STORAGE
To preserve the shape of your sheepskin shearling coat, use a large, curved hanger with broad ends when hanging, storing, or drying it. Always keep your coat in a breathable garment bag of cotton or woven fabric. Plastic dry-cleaning bags and PEVA or vinyl bags do not allow air to circulate, which can cause discoloration and damage the integrity of your coat.
Be sure to hang your coat away from direct light sources of all kinds to avoid fading.
DRYING
While you can wear sheepskin in the rain or snow, it’s best not to saturate it with moisture fully. If your coat gets wet, shake off the excess water or snow, blot dry with a clean towel, and hang your coat to dry at room temperature, making sure to avoid any direct heat sources.
Do not vigorously rub your sheepskin coat, as that will force the moisture deep into the leather and damage the garment.
After your coat is thoroughly dry, use a suede brush to brush the nap of your coat’s exterior—unless it has a Nappa finish, in which case it’s best to rub the coat lightly with a soft towel. You can fluff the inside wool lightly with a wire brush.
CLEANING
To clean up small spills on your sheepskin coat, wipe with a damp cloth, and gently pluck any debris or dirt stains from the suede with tweezers. You can also use a scouring pad to lightly rejuvenate the suede and remove dirt marks at the same time.
To treat liquid spots on your sheepskin coat from grease, drinks, etc., sprinkle a layer of corn starch directly onto the spot and let it sit for a day or two (the more significant the stain, the longer you should let the corn starch sit). When you’re ready, dust off the corn starch and brush the nap of the suede with a suede brush. If your coat has a Nappa finish, do not use a suede brush; instead, rub lightly with a soft towel.
