Q: What makes patent shinny?
A: Patent is the leather that had gone through a special coating process which leaves a mirror like shiny and glossy leather surface.
Q: What is the characteristics of patent?
A: Because a glossy coating was added to the leather surface, the leather looks shiny and would be more water resistant than other types of leather. Water left on the leather surface would not be absorbed immediately and could be wiped out easily with a cloth or sponge.
Q: What we need to know about patent?
A1: The shiny layer of patent could be oxidized with various reasons. If patent got oxidized, it becomes sticky and would lost it's shine. If you want to keep your patent items always in good condition, regular cleaning and caring should not be omitted, clean them with patent cleaner regularly.
A2: The shiny coating of patent items may undergo chemical changes when temperature and humidity changes, which may result in color transfer, meaning it may absorb color of other items. Be aware when you store your patent bags or shoes, make sure that they are not placed too close to bags or shoes in other colors.
Q: What if my patent shoes or bags turned sticky?
A: It may be fixed if the status is not really bad but it all depends on the degree of oxidation and the status of your item.
Q: What if my patent bag/ shoe absorbed other color?
A: Sometimes you may choose to restore the original color or change it to another color but it depends on the status of the item.
