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Nominated in the top 3 worldwide as suppliers of the year

Leather Repair Company nominated in the top 3 in the world as supplier of the year in the USA by the IDA, voting closes 4th January 2023 please get voting for us now.

How Dirty Is Your Interior

How grubby is your interior? Germs, bacteria, dirt, grease and grime all inside your interior that your sat in day in day out, you spend thousands making the outside shine for others to see, yet sit in grime all day long! Keeping your interior clean and protected with the correct coatings can help improve your health.

How To Repair A Ripped Up Motorcycle Jacket

Here are some top tips to easily fix those tears and scrapes, allowing you to use your jacket longer and making your coat more sustainable.

What Is Saddle Soap?

Where leather maintenance is concerned, knowing how best to look after the material will certainly stand you in good stead.

Hot Trend: Luxury Leather Flooring

We perhaps don’t immediately consider leather as a viable material… but, if you’re going for a luxury aesthetic at home or in a commercial environment, it might well be that leather is, in fact, a wonderful way to go.

Leather Remains Top Fashion Choice During Summer

The temperatures might have broken records this week, but it is always a good time to wear leather, as celebrities have shown the fabric remains a fashion must-have, whatever the weather. 

Removing Candle Wax From Leather

Candle wax can cause staining to the leather surface and be problematic to remove, removing this in a safe way will keep your leather items looking better, removing incorrectly can and will cause damage to the surface coating and clear coat that's on the leather.

Magic Eraser Sponge – Melamine Foam

Magic Eraser, may look like they clean your leather, but they are creating a great deal of damage to the surface coating of the leather skin. Removing the clear coat and some of the painted surface at the same time. They are an abrasive pad and should never be used on leather.

British Library London Leather Work

We were trusted to work in the British Library!!! One of London’s most iconic buildings. Several areas of leather were required to be repaired and treated, The Leather Repair Company were chosen and trusted to conduct these repairs at the London Library.

Aston Martin DB9 Seat Restoration

Aston Martin DB9 seats were fully restored on this stunning car, all back to factory fresh OEM standard's, colours was matched with a spectro to ensure we delivered a guaranteed match. The restoration wasn't easy, but the results look amazing.

How To Prevent Leather Sun Damage

One problem you may well encounter is sun damage and, if you’re not careful, you could find all your lovely leather starts to fade if left out in the sun. 

BMW Interior Cleaning & Repairs

Deep cleaning and repairs to a BMW leather interior, seats we badly stained and damaged, the seats were deep cleaned and repairs carried out, making the seats look like new again. Using the correct products to deep clean leather is important, APC's, Magic Eraser, Scrubber Pads are all wrong and damage leather coatings.

Prize Winning Work On Rover P6

This Rover P6 Leather Interior was given a complete makeover. The results were truly amazing, the transformation was so good it helped the Rover P6 win a prize at the car show it was going to, you can see the letter enclosed from the happy client about this leather restoration of this old Rover.

Not Just For Boys

Angela from Sew Angelic Threads, reviewed some of the Leather Repair Company products on Handbags, Angela was very impressed wit the results and the stains it removed, including dirt and grime and removing ink stains from here favourite Radley handbags.

Ways In Which Leather Can Be Sustainable

Here are some of the ways in which leather, through industrial movements and consumer choice, can be more sustainable.

How To Protect Suede & Nubuck

When it comes to luxurious, elegant and stylish material, look no further than suede and nubuck, both of which are popular types of leather that have their own distinct characteristics and qualities.

Top Tips For Repairing Cracked Leather

Restoring and repairing leather cracks is not as difficult as it may initially appear, and with some preemptive care, maintenance and leather repair kits, cracked leather can be easily sorted out.

How To Use A Leather Repair Kit To Restore A Car Seat

Leather can be repaired and restored to its original condition, in most cases. Here’s a guide on how to fix tears or holes in leather car seats.

