Wax & Oil Pull-Up Leathers
Pull-up leathers are aniline leathers that have been treated with an oil or wax finish. Their properties are similar to aniline leather: they are made from high quality hides, and their natural markings are visible. The pull-up treatment significantly changes to look and feel of the leather, the leather will have a slight waxy or oily feel and a unique pull-up look. It also provides added protection, making pull-up leathers more robust and easier to maintain than pure aniline leather. If you are thinking about purchasing furniture upholstered in a pull-up leather, please be aware that pull-up leathers are designed to develop a distressed look. They naturally develop rub marks, scuff marks and variations in colour with use. The wax or oil finish will also need to be occasionally revitalised. How do I care for pull-up leathers?
Characteristics
- These leathers are designed to develop a distressed look with age.
- They naturally develop rub marks, scuff marks and variations in colour with use.
- Areas where the leather is stretched will lighten.
- Areas that are exposed to body heat will tend to darken as the heat melts the waxes and oils.
- Coloration will also vary throughout the hide.
- Fading can occur if exposed to direct sunlight.
- Scratches easily, but most scratches can be easily removed.
- Detergents, soaps, and other cleaning chemicals will affect the pull-up effect of these leathers.
- Cleans best when the appropriate Leather Master care kit is used.
- Specialty products may be used to rejuvenate the pull-up effect – Oleosa for oil pull-ups or Wax-On for wax-pull ups.
- All repairs done to pull-up leather will be visible.