Saphir Coated Fabric lotion

What is coated fabric?

Coated fabric is a fabric which can be canvas that are coated with polymer or elastomer which are water resistant.

It is not a real leather.

Coated Canvas is used by designer brands such as Louis Vuitton (typically on their Monogram and Damier lines), Dior, Fendi and Goyard. Gucci also use Coated Canvas (GG Plus) on a number of their handbags and also offer their own unique Crystal Canvas and Dialux Canvas incarnation.

Luxury handbags which typically are made from Coated Canvas:

Gucci Boston, Goyard Anjou Tote / Saint Louis PM bag, Louis Vuitton Alma / Galleria / Keepall / Neverfull and Speedy.

Coated Canvas Benefits

Don’t despair if you purchased a Coated Canvas item believing it was leather, as Coated Canvas does have its own range of benefits. The application of a plastic coating, ensures that handbags made from Coated Canvas are lightweight and durable – so no more back problems from carrying heavy bags for these connoisseurs! It’s scratch resistant property also makes it an enticing choice for a handbag to be made from. Another feature of this material includes, its waterproof nature. This makes it easy to clean with the correct specialist cleaning products. Find out more on maintaining your coated canvas item below.

How to Care for Coated Canvas

For effective maintenance, clean regularly with pH-neutral soap and a soft brush. Always rinse with clean water. Any stains such as pen ink, coffee, wine, eosine or denim should be cleaned off immediately in order to prevent them becoming permanently embedded in the coated fabric.

Then apply Saphir coatedfabric lotion. Saphir Coated fabric lotion will effectively clean the surface of most coated fabrics by removing dirt and greasy deposits that accumulate over time.

The thin protective layer of Carnauba wax applied on the surface of the treated items helps maintain the original beauty of the material. This lotion was created in collaboration with skilled leather craftsmen specifically for coated fabrics.

RECOMMENDED

• Dust
• Clean regularly with pH-neutral soap and a soft brush.
• Rinse with clean water (avoid using too much water to prevent it seeping into the seams)
• Remove traces of perspiration regularly
• Avoid prolonged exposure to sources of heat
• Particular care should be taken of light colours, which are more sensitive.

NOT RECOMMENDED:

• Leaving soap or cleaning product residues on the surface
• Using abrasive stain removers
• Steam-cleaning
• Machine-washing the fabric

AVOID:

Any commercial detergents, solvents or stain removers not certified by NF Collectivité and any products that we do not recommend should be avoided.

• Alcohol / acetone / undiluted bleach
• Solvents, detergents and stain removers not certified by NF Collectivité
• Abrasive cleaning products
• Perchloroethylene
• All types of wax
• Trichloroethylene

These products denature the protective veneer of the coating and make it brittle.