Tiger Lilly - NEW EP 'Revolving Doors'

Final production of the latest EP from Tiger Lilly

Suede is known for it's soft, supple finish yet that signature texture also makes for tricky care. It's not difficult to maintain, you simply need to know what works best. Here's our guide to keeping your suede leather items in tip top shape.

TREATING AND WATERPROOFING

Because of suede's matte finish, it can be easily susceptible to stains and thus, people often want to treat it with some sort of protector. Yes, you can use a spray like Collonil's Waterstop, but those treatments often minimize the flexibility, change the suede's color and make it less breathable. A wise and stylish man once remarked "If there was an effective treatment to protect suede, wouldn't manufacturers be using it?" You're probably better off not treating your suede and simply avoiding rainy days.

SPOT CLEANING

You can't polish away scuff marks or stains. You'll need a suede eraser (basically a brick of crumbly rubber) to rub away small blemishes,