull-up leather,” “pull-up effect leather,” “oil pull-up leather,” or “oiled leather.”īy whatever name you call it, this full-grain leather is created in a very particular way in order to achieve its robust finish: “A rose by any other name…” while we aren’t talking about roses here, we are talking about something which is known by different names. ![]()
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