How to Properly Take Care of Your Bag, According to Experts

Vegan leather products are just like any other type of leather—they need to be taken care of so they last as long as possible. we at Oxflay build bags with top quality vegan leather. The handbag you once loved slowly becomes tainted, and before you know it, you’re left with a remnant of what once was. To keep your tote bag or fanny pack safe and sound, make sure they're stored in a dry place or inside a bag that's made from natural fibers like cotton or hemp. If possible, try not to store them in direct sunlight because this can cause damage to the material over time.

By taking time to care for your bag, you will uphold the value and maintain the appearance of your Oxflay products.

Don’t Hang It

While you may be tempted to hang your bag on a handle or hook, resist the urge. "Do not hang the bag by the handle, it could damage the leather," we recommend standing it up on a shelf.

Keep It Out of direct sunlight

Leaving your purse in the light for too long can be harmful. "Store it in a place out of direct sunlight to prevent discoloration and in a low-humidity location to prevent mold,"

Use a Dust Bag

"Dust bags are always a good idea,". Bags, should come with a dust bag, but if it doesn’t, you can find eco-friendly options pretty easily.

Clean It, But Not Too Much

Cleaning your vegan leather items isn't too difficult but does require some work and attention. You'll want to start by taking off any labels that might have been applied during production or manufacture (this includes tags). Then use a soft cloth or sponge that has been dampened with warm water and mild soap (such as dish soap), rinse

Ditch Plastic Poly Bags

If you’ve been using a plastic polybag instead of dust bag—halt! "Never store your leather handbag in a plastic polybag,". "The plastic can stick to the leather over time and damage it." Aside from avoiding the damage concern, a traditional dust bag is a far more aesthetically pleasing option so this tip should be easy to follow.

Maintain the Shape

There is nothing sadder than a lost purse. However, this structural disaster is entirely avoidable. According to Ray, rolling sweaters in the bag helps them keep their shape.

Do Not Wait Until the Last Minute to Make Repairs to Your Handbag

Don't wait to get those small repairs done because you may cause more harm than good if you do. At the first sign of damage, visit your local seamstress or leather repair shop, depending on what damage has occurred.

Consider Using a Handbag Liner

Protect the contents of your purse from spills, especially if you change your bag often, with a purse liner. Your bag will not only be protected, but you will also get more pockets to store things and the insert will facilitate easy changing of bags.

Be Sure to Zip or Fasten the Handbag and Overlap Handles on Top of It

Leaving handles with heavy hardware hanging on the sides of the bag when not in use can add stress to the bag or cause it to tear, so make sure you always zip or fasten your bags and then cover all the handles at the top.