Brown leather accessories can change over the course of their lives

Heat, cold, UV light and humidity - many different and harmful environmental influences not only stress our skin, but also affect our leather accessories. As a result, the leather can become dry and brittle, the color can change and, in the worst case, it can become irreversible. Especially today we want to look at why brown leather can sometimes become darker or even black and Misuri tells how to prevent this so you can enjoy your leather products for a lifetime! 

Why does genuine leather change over time?

To understand this, it helps to take a closer look at leather as a material: genuine leather is an organic product made from animal hide. During tanning, it goes through different manufacturing processes that turn a perishable product into durable, hard-wearing, and supple leather. The specific type of leather and the tanning process used influence the subsequent properties of the material, which affect how sensitive the leather is to sun, dirt and moisture. Fortunately, Misuri uses only the finest Italian leathers, which are vegetable tanned. This is already a guarantee for the quality of every leather product from Misuri.

Vegetable tanning darkens brown genuine leather

Vegetable tanning has been around for more than 5,000 years and was the main tanning process for centuries. Vegetable-tanned leather has the advantage of acquiring a richer color and softer appearance with use over time. This means that the light brown Jennifer Bag will get darker with time. So not only Jennifer, but also shoulder bag Giada are great bags that will become more beautiful with color gradation as they age, even when worn continually.

Body fats can cause brown leather to darken

We all have natural body fats on our skin, made up of enzymes, acids and salts, which when combined with leather can, unfortunately, cause damage over time.

Therefore, if you sweat a lot or wear your leather bag in the summer, you can transfer an excessive amount of body fat onto the good piece. The darkening of the leather occurs when the fats from our skin clog the pores of the leather. The stylish Rita bucket bag is made of vegetable tanned leather with embossed horse details. Worn in direct contact with the skin in the hot summer, it could quickly change from brown to a very darker color to black. Sensitive also is the natural brown classic biker jacket Maura made of lambskin, which is not protected from darkening when it meets moisture.

Mold growth can turn leather black

Mold is a fungus that can form and grow on leather under certain conditions. Humidity and temperature can cause serious undesirable effects such as color stains ranging from green to gray to black. Mold often forms on natural leather when the leather is stored in a humid place or kept in an airtight container. The problem with mold growth on leather is that it is not immediately visible when it begins to grow. The medium calfskin Keira tote bag is fully embossed with an intricate floral pattern that beautifully displays sophisticated shading. The sturdy design of this handcrafted bag is finished with gold metal hardware. It would be a shame if this bag, created in 30 days of true craftsmanship, began to mold.

Clean and maintain your leather as regularly as possible

On a weekly or at least monthly basis, use a dusting brush to remove dust deposits and dirt from the leather, and then wipe the surface of the leather items with a clean cloth dampened with warm water. This is important because mold and mildew thrive where dirt accumulates. This way, any brown wallet like Women's Trifold, made of Italian calfskin, will remain as brown as the day it was purchased.

In the case of mildew, you can also easily clean any leather item with a home remedy by wiping it down with equal parts white vinegar and water. Vinegar contains natural anti-fungal properties that fight mold growth. Waxing leather with special waxes that contain an anti-mold agent can also keep mold away.

Store leather in a dry place

Another way to prevent mold growth on your leather is to store it properly. Misuri cannot stress this enough, as this is one of the main reasons why leather gets moldy.

You should never store or leave your leather outside or in a place with high humidity. If your leather item has become damp due to rain or whatever, or is affected by extreme humidity, you should always dry it thoroughly before storing it. Only then you can store any bag, jacket, thick woven belt or gloves lined with cashmere in a bag, case, or cover designed for this purpose.

How to care for the colour of leather goods professionally

If you don't trust yourself with your genuine leather, no matter if it is to take precaution or already damaged, you can always consult Misuri, because Misuri accompanies their customers for a lifetime, from the first consultation to the first purchase to the professional care of all leather goods. You are welcome to inform yourself in the online store.