Daily Life at the Nagoya Store (Episode 8) Can you wash leather jackets?
Here we bring you some informative stories from the store manager, Kita, and new employee, Shirasawa, that are snippets from everyday life at the Nagoya store.
Episode 8: Can you wash a leather jacket?
| Shirasawa | Well, I've been sweeping outside, but it's hot (sweat) |
| Kita |
Yes, it's hot. It's definitely summer. But it's just before the rainy season. It's difficult to adjust because the temperatures in this region are very clear. |
| Shirasawa | Isn't the climate the same all over Japan? |
| Kita | I was born and raised in the Sotobo region of Chiba, so even in the hottest summers, the temperature never reached 35°C, and in the winter it rarely dropped below freezing. It seems that there are large temperature differences in basins like Kyoto and Nagoya. |
| Shirasawa | That's right, it's subtly different. |
| Kita | For example, Nagoya is a car-oriented city with a lot of asphalt. Especially in the summer, the heat from the sun makes the temperature feel higher, so it was hard for me to get used to it. I sweat a lot. |
| Shirasawa | That's true, but sweat isn't good for your leather jacket, is it? |
| Kita |
That's right, it can cause blemishes, so it's good to have early care and preventative measures.Maybe use a water repellent spray. By the way, do you remember what we talked about the cleaning the other day? |
| Shirasawa | Can you wash a leather jacket? |
| Kita | Yes. Kadoya also has a cleaning service called "Reflether" that specializes in cleaning leather products. Not only does it clean the leather, it also nourishes it and helps maintain it. |
| Click here for the Refrazer homepage | |
| Shirasawa | Oh, it's on the homepage too! |
| Kita |
Please check it out when you have time. We can also accept orders at our own stores, so that's also our job. |
| Shirasawa |
got it. By the way, are there any customers who have to send their clothes to the dry cleaners every time they wear them? |
| Kita | No, no, if you repeatedly clean an item just because it's a little dirty, it will fade, shrink, or lose its shape due to the natural materials, so you need to explain this to your customers, especially when washing it for the first time. Too much of a good thing is bad. |
| Shirasawa | I see. So about once a year? |
| Kita |
Hmm. Rather than regularly, I think it's fine to clean it whenever there's noticeable dirt or mold. I think it's fine if you're doing a good job of self-care. Self-care products are available in stores. |
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Cream, milk, oil, cleaner, cloth, mouton gloves, etc. We also carry various types of brushes other than those shown in the image. |
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| Shirasawa | So, when you're in a pinch, you can rely on RefLaser! |
| Kita |
Yeah, that's a good thing to say. The jacket is fine, but I personally recommend the boots too. |
| Shirasawa | Do you have any boots? |
| Kita |
There's nothing special about it, but the gaps between the sole and the upper and the stitching have been cleaned up nicely, giving it a nice washed feel. Besides, people with nice boots look smart, right? |
| Shirasawa |
is that so? |
| Kita | I think a leather jacket looks cooler when it's well-worn, but boots look cooler when they're polished to a high shine. |
| Shirasawa | Well, there really wasn't anything special. This is just my personal opinion. |
| Kita |
Well, well, well. Although they only repair their own products, Ref Leather also welcomes products from other companies, and they can clean leather products such as gloves, bags, furs and some combination products, so Shirasawa-kun, why not give it a try? |
| Shirasawa |
Yes, I'll try it if I get the chance. By the way, the boots we were talking about reminded me that the toes of boots turn black, right? Can I make them look nicer with Refinished Leather? |
| Kita |
That's a gear shift pedal mark, right? That's a bit tricky. I think it will make it look a little nicer though. Changes in leather such as fading, scratches, and heat shrinkage are not dirt and cannot be cleaned. Even if the blackening on the toes comes off, the scratches will remain. However, if the color has faded, it is possible to paint the surface with an airbrush, so the color can be repaired. |
| Shirasawa | It's like repainting it. Is it recoloring? |
| Kita | That's right. However, since it is not a "dyeing process", if the surface adhesion rate of the paint is poor, the original material will be exposed by physical contact. There are some leathers that can be done with this and some that can't, and you need experience to take on the job, so first ask a senior staff member or directly to Ref Leather. |
| Shirasawa |
got it. I think of dark spots on the toes of my boots as proof that I'm a biker. |
| Kita |
Yeah, I think that's good. While we're on the subject of boots, do you know the difference between work boots and riding boots? |
| Shirasawa | There seems to be a difference in safety and operability. |
| Kita | Yes, but riding boots don't have steel toes for safety reasons. |
| Shirasawa | What?! It's not included? |
| Kita | That's right. Because... |
(Door opening sound)
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Kita
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Ah, I see a customer. |
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Shirasawa
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welcome! |
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Kita
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welcome! |
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Kita
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(I'll talk about it again when I have time.) |
to be continued···
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