I have some cheap fabric and leather gardening gloves (Verve brand from Morrisons) that got wet and now the leather has set so hard they’re unwearable.
Is there any simple treatment that will restore pliability?
Tim
Rescuing gardening gloves.
Feb 02, 2024
Last reply: 2 years ago
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I think that any 'leather restorer' should do the job
Car leather restores at Halfords
Olive oil?
On 02 Feb 2024, The Natural Philosopher wrote
I wonder how much the "cheap fabric and leather gardening gloves" cost in the first place? Is it cost effective to buy a leather-restoring product instead of just buying another pair of cheap gloves?
They weren’t much more than £5 a pair so it’s not worth spending money on treatment products. Looking for something that I have to hand.
Tim
Bit too greasy. Isn't it lanolin you need?
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Well it depends on how you use the gloves. Mine are ripped to shreds every year and I get a new set, but I have thorny problems :-)
if your on lighter duties, a pot of conditioner will last for years.
Hand cream?
Wet them, put them on when soft, rub them with soap, castile soap if you have it. Work up a thick lather and work it into the leather.
Do not rinse, let dry. (That is, use castile instead of saddle soap.)
Knead until soft & pliable once dry, perhaps starting before the leather is bone-dry.
Thomas Prufer
Not just hand cream :-)
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He could buy two pairs of gloves for the same money.
On 02 Feb 2024, Tim+ wrote
Ah; fair 'nuff. (I was misled by the mention of Halfords -- wrongly assumed the discussion was of possible treatments to purchase.)
I actually have a tub of udder cream (bought to treat my runner’s feet). I shall experiment with it.
Tim
Fabric Conditioner? It shouldn't take much.
What about Savlon, or KY Jelly?
Dubbin!
It's what I use on my gardening gloves. Apply fairly thickly in the first instance. Keeps them soft and pliable. Use it on my walking boots as well.
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