Microfiber suede is a luxury fabric that has the look and feel of suede, plus the ease of care of a synthetic. Microfiber Suède is made of 100% polyester. Because of this it is very easy in use and our footmuffs and blankets are machine washable.

Gently clean the surface using a cotton cloth or any other soft cloth soaked in a solution of 5% neutral detergent for wool. Thoroughly remove all traces of detergent with a damp cloth, and then apply a suede protective substance when dry. Should the suede surface become wet, dry as soon as possible using a soft, dry cloth. Suede may be damaged by using brushes with bristles made of nylon or any other synthetic fibres, or solvents containing alcohol, petrol or alkaline acids.

We use top quality Ultrasuede?. Both are extremely durable, and machine washable/dryable. We also offer: "Animal Print Ultrasuede?"- a fashionable accent to the tights/breeches. It comes in 4 different prints: Snow Leopard; African Leopard; Cheetah; & Zebra. Deer Skin: Colors avail: Black; Cream; Brown; Gold; and chamois. We hand pick the deer skin, to insure excellent continuity, & quality.

Yes, the Ultrasuede? will soften and conform better to a rider's leg after washing the garment. The suede on a few select fabrics is applied by using an adhesive, causing the suede to feel stiffer. The adhesive washes out with the first washing.

They're high quality leather which means that you can wear them out on the street without having to worry about ruining them like you would suede soles. You can create a suede-like sole by scuffing up the soles with a wire brush or on the pavement. This is a good idea as the soles can be really slick otherwise.

Apply the first coat of Suede Impressions using a roller and allow it to dry for 4 to 6 hours. Apply the second coat with a random overlapping "X" brushing technique. Use both the wide and narrow sides of the brush to Brush marks left on the surface is what produces the Suede Effect.

When the boots have dried overnight, rub the suede with the same (dry) fingernail brush to brush up the nap of the suede. Note: If the suede becomes smooth you can very lightly sand the shiny area with some 120 grit sand paper to bring back up the nap. Do this before cleaning. Be very careful not to sand too deep and avoid the stitching.

Like leather, you can pre-treat them with sprays and conditioners/lotions, then apply cleaners for cleaning stains. Kiwi, AppleGuard, and Cadillac are good brands to look for for pre-treating. Suede cleaning eraser blocks are good for dry-cleaning suede. These can be found in drugstores.

Once again...your preference pays the largest role in deciding which seat material you want to go with, but here are some of the advantages/disadvantages to each: On a slick seat...the advantage is that it is easier to clean. You can use the same saddle cleaners, conditioners, oil on it as you use on the rest of your leather. Sometimes, if you have a gaited horse or a very smooth moving horse, the slick leather is nice because you move with their movement.

The original Knoll vinyl straps were made with chalk fillers. These fillers caused the vinyl to loose its luster and produced a suede-like finish over time. Our vinyl straps are 100% vinyl with UV stabilizers, and will not "chalk".

A If your shoes are leather, you should buff them with a good leather conditioner every so often. This will keep the leather looking new and remove minor scratches and scuff marks. If your shoes are suede, lightly brush them with a suede brush to remove dust and minor scuffs. You can also spray them with spray silicone to repel dampness. Shoes from our vegan line can be wiped with a damp cloth and a mild soap. The micro-fiber ultra suede should be treated the same as regular suede.

Nubuk and Suede are both difficult to care for and clean. Nubuk is top grain leather in which to grain has been buffed to resemble a suede-like appearance. Both are nearly impossible to clean. We recommend that you consider our Nubuk and Suede kit. This product contains a Nubuk foam cleaner, “mooncloth” and protection spray. This will give you a limited amount of protection to normal wear and prolong the life of your leather but will not prevent damage from major accidents.

French Calf and Suede are two different finishes used for the same vinyl. French calf is a smoother finish than suede. It has small lines running through it, like the lines on the palm of your hand. French calf is easier to print on than suede, so it is a better choice for imprints that have fine detail. Suede has a little more texture, so it doesn't show fingerprints as much.

Just brush off the loose dirt after it's dry and treat your footwear with commercial water-repellent spray. Never use waterproofing wax or grease - they may impair your footwear's breathability. UP