Stringray leather is notoriously strong. This is because of the way it is structured in a cross hatch arrangement of the fibers within the leather. Moreover, the tiny bumps that are present on stingray leather are actually calcium scales. Thus, ordinary cow leather is relatively fragile in comparison. However, this is no reason to be careless with your stingray handbag, purses, shoes or other stingray leather goods. You will still want to care for them so that they last and are beautiful for many years to come. Here are some tips to take care of your stingray leather items which will help extend the life and beauty of your stingray products.
Removing Dirt: This can usually be done by simply using a slighly dampened cloth. If you have a particularly tough stain on your stingray product, you may wish to use a mild soap and some water. Just be sure not to use any harsh chemical or abrasives. You do not want to remove any of the color from your stingray leather products.
Storage of Stingray products: Do not store your stingray products with other leather products. As we have already noted, they are not the same. Doing this may cause them to stick together and to compromise their finish or require that you vigorously scrub them which we also discourage. Instead, wrap your stingray leather items in paper if you plan to store them for an extended time. Tissue paper is usually fine for this purpose. Finally, do not store your stingray products near direct heat, excessive moisture or sunlight.
Dusting: Because of its beaded surface, stingray leather tends to accumulate dust faster than other kinds of leather. This is no problem. Just use a soft bristle brush to gently rub away any surface dust. Just be sure that you use light touch.
How to dry your stingray product: You should try to keep your stingray product away from extremely moist conditions. However, if they become wet for any reason do not blow dry them. Let them sit on a piece of paper and dry naturally. Better yet, you may wish to use silicone based water repellants for exotic leathers on your items.
Now that you know how to take care of your stingray leather products we hope you will not be afraid of owning this resilient and versatile this leather. Find genuine leather products of stingray - not the cheap rip-offs - on our site.