Most people consider leather an investment, so when they discover that it’s been damaged, the first question on their mind is, “Can it be fixed?” The good news is that some leather damage can be fully reversed, but unfortunately, not all of it can. (If you’re interested in restoring antique leather, please see our article […]
Why Treating Leather Is Important
“Is treating leather necessary?” That’s a question people ask all the time, but what they really want to know is what happens if they don’t treat their leather. That’s an important question, and by the end of this article, you’ll know the answer. Treating Leather: The Beginning Before your leather belonged to you, it was […]
Your Guide to Restoring Antique Leather
While there’s nothing like the smell of new leather, there’s something extra special about antique leather and restoring old leather to as good as new. Perhaps you just inherited a leather family heirloom. Maybe your parents sent your childhood ball glove to you. Or maybe you’re a lover of all things antique. Regardless, you need […]
Your Guide to Cleaning Leather
Many people think that cleaning leather requires an array of products and is hard to do. Fortunately, those people are wrong. Most leather can be kept clean simply by applying the correct Pecard Leather Conditioner. As the conditioners are applied, they pick up and remove surface dirt. By rotating the cloth as it gets dirty, […]
Your How-to Guide for Leather Care
Leather Care Basics Made Easy You want your leather to last a lifetime, but good leather care can seem overwhelming. Online searches leave you wondering what type of leather you have and what product you need. This article answers those questions and makes the basics of leather care easy. Identifying Your Leather Not all leather […]
Is Petrolatum Safe for Leather?
We get a few inquires a year asking about Petroleum. With names like Petrolatum, Petroleum, Petroleum Jelly, Petroleum Distillates and Petrol, it’s no wonder things get a little confusing. When it comes to treating leather, especially antiquities, it’s understandable people want to make sure they’re using the very best conditioner without any harmful ingredients. Let’s start […]
Welcome to the new website!
If this is your first time visiting our site, Welcome! For our returning patrons, we hope you will find the new layout easier to use and product information a little more understandable. Since 1902, Pecard has been creating quality leather care for all types of leather. Mostly sold in cobbler shops and other small, family […]