Rules on Keeping Your Shearling Coat Looking New

Shearling coats are one of the warmest materials used in jackets. Not only are they warm, but everyone looks great in a shearling coat. Unfortunately, they aren’t cheap and with their price tag you definitely will want your coat to last as long as possible. There are several rules one must follow in order to keep your shearling coat looking as good as new for years to come. In this guide, I’ll share these simple rules to prevent any damage to your shearling coat.

The most common mistake people make when caring for their shearling coat is they use a washing machine and/or dryer. This is a very easy way to ruin your coat. Always dry clean and air-dry your coat.

Shearling coats easily pick up dirt. In order to prevent the dirt from settling into the coat and causing permanent damage, frequent cleanings are a must. The longer the dirt sits in the shearling, the harder it is to remove it. Frequent cleanings (obviously this varies on how often you wear your coat), will keep your coat looking as good as new.

Winter goes hand in hand with fires and heating. Any source of high heat, especially an open fire can easily destroy your shearling and the leather. Never place your jacket near the fire or near any heating system.

Sunlight can also damage your shearling coat. If you keep the jacket in front of a window that gets a lot of light this can bleach out the shearling. It obviously won’t happen in a day, but if it’s for weeks at a time it can easily fade out.

When it comes to storing your coat, never use a plastic garment bag. Many assume this is the best way to protect it; however this traps all the moisture in the coat which can damage the materials. Shearling coats need to breathe, so always use a cloth garment bag which is allows the shearling to breathe.

Shearling coats deserve space in the closet! Make sure the coat has some room and isn’t just cramped into the closet. It should always hang in its natural form and never in any sort of contorted way. The hangar you use should always be stout as well and never hang your coat on anything round, like a door knob.

There’s nothing too difficult on this list! If you can follow these few simple steps in caring for your shearling coat, you’re jacket will look as good as new for many years to come!

To see more on shearling coats and even on caring for a faux shearling coats check out this authors blog at shearlingcoats.org.