If you love your Louis then you will absolutely be familiar with their Canvas & Vachetta Leather!
At almost opposite ends of the spectrum, Canvas can be incredibly durable and on the other Vachetta can mark with just a touch!
We are here to give you all of the information you'll need to care for both so your favorite accessories remain looking their best for years to come!
If you haven't yet purchased, our Canvas & Vachetta 3 Step Bundle really is the best place to start. After years of experience with both, we've curated the perfect bundle of products to cleanse, condition & protect.
CANVAS
There are 3 different Canvas styles - Classic Monogram, Damier Azur & Damier Ebene. You may also find seasonal limited editions.
Canvas is a coated fabric and extremely easy to care for, our Cleansing Wipes are perfect to keep your canvas cleansed and refreshed. Gently wipe over your entire bag, allow to dry and buff with a dry cloth or mitt to add shine.
If your Canvas is looking a little tired and faded then you can condition using our Nourishing Conditioner (found in our 3 Step Bundle), this will gently condition the canvas whilst also providing a UV Protection - further protecting your canvas against damaging UV Rays which lead to premature ageing and cracking of the canvas. To apply, we recommend using a small amount with one of our mitts and gently / evenly massaging into the canvas.
You can also protect with our Stain Guard which will help to protect your Canvas against marks, stains & color transfer! You can choose to apply via a clean cloth or mitt, gently and evenly wiping the product onto the canvas (this would be recommended if your handbag has Vachetta trim).
Or, you can spray the product by creating a fine mist, spray from 20-30 cm's in a continuous motion and have a clean cloth or mitt to hand to wipe off any excess. (We do not recommend this option if your handbag contains Vachetta).
VACHETTA
Vachetta leather is an untreated, calfskin leather which is extremely susceptible to marks & stains. Unfortunately, once these marks and stains occur they are almost impossible to remove - which is why we knew we had to create a product which protected vachetta and was safe to use! We really feel we've found the holy grail product in our Stain Guard which works perfectly with Vachetta!
If your Vachetta is new, or has no existing marks then we would NOT recommend cleansing, it's important with Vachetta to use as minimal amount of products as possible.
Check out our Vachetta Guide:
If Patina is even like the photo then our only recommendation is to protect with our Water and Stain Guard.
Apply the product onto a clean cloth (our mitts are perfect) and wipe evenly over all sections of the leather, paying particular attention to any seams / ridges.
An even application is key so try to work going around your bag in a particular order.
If Patina is even like the photo then our only recommendation is to protect with our Water and Stain Guard.
Apply the product onto a clean cloth (our mitts are perfect) and wipe evenly over all sections of the leather, paying particular attention to any seams / ridges.
An even application is key so try to work going around your bag in a particular order.
Option 1 - Protect with our Water and Stain Guard. and nothing else. This will not remove marks and stains but will help to prevent them in the future.
Option 2 - Cleanse gently and evenly with our Gentle Foam Cleanser, please note that marks and stains are incredibly difficult to remove when it comes to Vachetta and results will vary. When applying any product to vachetta it’s really important to apply evenly. Vachetta may darken after cleansing.
Option 3 - If Vachetta leather is dry, worn and looking tired then you can condition using either our Nourishing Conditioner (found in our 3 Step Bundle).
Our Nourishing Conditioner (found in our 3 Step Bundle) will condition more intensely and would be recommended for severely dry & cracked Vachetta.
After cleansing or conditioning you can then proceed to protect with our Water and Stain Guard, this will help to protect against any future marks and stains.
Always ensure you allow the Vachetta leather to dry for a minimum of 6 hours in between applications.
TOP TIP -
Do not apply any product and let it sit on the Vachetta, this leather will start to absorb product right away and this can result in uneven marks. Always apply any product to a clean cloth / mitt or sponge and work the product in evenly & gently straight away
How to protect your Vachetta with our Water and Stain Guard.
This product has been tested extensively on Vachetta and as long as applied correctly should not mark or darken the leather
Application really is key - and we would always recommend the following:
- Test products on an inconspicuous area (this goes for all of our products, on all surfaces).
- Remove any accessories - luggage tags, cloches and protect these separately (allow them to fully dry before replacing)
- Ensure the leather is dry and free from any dust or oils.
- Apply the product onto a clean cloth (our mitts are perfect) and wipe evenly over all sections of the leather, paying particular attention to any seams / ridges. An even
application is key so try to work going around your bag in a particular order.
We always suggest light, even coats. 1-2 lighter coats is far more beneficial than 1 heavier application, this is particularly important when it comes to areas such as handles.
Always allow to dry for up to 6 hours between coats.
Once you are happy you have protected all sections allow to naturally dry before using for up to 24 hours (do not try to speed up this drying process).