How to Care for Loewe Leather, Suede and Knitwear
Loewe is a Madrid leather house going back to 1846, and its clothing treats leather as a textile — soft nappa, suede, and even leather worked like yarn. That makes Loewe pieces beautiful and tactile, but also more delicate and less forgiving than technical outerwear, so careful ownership matters.
Key takeaways
- Loewe soft-leather RTW hates light, heat, water, and friction — store in a cotton cover, dab moisture, air dry.
- Suede and soft leather mark permanently; keep them from water/oil/cosmetics and use a leather specialist for stains.
- Fold knitwear flat, keep jewellery off the yarn, and shave pilling gently rather than washing more.
- Use Loewe's ReCraft service for leather repair — re-stitching, edge paint, and hardware are brand-specific.
Leather Ready-to-Wear
Loewe's soft leather garments are luxurious and light, and they dislike exactly what damages fine leather.
| Do | Avoid |
|---|---|
| Store in a cotton garment cover, dry and cool | Prolonged light and heat |
| Dab moisture, then air dry at room temperature | Water, oil, perfume, cosmetics |
| Keep off rough surfaces | Friction and abrasion |
Direct light and heat fade and dry the hide; treat leather RTW as a fine garment, not a rain shell.
Suede and Soft Leather
Suede and unstructured soft leathers mark permanently from water, oil, and rubbing. Keep them away from moisture and cosmetics entirely, brush suede gently to lift the nap, and send anything stained to a leather specialist rather than attempting a home fix — Loewe's finishes are hard to match once damaged.
Knitwear and Natural Fibres
Fold knitwear and store it flat — hanging distorts it — and keep jewellery and rough zips away from the yarn, which snags easily. Some pilling is natural; reduce it by avoiding friction, and shave gently. Loewe's linen and cotton pieces should be kept dry and away from oils, perfume, and cosmetics.
ReCraft: Loewe's Leather Repair
Loewe runs ReCraft, a leather repair and maintenance service with full-time artisans, offering re-stitching, edge painting, and hardware replacement. For a worn Loewe leather piece, that's the route — brand artisans match the leather, edge paint, and construction far better than a general cobbler or tailor.