0
Water is good for leather and in fact is necessary to keep it in good condition. Leather 'breathes' which means that moisture moves in and out (transpiration). In hot temperatures (natural and artificial conditions) leather loses moisture and so water is needed to replace the moisture and keep it rehydrated.
Leather is finished in different ways and the type of finish will determine how water reacts when it is applied to the leather.
Aniline style leathers will absorb the water quickly and care needs to be taken to make sure that water marks do not occur. These type of leathers will darken when water is applied but will generally dry out to the original colour.
Coated leathers allow water to sit on the surface for longer and water will generally bead on the surface and not cause the leather to darken.
Wiping over leather with a damp cloth or water based products such as Lazy Leather will help to prolong the life of your leather and keep it at the correct hydration.
Wiki User
∙ 9y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Did people use leather buckets to put out fires in the 1800s?
No, they used water.
What will happen if you put water near the window what will happen?
When you put water near a window it will eventually after a couple of days evaporate.
What are specific properties of football leather and how are these properties put into leather during its processing?
The specific properties of a leather football, because it's strong, water resistant and because it's cheap.
What will happen if you put sugar in water?
You get Gatorade
What will happen if i put a egg in water?
it will get wet
What will happen if you put a baby turtle in sink water?
Its ok to put your turtle in tap water, but only if you put water conditoner from the store in
What happen to bromine when you put it in water?
Bromine is salt mixed with water so when you put it in water its just more water with salt in :)
What will happen when you put water inside the balloon?
you have made a water balloon!
What happen to water increased or decreased when you put ice in it?
the water increase
What would happen if you put granite in water?
it will goes under the water.
What will happen if you put water near the window?
When you put water near a window after a couple days it will evaporate.
What will happen if you soak an eggshell in water for 24 hours?
nothing will happen to the egg if you put it in water for 24 hours.
