general buckskin info & care instructions
General Buckskin Info
Buckskin, though technically male deer hide, is used as a general term to describe soft tanned game hides. Finished without paints and varnishes they retain their imperfections along with a soft, supple feel. All our buckskin products are hand washable according to the directions found in our cleaning and care section. If you have ever worn buckskin gloves you know what a superior fit and feel they have; imagine that in your vest, chaps and jacket and you have an idea what we provide to our customers. Our unique product and expert craftsmanship bring us a tremendous amount of repeat business. Now that you have found us you too can join the large number of folks stepping out of the crowd, and into something better than you ever dreamed.
Our buckskin items are handcrafted and therefore no two are ever identical; natural markings add to the rustic beauty of our products. Any unavoidable holes are decoratively patched creating even more unique character. You may supply your own leather; the cost then is normally half the given price. We welcome custom orders, including size and design changes, however during our busy season custom orders will take longer to fill than standard items.
Care Instructions
To wash your buckskin garment
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Gently spot clean with full strength lexol cleaner and a soft cloth or fingers.
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Wash in lukewarm water mixed with 1/4 cup lexol conditioner and 2 Tablespoons of cleaner. Gently agitate and work the buckskin in the water.
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To wash and condition garment mix 3/4 cup lexol conditioner with 2 Tablespoons lexol cleaner.
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Rinse in cool water. Gently squeeze excess water out.
NEVER WRING! Wringing will cause the leather to stretch out.
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Use a similar colored towel and lay garment on it. Put another towel inside it and a third on top.
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Roll up towels and garment squeezing tightly. Unroll and pat the garment into shape.
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Dry flat, out of the direct sun or heat.
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When dry, work the garment soft by hand or put it in the dryer on "fluff" for 5 minutes.
Natural Colors Stock
Smoke |
Saddle |
Tobacco |
Black |
Cream |
Mahogany |
Whiskey |
Chocolate |
Bright Colors
Red |
Royal Blue |
Teal |
Aqua |
Purple |
Canary |
Forest Green |
All these colors are subject to availability.
They may not match the portrayed samples exactly due to different dye batches.