CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Denim

We use sanforized (pre-shrunk) denim. Sanforization minimizes the amount of shrinkage.

We recommend waiting for several weeks before your first wash. Less washing means higher contrast fades. Use your best judgement. When they need a wash, just wash them.

Waiting too long though (6 months +) to wash your jeans can significantly reduce the lifetime of your denim. The dirt will eventually break down the fibers and cause early tearing and wear.

Washing Instructions:

-Uncuff jeans and shake out any dirt.

-Hand wash in your sink or tub with mild detergent. Let soak in cold water for about an hour, agitate occasionally.

-Drain the dirty water and repeat if needed. Cold rinse to remove remaining detergent.

-Tug out any wrinkles in the denim before hanging.

-Hang to dry. Do not tumble dry. The dryer accelerates wear and increases shrinkage.

-If you must use a washing machine, so be it. Just know it will break down your jeans a little bit faster and they might not last as long.

Duck Canvas

Duck canvas is a tightly woven cotton fabric. It’s durable and versatile, as well as weather and abrasion-resistant.

Garments made with duck canvas should be washed by hand. Submerge the garment in cold water with mild detergent for one to two hours, occasionally agitating the garment. Rinse with cold water. While wet, stretch the garment at the seams. This step is critical as duck canvas is more prone to shrinkage than other cotton fabrics and stretching it while it’s wet helps prevent this. Hang to dry.

 

Waxed Canvas

Our waxed canvas fabric is made using duck canvas. The difference? The cotton yarns of the duck canvas have been impregnated with wax to make waxed canvas. That means our waxed canvas is just as strong as duck canvas, with an added layer of protection against water, wind, or whatever weather you find yourself in.

 

Waxed canvas products can be used for months (and even years) without maintenance. As needed, spot clean using cold water and mild detergent. Avoid machine washing and hang to dry. After long periods of use, you can re-wax using a natural fabric wax to maintain its weather resistance.

 

 

Leather

The tanning of animal hides creates leather, which is strong, durable, and versatile. But much like our own skin, leather products require cleaning, hydration, and protection. How regularly you need to clean and care for your product largely depends on your frequency of use.

 

We recommend cleaning your leather products once a year - but honestly, every two to three years is also acceptable. Consider caring for your leather products more frequently if you use them regularly (more than once a week). 

 

There are many different ways to clean and care for leather. Your preferred method may differ from ours, and that’s okay - but this is how we do it. 

 

We use a horsehair brush to remove dirt build-up from the surface of the leather. Use a damp cloth (damp - not soaking wet) to clean any remaining dirt or debris. After cleaning, allow the leather to dry completely. Use your hand or a lint-free cloth to spread an even layer of an all-natural leather oil or wax onto the leather. Let the leather dry for several hours, ideally in a warm space. Once it has dried completely, you can use a different horsehair brush or cloth to buff the surface of the leather; this will remove any excess wax and help maintain the leather’s sheen. Any oils or waxes will darken leather that is light in color. You can spot test a new treatment on a small, discreet part of the leather product to see how it affects the color. In our view, this simply contributes to the beautiful and unique patina of your leather item.

 

Leather can stretch, so avoid overfilling items like leather wallets.

 

Wool

Wool is naturally warm and resistant to stains, wrinkles, and odors. Best of all? It requires minimal care. 

 

Generally, it’s a good idea to clean your wool garment once a year. Do not machine wash or dry. Hand wash wool by submerging it in cold water mixed with a gentle wool detergent for 30 minutes. A regular, mild laundry detergent will also work but can dry out the wool with repeated use. Rinse and remove excess water by laying the garment flat on a towel and pressing it - do not wring. Lay flat to dry. Allow the garment plenty of time to fully dry - wool can take up to 48 hours to dry completely.

 

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Have questions about how to care for your Sidnaw Co. product? Reach out to us, and we’ll be happy to help.