A Guide on How to Care for your Shearling Coat
Shearling coats can be extremely expensive, but they sure do a great job of keeping you warm and looking stylish. Although they are expensive, they can last a very long time if cared for properly. They do need more care than most other materials, especially while cleaning them as they can easily be damaged if not treated in the correct manner. This guide will help you understand how to properly care for your shearling coat.
The most common mistake people make when caring for their shearling coat is they use a washing machine and/or dryer. This is a very easy way to ruin your coat. Always dry clean and air-dry your coat.
The second rule is a bit tedious, but it’s really not that tough. If you love your shearling coat, you’ll want to clean it pretty frequently. Depending on the amount of use you get from your coat, this may vary but shearling easily picks up dirt. The dirt settles into the shearling and becomes harder and harder to remove as it settles. With that said, the frequent cleanings will keep your shearling coat looking like its brand new!
Considering you’re probably wearing your shearling during the winter, there’s not a bad chance you’ll end up sitting by a fire. Always keep the jacket away from flames and any other source of heat. Never place the jacket near the heater or on it. This will damage the shearling and can hurt the leather as well.
Sunlight can also damage your shearling coat. If you keep the jacket in front of a window that gets a lot of light this can bleach out the shearling. It obviously won’t happen in a day, but if it’s for weeks at a time it can easily fade out.
Many people think it’s a wise idea to store your shearling coat in a plastic garment bag. This is a very bad idea as the shearling needs to breathe. Plastic will trap the moisture which can damage the coat. Always use a cloth garment bag and make sure it allows air to flow.
This rule depends on how much space you have, but always try to give the shearling jacket some space when hanging it. Let it hang loose and naturally, not in some twisted way. While on the topic of hanging, make sure you’re using a stout hangar. You don’t want it hanging on a door knob or other round points.
There’s nothing too difficult on this list! If you can follow these few simple steps in caring for your shearling coat, you’re jacket will look as good as new for many years to come!
To see more on shearling coats and even on caring for a faux shearling coat check out this authors blog at shearlingcoats.org.
