Can you wear a real leather bag even in summer?

The temperatures are rising and with them the desire to go out and meet friends. You can't wait to take out your new treasure, the real leather handbag from Misuri? Genuine leather convinces with a multitude of characteristic properties. It is extremely durable, unique due to its living patina, but also very sensitive. Are you wondering if direct sunlight is bad for your leather bag? Natural material needs sufficient and above all the right care. We at Misuri tell you how to protect a genuine leather bag from the sun and possible damage and how to wear your handbag even in summer.

Avoid irreparable damage to genuine leather

Leather can shrink and harden from excessive heat and direct sunlight. This is often seen with car leathers along the back seat, headrests or dashboards because cars are parked in direct sunlight for many hours in the summer. But leathers also harden because they dry out over time due to lack of care, and the color changes. So too much direct sunlight is not good for a real leather handbag. Can I still wear my leather bag, for example the bright red Mini Kelly Bag in summer? Absolutely! However, you should first impregnate it to protect the leather from rain, moisture and especially now in summer from direct sunlight and heat.

Why is waterproofing genuine leather so important?

To withstand the weather at all times, we at Misuri advise that every genuine leather handbag is waterproofed before it is used for the first time. Genuine leather is a high quality but very delicate material. This is how you protect your genuine leather handbag from external environmental influences so that it remains soft and supple in the future. This includes not only rain and snow, but especially too much sunlight. If you are unsure whether and how to treat your bag, you can always visit our historical leather goods center in Florence in the Piazza della Croce, or contact us via the online shop, we will be happy to advise you. We are still there for our customers many years after the purchase of a leather handbag, for example.

How and when to use an impregnation spray on leather bags

The classic care product for genuine leather is the waterproofing spray. It is the most effective means of protecting leather from rain and other environmental influences. And the best thing is that the spray often also contains care substances that not only impregnate the material but also care for it. If the leather is very soft, such as the Misuri Blake Bag or the Misuri Asia Bag, it can be useful to lightly stuff them before treatment so that you can treat the entire surface evenly. Spraying a thin layer on all sides is sufficient. Since the protective layer disappears after a while, it makes sense to repeat the spraying every 6 to 8 weeks.

The right care with leather milk

To ensure that the leather does not crack after too much sun or heat, but remains supple, we recommend regular treatment with leather milk. To do this, empty the bag completely and take the opportunity to shake out the inside and clean it with a brush if necessary, because small crumbs tend to collect in the corners. Then pour the leather milk onto a cloth and spread it thinly over the bag. Let the product dry completely and polish with a soft brush. It should only be used on smooth and embossed leathers as well as braided leather. The Misuri Elisabeth Bag or the Misuri Sandra Bag are such hand-woven Italian handbags made of genuine lambskin in an intrecciato weave pattern. A stylish design inspired by top Italian designers, which would be a real shame if they got brittle from too much sun due to lack of care.

Nothing stands in the way of summer

If you stick to these simple things like impregnation and care, the hot sun can definitely not harm your genuine leather handbag from Misuri this summer. And there is a wide range of handbags to choose from, whether you like it small like the yellow Monica Bag or big like the Elisabetta Bag in natural brown or casual like the cross body Jamie Bag for everyday use. Come to our shop and find it out.