Hand-cut, hand-stitched, and finished using traditional leatherwork techniques — these collars are designed to age beautifully when cared for, so here are some tips to make your accessories last longer

• Rest when possible
  
  Give your dog a break from their collar when they’re safe indoors or relaxing. Store the collar somewhere cool and dry, away from direct sunlight.

• Check regularly.

It's important to regularly check your dogs collar over for any signs of excessive wear or damage, take the collar off and inspect the stitching, hardware, and underside. Brush away any dirt or hair caught in the folds.

• Wet walkies.
  
  If your dog is heading for a swim or muddy adventure, swap the leather collar for an all-weather one. If it does get wet, blot with a towel and let it air dry naturally. Never force dry leather with harsh heat as it drys it out 

• Condition occasionally.
  
  A small amount of leather balm or conditioner, applied every few months, will keep the leather supple and help prevent cracking. This can be applied to the underside first to make sure it reacts how you would like with the leather. 

• Clean gently
  
  Wipe with a soft, damp cloth after walks. For heavier dirt, use a lightly dampened sponge with mild soap, then dry thoroughly (as mentioned above)

• Expect natural character
  
  Leather develops a patina with age — scratches, softening, and colour shifts are signs of a well-loved piece, not faults. Embrace the beauty of the process 

Remember our recycle and reuse scheme, over time collars do need replacement but there is no need to throw away the solid brass hardware, we can reuse this to make your pups next collar and save you 30% in the process. Click here to find out more. 

Pro Care Tip: Apply a touch of leather balm just before storing the collar overnight — the warmth of your home helps the leather absorb it beautifully.

Designed for adventurous dogs who love mud, rain, and rivers — our all-weather collars are waterproof, easy to clean, and built for daily use.

• Rinse after adventures
  
  After muddy walks or swims, run the collar under warm water. This prevents grit and dirt from building up in the surface texture.

• Mild soap for stubborn dirt
  
  A little dish soap or gentle hand soap will lift grease or heavier marks. Wipe with a sponge, then rinse clean. Our lighter colours can need cleaning more often 

• Quick dry
  
  Pat down with a towel or hang to air dry — Biothane®️ won’t absorb water, so it’s ready to go again within minutes.

• Wipe metal hardware
  
  Drying the buckle or fittings after wet walks helps prevent tarnish and keeps them looking sharp. The brass hardware can rub off onto collars and mark them. This can be scrubbed off with a little a little soap as mentioned before and it is just a natural way that brass ages. 

• Rotate if used daily
  
  If your dog wears their collar constantly, consider having a second to rotate — it extends the life of both and gives you time to clean one while using the other.

• Regular once-over
  
  Check the hardware and strap every so often for signs of wear, especially if your dog pulls strongly on the lead. Its important to regularly check your dogs collar over for any signs of excessive wear or damage, take the collar off and inspect the stitching, hardware, and underside. Brush away any dirt or hair caught in the folds. Biothane can crack after very long periods of wear, however it is made with an internal woven core so does not mean the collar will break. 

Pro Care Tip: Keep a soft cloth by the door — a quick wipe-down as you come in from a walk keeps the collar looking fresh with almost no effort.