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− | Patent leather is a [[Gloss of leather|high-gloss]], [[Leather grain - Grain side|grain-free]] leather, which has been [[finish|gloss-finished]] on the surface or [[Coated leather - Laminated leather|covered]] with a glossy, mirror-smooth film. Patent leather is used for [[leather shoes|shoes]], caps, [[leather clothing|clothing]], [[Leather wallets|wallets]] and [[Leather handbags|handbags]]. In the clothing sector, | + | Patent leather is a [[Gloss of leather|high-gloss]], [[Leather grain - Grain side|grain-free]] leather, which has been [[finish|gloss-finished]] on the surface or [[Coated leather - Laminated leather|covered]] with a glossy, mirror-smooth film. Patent leather is used for [[leather shoes|shoes]], caps, [[leather clothing|clothing]], [[Leather wallets|wallets]] and [[Leather handbags|handbags]]. In the clothing sector, lacquered leather is rather rare and is usually associated with [[Latex and leather|clothing for sexual preferences]]. Nowadays, you can see many high-gloss materials in the bag and shoe sectors. In the low price range, it`s mostly high-gloss [[imitation leather|artificial leather]]. |
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− | Traditionally, high-gloss leather or patent leather | + | Traditionally, high-gloss leather or patent leather was worn on special occasions. Therefore, the leather did not develop [[leather damages|signs of use]] so quickly . Today, such leather is used every day as shoes or wallets. Wear correspondingly becomes visible faster. Other smooth leathers are similarly sensitive, but their softness and the matte surface mean that damage is less obvious. The eye perceives differences on gloss surfaces faster than on matte surfaces. With high-gloss varnishes, scratches and other damages should avoided as much as possible. |
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− | ''[[Leather handbags|Handbag]] made of [[finish|high gloss finished]] leather. The [[Leather hair pores - Hair follicles|hair pores]] remain visible.''<br></p> | + | ''[[Leather handbags|Handbag]] made of [[finish|high-gloss finished]] leather. The [[Leather hair pores - Hair follicles|hair pores]] remain visible.''<br></p> |
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==Crinkled patent leather== | ==Crinkled patent leather== | ||
− | + | This is a patent leather, where the surface has been [[Boarded leather - Boarded grain|crumpled and creased]]. The effect is similar to that of [[embossed leather]]. The wrinkles are permanent. | |
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==Cleaning and care of patent leather== | ==Cleaning and care of patent leather== | ||
− | + | A damp cloth is sufficient to clean patent leather. In particular, light lacquer leather appears to have a [[leather damages#Dye transfer on leather|sensitivity to absorb dyes]]. Therefore, never store patent leather in dark bags, never put in plastic bags and never in contact with other leather bags. Transferred dyes penetrate the high-gloss surface like a tattoo and cannot be cleaned anymore. For Ballpoint pen marks or similar stains use cleaning spirit (try to cover the exposed area) to remove the discolouration before the dyes are absorbed. | |
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− | '' | + | ''Discolouration in patent leather by contact. Impossible to [[leather cleaner|clean]]. Louis Vuitton: New patent leather bag, even discoloured on both sides.''<br></p> |
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− | ''Line from a permanent pen on patent leather. There is | + | ''Line from a permanent marker pen on patent leather. There is no way to remove by [[leather cleaner|cleaning]].''<br></p> |
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− | Sometimes it happens that old patent leather becomes sticky with time. It must then be assumed that this is a decay process. Unfortunately, there is no solution to this problem. You can clean the leather with a [[leather cleaner|mild leather cleaner]] and wipe it with a cleaning spirit (test before!). For a moment, the stickiness decreases as long as the condition is not | + | Sometimes it happens that old patent leather becomes sticky with time. It must then be assumed that this is a decay process. Unfortunately, there is no solution to this problem. You can clean the leather with a [[leather cleaner|mild leather cleaner]] and wipe it with a cleaning spirit (test before!). For a moment, the stickiness decreases as long as the condition is not yet too bad. |
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− | ''The patent leather is glued | + | ''The patent leather is glued and inseparable. It's too late for a rescue.''<br></p> |
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Patent leather
Patent leather is a high-gloss, grain-free leather, which has been gloss-finished on the surface or covered with a glossy, mirror-smooth film. Patent leather is used for shoes, caps, clothing, wallets and handbags. In the clothing sector, lacquered leather is rather rare and is usually associated with clothing for sexual preferences. Nowadays, you can see many high-gloss materials in the bag and shoe sectors. In the low price range, it`s mostly high-gloss artificial leather.
Patent leather shoes of the highest price class. -Patent leather shoes embossed with foil lamination for 39,95 €.
Traditionally, high-gloss leather or patent leather was worn on special occasions. Therefore, the leather did not develop signs of use so quickly . Today, such leather is used every day as shoes or wallets. Wear correspondingly becomes visible faster. Other smooth leathers are similarly sensitive, but their softness and the matte surface mean that damage is less obvious. The eye perceives differences on gloss surfaces faster than on matte surfaces. With high-gloss varnishes, scratches and other damages should avoided as much as possible.
Handbag made of high-gloss finished leather. The hair pores remain visible.
Foil Laminated handbag. The hair pores are completely covered.
Neon green imitation leather with patent leather optics. - Leather jacket made of patent leather.
Crinkled patent leather
This is a patent leather, where the surface has been crumpled and creased. The effect is similar to that of embossed leather. The wrinkles are permanent.
Patent leather converts to crinkled patent leather.
Cleaning and care of patent leather
A damp cloth is sufficient to clean patent leather. In particular, light lacquer leather appears to have a sensitivity to absorb dyes. Therefore, never store patent leather in dark bags, never put in plastic bags and never in contact with other leather bags. Transferred dyes penetrate the high-gloss surface like a tattoo and cannot be cleaned anymore. For Ballpoint pen marks or similar stains use cleaning spirit (try to cover the exposed area) to remove the discolouration before the dyes are absorbed.
Discolouration in patent leather by contact. Impossible to clean. Louis Vuitton: New patent leather bag, even discoloured on both sides.
Line from a permanent marker pen on patent leather. There is no way to remove by cleaning.
Sometimes it happens that old patent leather becomes sticky with time. It must then be assumed that this is a decay process. Unfortunately, there is no solution to this problem. You can clean the leather with a mild leather cleaner and wipe it with a cleaning spirit (test before!). For a moment, the stickiness decreases as long as the condition is not yet too bad.
Older patent leather bag became sticky and blunt in the folds. A rescue is not possible.
The patent leather is glued and inseparable. It's too late for a rescue.
Important: Especially when old patent leather is treated with oils or grease based products, the stickiness starts or is even reinforced. Patent leather does not need oil or grease (any kind of classic leather care including shoe polish) for conservation. The high gloss layer covers the surface of leather completely and does not allow the product to penetrate and reach the leather fibres. A care treatment would only make sense if the covering layer needed oil or grease. This is not the case.
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