All sheepskin garments with a 'leather look' have a sprayed on finish. This is true of every double-nappa sheepskin brand available on the market, and the finish will wear to a suede-like appearance over time. If the surface of the jacket coating has started to crack and return to suede, it is not advisable to treat with any product and this may open up the cracks on the surface. Returning to a suede-like finish over the years will not take away from the warmth or general style of your Irvin.
This finish is colourfast under normal circumstances. However, certain solvents on hands or surfaces can slightly damage the dark brown finish in a way that the colour could run. These solvents include: Leather seat treatments, hand creams, perfumes, petrol, oils, etc. Seat belts can also 'rub' the surface causing a mark, over time.
DO NOT Dry Clean, you will need to find a specialist sheepskin cleaner to clean your item. For small areas and patch cleaning, use a very dilute baby shampoo sparingly over the 'wool' area and allow to dry naturally. Once dry you can carefully tease out the wool with a pet comb (do not touch the 'leather-like' surface as this will scratch). For the outer surface of the jacket use a wax based leather food very sparingly and gently wipe over.
DO NOT USE a chemical/solvent leather cleaner or saddle soap as the outer surface is NOT leather. Store out of direct sunlight and away from a heat source. Do not store in polythene, a small, old cotton duvet cover or similar is ideal.
This is natural and does not take away the warmth or feel of the jacket. If your jacket starts
We recommend that you do not leave on hot surfaces or in the car during summer.
