A soft but dense applicator sponge for applying leather glove care gel.
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A soft but dense applicator sponge for applying care gel to leather gloves.
The applicator sponge is used to apply a small amount of care gel with gentle pressure.
You can cut pieces of the sponge into the size you need. For example, a relatively small piece is suitable for maintaining the gaps between the fingers of a glove.
Manufacturer: FAMACO manufactures high-quality and practical leather care products. The French family business was founded in 1931 by Frédéric Pfirter, and the brand is still well-run by the same family. FAMACO's production and offices are located in Châtillon near Paris.
Care and washing of leather gloves
Although gloves do not like to get wet occasionally, they can be washed by hand if necessary. However, gloves only need washing rarely, if ever. Machine washing is far too harsh for leather gloves.
How often should you care for your gloves? There is no single answer to this. If you have several gloves in use, your gloves may need thorough care and washing very rarely. Gloves that are in very active use may need care, for example, at the end of the season.
Watch the leather glove care instruction video HERE. The video and care instructions have been updated in collaboration with the Finnish clothing care pioneer Arkivé Atelier. Below are the written instructions for washing leather gloves.
You will need the following tools:
- Leather soap. Use a very mild and high-fat detergent (e.g. our selection of leather soaps or Marseille soap). The fat content of the detergent protects the elasticity and softness of the leather.
- Two sponges. One for soap and one for care gel. A good sponge for soap is, for example, a natural sponge. A denser but soft piece of foam plastic is best for care gel.
- A small container for water.
- Gentle leather care product. We recommend Famaco Leather Care Gel. Gloves made from the finest leather do not like protective sprays or creams containing silicone.
- Leather brush.
You can easily find all the tools in our selection.
Leather glove washing instructions:
- Put the washable glove on your hand. Do not immerse the gloves in water, as natural fiber lining materials may shrink if the water temperature is accidentally too high. Please also note that gloves with fur linings or other fur trim cannot be washed with water.
- First, wipe off any dirt and dust that comes off the gloves with a leather brush.
- Wet the sponge and squeeze out the excess water.
- Lather the soap by rubbing the soap with the sponge.
- Use gentle circular motions to go through the entire glove, one section at a time. Every time you have soaped one part, you can wipe it clean with the clean side of the sponge.
- Let the glove dry at room temperature for 15-30 minutes. Gloves do not like heat, so do not put them on a radiator or other heat source. While the gloves are still slightly damp, carefully put them on your hand so that they regain their original shape.
- Repeat the treatment on the other glove.
- Then it is time to apply the care gel. Put the glove you want to treat on your hand. Use a clean sponge to apply the product. A surprisingly small amount of care gel is needed. So apply the product sparingly, one section at a time. If necessary, you can add more care gel to areas that seem to need it.
- Let the glove dry again and absorb the care effects of the care gel. 15-30 minutes.
- Put the glove on your hand again and brush the glove all over with a leather brush. Brushing brings out the shine of the leather and prevents it from becoming sticky.
A soft but dense applicator sponge for applying care gel to leather gloves.
The applicator sponge is used to apply a small amount of care gel with gentle pressure.
You can cut pieces of the sponge into the size you need. For example, a relatively small piece is suitable for maintaining the gaps between the fingers of a glove.
Manufacturer: FAMACO manufactures high-quality and practical leather care products. The French family business was founded in 1931 by Frédéric Pfirter, and the brand is still well-run by the same family. FAMACO's production and offices are located in Châtillon near Paris.
Care and washing of leather gloves
Although gloves do not like to get wet occasionally, they can be washed by hand if necessary. However, gloves only need washing rarely, if ever. Machine washing is far too harsh for leather gloves.
How often should you care for your gloves? There is no single answer to this. If you have several gloves in use, your gloves may need thorough care and washing very rarely. Gloves that are in very active use may need care, for example, at the end of the season.
Watch the leather glove care instruction video HERE. The video and care instructions have been updated in collaboration with the Finnish clothing care pioneer Arkivé Atelier. Below are the written instructions for washing leather gloves.
You will need the following tools:
- Leather soap. Use a very mild and high-fat detergent (e.g. our selection of leather soaps or Marseille soap). The fat content of the detergent protects the elasticity and softness of the leather.
- Two sponges. One for soap and one for care gel. A good sponge for soap is, for example, a natural sponge. A denser but soft piece of foam plastic is best for care gel.
- A small container for water.
- Gentle leather care product. We recommend Famaco Leather Care Gel. Gloves made from the finest leather do not like protective sprays or creams containing silicone.
- Leather brush.
You can easily find all the tools in our selection.
Leather glove washing instructions:
- Put the washable glove on your hand. Do not immerse the gloves in water, as natural fiber lining materials may shrink if the water temperature is accidentally too high. Please also note that gloves with fur linings or other fur trim cannot be washed with water.
- First, wipe off any dirt and dust that comes off the gloves with a leather brush.
- Wet the sponge and squeeze out the excess water.
- Lather the soap by rubbing the soap with the sponge.
- Use gentle circular motions to go through the entire glove, one section at a time. Every time you have soaped one part, you can wipe it clean with the clean side of the sponge.
- Let the glove dry at room temperature for 15-30 minutes. Gloves do not like heat, so do not put them on a radiator or other heat source. While the gloves are still slightly damp, carefully put them on your hand so that they regain their original shape.
- Repeat the treatment on the other glove.
- Then it is time to apply the care gel. Put the glove you want to treat on your hand. Use a clean sponge to apply the product. A surprisingly small amount of care gel is needed. So apply the product sparingly, one section at a time. If necessary, you can add more care gel to areas that seem to need it.
- Let the glove dry again and absorb the care effects of the care gel. 15-30 minutes.
- Put the glove on your hand again and brush the glove all over with a leather brush. Brushing brings out the shine of the leather and prevents it from becoming sticky.
The artisanal manufacturing of gloves is inherently very economical and thus ecological in terms of material usage. During the cutting phase, the cutter optimizes the consumption of leather so that the production of cutting waste is minimal. For this purpose, gloves are an excellent product, as they have many small parts (fourchettes/gussets, thumbs, wrist binding) for which very small pieces of leather can be used. The natural feel of high-quality aniline leather is preserved thanks to drum dyeing, meaning no chemicals typical of mass production are sprayed onto the leather. The waters used in the manufacturing of the materials are purified already at the factory. Taking ecological considerations into account is important to us at every stage of production and operation. For example, product tags are made from FSC-certified cardboard in the factory neighbouring our glove factory, which also keeps the transport's carbon footprint minimal.
Our gloves are handmade in Hungary in the beautiful city of Pécs, which is a centre of expertise for the manufacture of world-class quality gloves. Glove making is a highly respected craft, and the working conditions of the best glove makers in the field are good and compliant with EU laws. We only use leather obtained as a by-product of food production (such as lamb) and/or as a result of population management (such as moose/elk). We do not use the fur of farmed animals. Our priority is to manufacture high-quality and durable accessories. However, we also closely monitor the field of vegan materials, and it may be possible to produce vegan gloves in the future. Materials are sourced from reliable partners, so the stages of the production chain are known.
Gloves made from durable materials and with careful craftsmanship last a long time in use. We encourage the longest possible use of our products, and we provide guidance on glove maintenance and repair. For example, it is possible to replace the natural fibre linings of the gloves, which further extends their lifespan. The lining replacement and glove repair service operates through our store. Furthermore, sustainability is also related to the durability of style and design. As a classic accessory, gloves are not tied to seasonal trends, but serve their wearer's wardrobe throughout their entire life cycle.
