Fur Cleaning and Glazing
The Fur trades associations have long been in agreement that the only safe and beneficial fur cleaning method is the "Furriers Method".
This process is and has been the standard for many years. It consists of a several step process that removes soil from the hairs, adds oil to the skin and weatherproofs the outer hair. Our company uses the furriers method with modern environmentally friendly cleaning chemicals.
Before cleaning, the lining is inspected and treated with a cleaning agent to remove soil, makeup and perspiration. Crushed corncob is the medium, laced with chemicals, used to clean and glaze the fur. Dirt is pulled out of the hairs, lubrication is transferred to the skin to make it soft and pliable and a weatherproofing agent is applied to the outer guard hairs to repel dirt and to give the fur surface a shiny brilliant look and feel. In the finishing process the fur and lining is inspected for rips and tears, the lining is ironed and the fur is placed in storage.
Leather Cleaning
Florida Fur and Leather uses the Kirk's Suede-Life process for cleaning suede and leather garments. Kirk's system is called the Clean and Green system because only environmentally friendly chemicals are used in a wet-clean process.
Most leather garments are pre-spotted to soften specific stains such as dirty collar and cuffs. The garments are washed in a specially designed washer with chemical additives to clean, soften and protect the leather. After slow drying the garments are tumbled and pressed or steam finished. Most garments require dying and repainting of the surface to hide set-in stains and flaws. The item is inspected for minor flaws before being returned to the customer in an as-new condition.
Many manufacturing companies recommend the Suede-Life cleaning process on their care label including St. John's Bay, Arizona and Eddie Bauer. |