How To Soften Old Dried Out Leather

How to soften up old dried out worn leather that's brittle, cracked and looking like its fit for the bin, this can be re cycled, moisturised, and brought back to life again by putting softness back into the hide with natural leather oils using the LRC20 Leather Softening Creme.

How To Restore Your Old Leather Wallets

Learn how to restore your old leather wallet or leather purse, or even your old leather shoes, with this guide we show you how to restore leather wallets and even carry out art painting on leather goods. Complete customs art designs on your sneakers even and start up your own business.

Revamp Leather Blazers For 2022 Trend

Celebrities have been sporting the look for the last few seasons, with this trend not looking like it is going anywhere any time soon.

Vehicle Interior Detailing

Vehicle Interior Detailing, what is it and how do you do it, interior detailing and interior coatings are just as rewarding as exterior paint work correction an ceramic coatings, learn all about Nano coatings, how to detail an interior correctly. Find out about why you cant steam clean leather and why you should use a magic eraser on leather or scrubber pads and why microfibre cloths are bery bad for leather.

How To Prep Leather In 2 Simple Steps

It doesn’t matter what repair you do, at some stage you will need to apply leather colour. The leather paint application is generally the point in a repair where your leather comes back to life again, as without it the repair would not blend in to the leathers finish. The leather preparation stage is extremely important it has to be done correctly as it ensures the colour’s adhesion to the leather is perfect at all times!

Leather Repair Paints To Repair Colour Loss Areas

Leather Repair Paints are water-based colourants designed to repair leather where colour has come off or been scuffed and scratched, or to change the colour of leather items, Its great for putting leather paint back on car seats to match an OEM finish or for furniture to match the manufacturers finish.

Mould Issues On Leather & Its Dangers To Health

Mould is a dangerous form of fungi that can cause bad staining to leather items like, leather jackets, leather handbags, leather shoes, leather car interiors. Mould needs to be removed quickly and safely as its dangerous to your health causing breathing issues.

Have You Considered Taking A Leather Repair Training Course?

The art of leather repair is a rare and in-demand skill, which is best learned from experts in a hands-on environment. This is exactly what you can do at the Leather Repair Company’s training facility in Hull, East Yorkshire, where there is a choice of 1, 2 and 4-day training courses.

Top Tips For Extending The Life Of Your Leather

Here are some essential tips and tricks to ensure the longevity of your leather jackets, bags and furniture.

WEF Report On Clothing May Highlight Sustainability Of Leather

The use of leather in clothing, shoes, furniture, bags and sports equipment like cricket balls has been taken for granted for centuries, but in recent years some have questioned its use.

How To Look After A Leather Handbag

To ensure your leather handbag looks great and to prevent serious damage building up. Here is a quick guide to taking care of your handbag.

The Complex World Of Vegan Leather

The world of vegan leather is exceptionally complex and diverse, as manufacturers tried to match the durability, strength and applicability of leather with very mixed results.

Mercedes Benz Goes Hell For Sustainable Leather!

Sustainable leather is really taking centre stage at the moment and it’s interesting to see some big name brands starting to make this a top priority.

What Was The First Sport To Use A Leather Ball?

Because of its flexibility, one of leather’s most enduring uses is its use to make balls for a wide variety of sports, including cricket, football, rugby, baseball amongst many others.

Real Leather Vs Vegan: All You Need To Know

The most commonly used materials for synthetic leathers are polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polyurethane (PU), which are plastic-based materials. However, these two common plastics have caused concerns about the impact of vegan leather on the environment.

Leather Repair Co Paving The Way With Eco Techniques!

When it comes to innovation in green working practices, Leather Repair Company is proving to be a true pioneer in its field, using technology to help it achieve its eco-friendly goals and ambitions.

Top Bag Trends For 2022

How To Clean And Care For Your Motorcycle Leathers

After your motorcycle and your helmet, your biker leathers are the next most vital piece of kit. Riding a motorbike is a physically demanding activity, making use of every muscle group and your brain.

When Did Leather Jackets Become Fashionable?

