To make sure your garments last, it’s important to treat them well. Explore our tips on how to care for different clothing types. As leather evolves over time, proper care is essential, especially for ARMA's specialized leather items. Please follow these guidelines to maintain their quality and durability.

(PRE) CARE

Arma products are made with the highest quality materials,
design and craftmanship. All of our items are made from genuine leather, suede or shearling. Taking care of leather items is essential, as it is a material that evolves over time. Please refer to the following advice when caring for our items: 

1. Shearling or sheepskin: before wearing shearling, we recommend that you treat it with a water-repellent spray. Spray it at around 30cm from the jacket on the fabric, and let it airdry after (preferably outside). When sprayed in, shearling can handle rain and snow quite well. If your coat unexpectedly becomes really wet, please shake off the excess water and blot dry with a clean towel.

Please always store your shearling items hanging in the dark.

2. Suede: before wearing suede items, we recommend that you treat them with a water-repellent spray. Spray it at around 30cm from the jacket on the fabric, and let it airdry after. Avoid prolonged
exposure to sun- or artificial light and moisture. When storing your suede items, please use a cloth or cotton garment bag, do not use a plastic bag.

Please always store your suede items hanging in the dark. 

3. Leather: before wearing leather items, we recommend that you treat them with a water-repellent spray. Spray it at around 30cm from the items on the fabric, and let it airdry after. Avoid prolonged exposure to sun- or artificial light and moisture.

Please always store your leather items hanging. 

STORING

Proper storage helps preserve the unique structure and quality of your garments, preventing damage. 

• Leather / suede jackets:
  Store hanging in a cotton garment bag (avoid plastic) to prevent moisture build-up. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight or artificial light, as this can cause discoloration.
• Shearling coats:
  Store hanging in a cotton garment bag. Before wearing, treat with a water-repellent spray. If it gets wet, shake off excess water, blot with a clean towel and air dry naturally.
• Trousers:
  Hang to prevent wrinkles, especially leather and suede. Use a trouser hanger to maintain the shape.
• Wool items:
  Wool should be stored clean to avoid attracting moths. Hang wool jackets on sturdy hangers and keep them in breathable garment bags to retain shape.

CLEANING

Before washing our garments always thoughtfully check the care labels for specific instructions. 

• STRETCH LEATHER/SUEDE TROUSERS:
  These items can be machine washed, due to a special treatment during the manufacturing process. Before and after each wash, run an empty cycle to remove any detergent residue from the drum. First turn the item inside out. Do not fold it and always wash your leather/suede separately.
  

1. Wash at low temperture:
   Only wash your stretch leather or suede trousers at the lowest temperature possible. Wash cold or not above a maximum of 30°C.
2. Wash on the shortest cycle: Select the most delicate and shortest program on the machine. We recommend a wool program without spin cycle.
3. Small amount of liquid detergent:
   Liquid detergents dissolve better than powders and are the most sensitive option for hand or machine washing. Use a very small amount of soft leather liquid detergent or liquid baby shampoo and pour it into the drawer of the
   machine (not directly into the drum).
4. Remove item immediatley after the cycle is over:
   Once the program is finished, remove your item immediately from the washing machine as soon as the cycle is over. Please make sure not to; wring your item dry, tumble dry, dry in direct sunlight or on a radiator. Lay your item flat to dry on a laundry rack or on the ground. Leave to dry up to 24/48 hours and use a towel to avoid colour transfer.
5. Ironing:
   Once dry, first gently rub the leather between your hands to improve the item suppleness. Use an ironing board and carefully iron front and back of the item while using a clean cloth in between the iron and leather.
   
   Be aware that machine washing will alter the aspect and feel of this item.
   Our items are machine washable for hygiene purposes only. On bright colors, color fading may occur. The item will regain shape, suppleness and shine by wearing it.

• NON-STRETCH LEATHER/SUEDE TROUSERS:
  These should be professionally cleaned by a leather specialist. A garment refresher spray can also be used for trousers  with lining. 

• SHEARLINGS:
  Airing the shearling coat is often enough to freshen it. For deep cleaning, entrust to a leather specialist. 

• LEATHER JACKETS:
  Entrust its cleaning to a leather specialist. You can also use a garment refresher spray for jackets with lining. Please keep a distance between the spray and the jacket when applying. 

• WOOL ITEMS:
  To clean your wool items, we strongly advise you to bring them to a dry cleaning service. Please do not machine wash our wool items, as they can shrink, loosen, crack, stretch and even dissolve since the fabric is not suitable for this treatment.