How to care for your new belt
Your new Carrion Belt is made from the highest quality British and Irish full grain, 100% natural vegetable tanned leather, using traditional techniques and natural finishes to make the most of leather’s distinctive beauty, strength and softness.
The more you wear it, the more your Carrion belt will naturally sculpt itself to your shape, becoming ever more soft and supple.
Normal Care
Every Carrion Belt is naturally handcrafted to wear and age beautifully for a lifetime. To keep your belt in perfect condition, simply rub in a little good quality leather conditioner every now and then, followed by a touch of pure beeswax to seal it. Natural vegetable tanned leather becomes more resilient to water once its worn in, so it’s best to avoid getting your new belt wet just for now. If your belt becomes wet, let it dry naturally to ensure the leather doesn’t crack. Never use a heat source like a radiator or hairdryer.
Extreme Care
If you often wear your Carrion belt in extreme weather conditions and expose it to the elements, it’s a good idea to rub in a little good quality water repellent every now and then, such as 100% Neatsfoot Oil. This will protect your belt from the repeated effects of wetting and drying. Remember to always let your belt dry naturally to ensure the leather doesn’t crack. Never use a heat source like a radiator or hairdryer. Please note: your Carrion belt will lose its natural vegetable tanned leather smell and become darker in colour if you apply a product like Neatsfoot Oil.
Dye Transfer
We hand dye our leather using traditional dyes created especially for vegetable tanned leather. The dye is fully sealed on your Carrion belt but just to be on the safe side, it’s best not to wear it over light coloured clothing until your belt is worn in. Dye transfer is very unlikely to happen because of the way we handcraft our belts, but it is possible that traces of dye could transfer in certain circumstances when your belt is new, for instance, in damp conditions.
