TIPS & TRICKS TO SOFTEN UP A NEW STIFF LEATHER JACKET
Ah, the smell of a new leather jacket (to be honest it's my favourite smell in this universe)- you can’t beat that! You start to slip on your new coat and realize that it’s stiff and not as worn-in as you’d like it to be.
The real attempted and true way to break in a new leather jacket is to be stable and let time do the work. However, not all of us are patient, especially when we have a new beautiful jacket that we want to wear!
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If you’re one of these people, follow these tips and tricks mentioned below!
Determining Leather Type:
The first thing is to learn what type of leather your jacket is constructed out of. If you want to break in a jacket and speed up the process, the leather must be strong enough to withstand your actions. Unlike fabric, you can’t simply stitch up a hole on anything made out of leather. Additionally, any scrapes, marks, or scratches are permanent. Choose a strong durable leather that you can break-in and wear it for a long time so it will conform to you and your body.
Use a Little Bit of Water:
If you get trapped in a rainstorm, don’t worry! This is a good thing for your new leather jacket. Water will soften up the skin, making it easier to stretch and crease at specific points on your body. Start moving your arms in natural motions like bending so you can get wrinkles in the right places while the jacket is wet. If you prefer not wearing your jacket out just yet, lightly spray your jacket with water but don’t overdo it! As your new leather jacket dries, it will start to form to your body.
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If you’d like to take some of the finish off of your jacket, you can use steel wool to lightly scratch the surface. Don’t ever use sandpaper as it is generally too harsh. Use uneven strokes and go SLOW because as we stated before, you can’t go back and erase scratches - they’re there.
If you do make a mistake, rub the area more as you wear it to naturally break it in. To roughen your jacket up, just increase the amount of time it takes to break it in, you can always tie your jacket up in a ball using string or rope, and toss it around. The more you play catch with it, the more it will soften and take on your shape!
Conclusion:
Once you’ve got your perfect fit and shape, be sure to take good care of your leather jacket. Read this article to make your confusion more clear HOW TO CLEAN YOUR AUTHENTIC LEATHER JACKET
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