Leather clothing has been an important part of warm, comfortable and protective outfits since before civilisation itself, with leatherworking and leather care developing over thousands of years.

Leather Repair Company Expands In Florida

Leather Repair Company Rapidly Expanding around the USA, with more locations coming, we now have distributors in Florida.

How to Clean Leather Couches And Chairs

You can’t beat the luxury of a handsome leather sofa, and you will want to ensure it stays that way. Wear and tear is inevitable, unfortunately, but as long as you clean and care for your leather properly, the material will only improve with age, like a fine wine.

Why You Should Not Neglect Your Car Leather This Winter

How To Fix Leather Furniture After Christmas

Now the Christmas decorations have come down, it may well be that your sofas or chairs need leather restoration work, due to stains, scratches or other blemishes.

Tips For Caring For A Leather Sofa

Although it is a very durable material, a little TLC will keep it in top condition and extend its lifespan. Here’s a quick guide on caring for your furniture.

How To Give Your Car That Classy Bond Look

If you have an older car, whether it is an Aston Martin or another vintage model, you may need a bit of classic car dashboard repair work now and again.

What Are The Most Common Causes Of Leather Damage?

Whilst leather is a very strong material, it is not invincible, and some rather innocuous events can cause it to fade and crack, requiring leather repair to restore it to its former glory. Here are some of the most common causes of leather damage.

How To Look After Leather Shoes: Our Top Tips!

To help you determine whether you’re helping your leather shoes and boots live their best life and really stand the test of time, here are a couple of top tips from the team here at Leather Repair Company.

007 reasons to keep your car leathers looking great

Whether you own an Aston Martin that Bond would happily drive (if you added a few lethal weapons, of course) or any other car with leather seats, you need not put up with them looking worn or damaged.

The Leather Tanning Process Explained

Have you ever stopped to think about how leather is made and what actually goes into the process of manufacturing to provide us all with such a good quality material?

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Leather Repair Company Training Courses Open In The USA

ECO Friendly Or Not

Vegan Leather is a myth its plastic seats

We have a very exciting announcement!

We have been awarded ISO 9001 and ISO 14001!

Norway Expansion

The first week started at the Oslo Motor Show, and what a spectacular show it was!

Unbeatable Prices On Mercedes Leather Interior Restoration from as little as £200

Repair and Restoration Specialists

Bedroom Furniture Resprays

A Plastic Surface Coated Product Known As Bi – Cast Leather

Leather Repair Technician

Within the world of leather care and repair, one name speaks of experience and quality more than any other – Leather Repair Company.

Alterations For Leather Clothing, Jackets, Trousers, Motorbike clothing

Repair Your Leather Steering As Good As New From As Little £20 Unbeatable Prices

Convertible – Soft Top Cleaning & Restoration

The Bottom Of A Leather Hide Is called A Split Leather

What can go wrong with steam cleaning leather ?

Warning to all Detailers – Valeters – Cleaners

Pre 50 American Auto Club & The Rally Of The Giants Car Show.

Re Wax My Jacket Keeping it waterproof and clean.

With waxed jackets / garments do not dry clean the, do not use soaps and detergents, do not tumble dry them,

Easy process for removing dents from the leathers surface is an easy to follow process

Restorer Balm ¦ Leather Balm

Rub Off Leather Is A Pigmented Finish With The Surface Rubbed Off.

Rub off leather is a variety of pigmented leather where the surface is made with more characters by application of a contrasting top

A Partially Sealed Leather Known As Semi Aniline Leather

Semi aniline leather usually has a light surface coating of pigment or even a light finish coating making it more durable.

The Smart Choice, For Smart Looking Leather, The Smart Repair Leather Service.

For a free no obligation quote or to arrange for a smart repair technician to visit you and provide an exact price simply email or call

Nissan Figaro Club

The Nissan Figaro was introduced in 1989, the car is equipped with leather seats, air-conditioning, a CD player and even an open roof.