LEATHER MATE , bees wax waterproofer conditioner.

Leather Mate (Urad) is the world's number one selling leather care product of its kind.

Ingredients

The principal ingredients of Leather Mate are carnauba wax and lanolin.

CARNAUBA WAX
Carnauba wax is produced by the leaves of the Carnauba Palm to protect the plant against the intense heat, harsh sunlight, humidity and constant moisture characteristic of the harsh equatorial climate of South America.

Carnauba has a very strong grain structure and is the hardest wax known to man (pure carnauba in its natural state is harder than concrete). When exposed to water, carnauba wax swells and closes its pores. Any surface coated with carnauba wax will be similarly protected.

It is this property that gives Leather Mate its "breathable" water protection. In dry weather it allows the leather to breathe normally. But when it rains, or the leather gets wet, the carnauba wax swells and blocks out the water. Carnauba is incredibly durable and dries to a deep, natural shine (in contrast to bees wax, paraffin and many synthetic waxes which tend to cloud and occlude). Furthermore, whilst beeswax melts at a relatively low 62 degrees Celsius, carnauba wax has a softening range of 83-84 degrees Celsius making it especially suitable for use in very hot climates.

LANOLIN
Lanolin is the oily secretion that sheep release from their skin as a defence against environmental extremes. It is extracted from shorn wool and is manufactured entirely without harm to animals.

Lanolin is white and odourless, has excellent emulsifying properties and is unlikely to turn rancid. Due to its powers of penetration, its favourable softening range, and its ability to supply body to the dressing, lanolin provides an ideal base for leather treatments.

Through centuries of use, lanolin has proven to be a wonderful emollient with highly desirable qualities in replacing oils leached through environmental harshness. Just as lanolin acts as a waterproof raincoat to the animal it imparts some of this benefit to leather goods.

Why does leather need to be cared for?

Although leather is easy to care for, it is not indestructible. Factors such as age, sunlight, perspiration, environmental conditions and everyday wear and tear cause leather to dry out. To maintain its appearance and other desirable qualities, leather requires regular care. This is best accomplished by treating the leather as we would our own skin; taking care to keep it clean and moisturised.

Leather Mate is a four-in-one product which cleans, nourishes, protects and shines all smooth leathers with no restriction on colour in a single, fast and easy application. Leather Mate dries quickly without leaving any sticky or greasy residue and will not mark your clothing or fabrics.

Ideally, apply Leather Mate to newly purchased items before you begin using them and at regular intervals thereafter.

Leather Mate is suitable for an extremely wide range of applications including most finished leathers, vinyl, rubber, plastic and even unfinished woods. Due to the wide range of modern materials, manufacturing methods and chemicals used in producing leather and imitation leather goods, it always wise to test Leather Mate on a small inconspicuous area.

Value for money

A little Leather Mate goes a long way. The fact that you use so little on the sponge means a single tub can last for years.

Leather Mate has an extremely long shelf life and will not harden or dry out like a regular polish, allowing you to use the entire contents without wastage. When Leather Mate is shaken its consistency becomes liquid. If left to sit for a few minutes it reverts to its original paste form. If Leather Mate has been left unused for a long while its components may separate. This is easily remedied with a quick shake.
e will greatly extend the life of your expensive leathers thereby saving you money.

LEATHER MATE – NEUTRAL – Neutral is suitable for all colours of smooth finished leather. It cleans, nourishes, shines and protects in a single, fast and easy application.

LEATHER MATE – BLACK – If you have a lot of black leather, or your leather needs some colour rejuvination, this product is a smart addition to your purchase of Neutral Leather Mate. The Black Leather Mate contains a unique pigment that penetrates the leather and will not rub off if properly applied.