Recent content by Bowman Leather

You should lightly wipe down the leather with a damp cloth (avoid soap) or a little bit of white vinegar if they are very grubby. Then allow it to dry and apply a good quality natural balm with a soft cloth. Let it dry and soak in, then buff off! Oh and only apply to the smooth side of the...

Nice collection! I would highly recommend conditioning all leather items a few times per year regardless of how they feel. They will last much longer, look nicer and have better weather repellent properties. I make a natural leather balm that contains beeswax, sweet almond oil and cocoa butter...

To me this just looks a bit flaky ie the surface dye has worn away. This is likely due to the leather drying out and not being conditioned regularly combined with a low quality leather. A good quality vegetable tanned leather will last decades if looked after properly! Its probably too late now...