Regarding leather care

While delicate to water and dirt, the natural patterns and shading derived from mushrooms make stains and dirt easily blend in.

Daily Maintenance

Daily use, providing appropriate stimulation to the leather, is the best maintenance. For daily care, we recommend wiping with a soft, dry cloth or brushing.

Leather Moisturizing

We recommend regular care with a wax that has moisturizing properties and contains wax and oils as ingredients, especially when first purchased or if the surface becomes dry. SYRINX's "Natural Beeswax" is effective not only for moisturizing but also for removing dirt and providing waterproofing.

For products laminated with cowhide, initial moisturizing care is not required for the cowhide side. Please refer to "Liscio" care instructions for details.

Leather products are very delicate to water and dirt. To prevent water stains and dirt adhesion, we recommend regular use of a waterproofing spray. (Use at your own risk)

However, even with waterproofing spray, if it gets wet, please promptly wipe off any moisture before it soaks into the leather.

Types of Waterproofing Spray

General waterproofing sprays for leather and clothing, made from fluorine, can be used. Among them, we recommend "Collonil Waterstop" as a highly waterproof product.

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× Silicone-based
× Oil-based

Timing of Care

It is most effective to use it when the product is new. After that, regular use every few months will maintain its effect.

For tannin-tanned leather, such as Foschia and Liscio, the aging process may be slowed down by the UV-cut effect of the spray. Please adjust the frequency according to your preference.

Types of Leather that Can Be Used

Waterproofing spray can be used on all SYRINX leather products. In particular, "dye-finished" leather is very delicate to water and dirt, so we recommend using a waterproofing spray.

How to Use

1 Spray the surface

Remove dirt and dust from the surface with a soft cloth or leather brush, then spray thoroughly until the entire surface is damp. The trick is to generously wet it to prevent stains from uneven application.

By placing the leather product on a stand to slightly lift it before spraying, you can prevent the liquid from getting on the back. Do not touch the surface until it is dry to avoid leaving fingerprints.

2 Spray the back

Once dry, the color will return to its original depth, so flip it over and spray the back in the same way. Foschia leather can be sprayed even with white wax remaining. It may look like it's melting when wet, but the white wax appearance will return after drying.

3 Dry

Dry in a well-ventilated, shaded area. Although the surface may appear dry quickly, please refrain from using it until it is completely dry after a full day.

4 Check

Drying is complete when the color unevenness between the sprayed and unsprayed parts has almost disappeared.

Dye-finished, vegetable-tanned leather is extremely susceptible to water. When it contains sufficient oil internally, water stains are less likely to form if wiped off immediately, but it is important to wipe off any moisture as quickly as possible if it gets wet.

If the leather remains wet for a while, water will penetrate inside and cause water stains.

Water stains will gradually blend in with aging, but regular use of a fluorine-based waterproofing spray can reduce the risk of water stains and dirt adhesion in unexpected situations.

Have you ever experienced your leather product getting unexpectedly wet, such as in sudden rain or a spilled drink in your bag? Water exposure can cause stains, color fading, and deformation, so it is crucial to address it as quickly as possible.

1 Absorb moisture

Using a soft, clean cloth, gently wipe. Wiping forcefully may cause color fading, so dab it gently.

2 Air dry in the shade

Air dry in a well-ventilated, shaded area to allow moisture that has permeated the leather to evaporate. Please dry it while shaping it as much as possible.

Rapid drying or over-drying can cause deformation and cracking, so please refrain from using a hairdryer.

3 Moisturize

Apply wax or cream to replenish oils. Spreading the oil evenly can also help to make water stains less noticeable.

Precautions

It is very difficult to restore water stains or deformation. If you wipe it off before it soaks in, you can prevent water stains, so if it gets wet, wipe it off as quickly as possible. Also, be careful not to get it wet, or take preventative measures with waterproofing spray.

Leather products, especially those finished with dyes rather than pigments, are very delicate and susceptible to water. We often hear about them getting wet in the following situations, so please be especially careful:

• Do not touch with wet hands from water, sweat, or disinfectant
• Do not place with cold plastic bottles or wet folding umbrellas
• Do not spill liquids such as from a water bottle