Leather Softener

[Speedy Claire]

I have a leather jacket which i`ve never worn mainly cos the leather is so stiff its almost uncomfortable, don`t feel i can move properly in it. Has anyone any ideas on how i can soften the leather?? are there any products available to do this. Many thanks

[Bluepete]

You could try Neatsfoot oil, it works a treat on hiking boots.

[Speedy Claire]

Thanks Pete... is that from outdoor type shops??

[Luckypants]

I have a leather jacket which i`ve never worn mainly cos the leather is so stiff its almost uncomfortable, don`t feel i can move properly in it. Has anyone any ideas on how i can soften the leather?? are there any products available to do this. Many thanks

Proper leather food will most likely help, not sure walking products will maintain abrasion resistance. K is the resident leather expert and she will no doubt help us on this one.

[Speedy Claire]

Thanks hun, will PM her :D

[neio79]

Here is what you want, a tub lasts forever!!

http://www.renapur.com/balsam.htm

[fizzwheel]

+ 1 on the Renapur, I used it on a set of gloves that had gone stiff and it returned them to a nice supple state again.

[rictus01]

Renapur is good, but there are other makes as well, in fact just about anything with linseed oil in it will do (don't use window putty though :( ).


Cheers Mark.

[Speedy Claire]

Thanks everyone... looks like its the renapur so far, can it only be bought online? I wanted it quite quickly

[xXBADGERXx]

Years ago somebody used to swear by something called Mars Oil , was used on horse saddles etc . They even reviewed it in a bike mag and the guy said he put too much on and it turned a pair of Gaerne boots into flip flops lol

[Blue_SV650S]

Get it nice and wet ... then wear it, this will help mould it to your erm ... er ... 'curves' ... if it fits properly it'll seem more malleable!! 8) ... if it doesn't then just wear it wet ... it WILL be more malleable :D

[dizzyblonde]

bikers of old used to to say....tie it to the back of your bike n drag it down the road.........or get yer mate to run over it( preferably without you wearing it)






oh sorry, you want softener not the used look....hehehehehehe

[Speedy Claire]

lol both of you.... handy tips and i`ll erm bear them in mind!!

[embee]

Renapur, Mars Oil, Gliptone (http://www.liquidleather.com/) are all good.

I was told not to use pure neatsfoot oil on clothing leather as it makes it too soft and it gets all out of shape. Don't use saddle soap on clothing either, it's fine for saddles though!

(Edit - new linky, old one was duff! Cheers Badger)

[xXBADGERXx]

Your link to Gliptone is a little off Dude

sends you to here http://www.motinfo.gov.uk/internet/jsp/ECHID-Internet-History-Request.jsp :D

A very handy link nonetheless and now saved in my favourites for future reference :D

[Speedy Claire]

Have just ordered some Renapur online. Will treat the leather and then see how it feels. Thanks everyone for your help