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petitesoumise -> Suddenly Allergic to my collar (7/11/2008 2:05:47 PM)

I have had my collar for a little over a month, and suddenly i am having an allergic reaction to it. Red ring around my neck where it was, very itchy, but not bumpy. Up until now i had no problems with it, perfectly comfortable, no problems. Any advice on what it could be?



MizSexyVixen -> RE: Suddenly Allergic to my collar (7/11/2008 2:07:52 PM)

It might help if you told us what it was made of.




petitesoumise -> RE: Suddenly Allergic to my collar (7/11/2008 2:10:32 PM)

ooops sorry meant to do that, the lining is lambskin



Thadius -> RE: Suddenly Allergic to my collar (7/11/2008 2:20:18 PM)

Is the lining washable?  Has it been cleaned? It is possible that with the heat of the summer that sweat build up, dead skin, or a number of other issues are causing this reaction.

That is part of the reason that I think collars that remain on 24/7 should be made of something that doesn't need that type of maintenance.  Preferably made of a metal that is hypoallergenic.

Just my opinions,
Thadius



Leatherist -> RE: Suddenly Allergic to my collar (7/11/2008 2:23:09 PM)

Clean it out on the backside with a terry towel and rubbing achohol.

Leather NEEDS to be cleaned periodically or it will get full of your body oils and fill up with bacteria. Which in turn will infest your skin pores-very nasty.

Leather is like any other article of clothing, it needs periodic maintanence to be hygenic.



petitesoumise -> RE: Suddenly Allergic to my collar (7/11/2008 2:26:38 PM)

Thanks so much :)



BootBlackBlast -> RE: Suddenly Allergic to my collar (7/11/2008 6:35:25 PM)

NO RUBBING ALCOHOL!!!

Alcohol will dry out the leather over time causing it to get brittle and crack, or in the case of lambskin just break down. Alcohol is also used as a stripper and can often pull the dye or color from the leather.

Saddle soap used conservatively will work wonders for most people.



Elegant -> RE: Suddenly Allergic to my collar (7/11/2008 6:53:10 PM)

Is any of the hardware touching your skin? (metal allergy a possibility)

Otherwise, it could be a number of things.

Is the lining sewn in or glued in? Adhesive allergies might not show up until wearing the collar for a while (a month perhaps) ...chemicals leaching thru the leather in minute amounts.

I wear a stainless steel chainmail collar and it does bother me in the summer. Sweat, body oils and dirt will accumulate underneath and rub into my skin.

I agree with Blast...avoid the alcohol. Not only will it dry out the leather it might also pull out the color. If you can, take off the collar every day and wipe it down with a barely damp cloth. Let dry thoroughly. Once a month or so (more if you perspire a lot, wear lotions or oils or work outside) gently clean it with a cotton cloth and the suds from saddle soap. Wipe with a clean damp cloth and let dry thoroughly.





Leatherist -> RE: Suddenly Allergic to my collar (7/11/2008 6:57:16 PM)

The ladies are correct, I forgot to mention that you should use a conditioner after. What would you suggest? I just sent a bunch of leather gear to cherry torn this morning. Some of it is top grain cowhide, lined with suede. The rest is a medium wieght garment leather.

Is hubbard's any good for that? And she is hard on gear-what should she clean it with?



BootBlackBlast -> RE: Suddenly Allergic to my collar (7/11/2008 10:19:32 PM)

Any top grain is generally good with basic saddle soap. To soften stiff latigo or condition oil tanned or "waxy" leathers I use Huberd's as do most bootblacks I know. A very thin layer goes a long way. However, on most garment weight leather I use either Aussie Leather Conditioner (a Fiebing's product), Chelsea Leather Food (if I want to immediately was over it), or Black Dubbin.

The Aussie is good for most any color, the Leather Food is pretty hard to find on a regular basis and I heard it's available in black as well, and Dubbin rocks. I have only found Black Dubbin recently and Mr. S is the only place I've found it lately.

For nappy sided leathers a suede brush is your friend.

Anymore specific questions I'll be glad to answer, and I love and welcome Elegant's chiming in... She's the best bootblack I haven't yet met face to face. However, the woman knows her stuff and her reputation absolutely precedes her. I'm so looking forward to seeing her in September and ILS/b and ICBB here in SF.



Leatherist -> RE: Suddenly Allergic to my collar (7/11/2008 10:31:17 PM)

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ORIGINAL: BootBlackBlast

Any top grain is generally good with basic saddle soap. To soften stiff latigo or condition oil tanned or "waxy" leathers I use Huberd's as do most bootblacks I know. A very thin layer goes a long way. However, on most garment weight leather I use either Aussie Leather Conditioner (a Fiebing's product), Chelsea Leather Food (if I want to immediately was over it), or Black Dubbin.

The Aussie is good for most any color, the Leather Food is pretty hard to find on a regular basis and I heard it's available in black as well, and Dubbin rocks. I have only found Black Dubbin recently and Mr. S is the only place I've found it lately.

For nappy sided leathers a suede brush is your friend.

Anymore specific questions I'll be glad to answer, and I love and welcome Elegant's chiming in... She's the best bootblack I haven't yet met face to face. However, the woman knows her stuff and her reputation absolutely precedes her. I'm so looking forward to seeing her in September and ILS/b and ICBB here in SF.


Thanks, I think I saw the fiebing's aussie stuff when I was in the leather store buying elkhide today.  I used to use light coats of lexol after I got tired of how greasy neatsfoot was. And how it darkens the bright colors I worked so hard dying in flogger grips and lanyards) But it dries out too fast-I think it's just some sort of wierd wax?  I just know that I hate sending out gear all stiff and dry. People are paying good money for this  stuff, I want it ready to use right out of the box.

As far as grips and such go, I have had good luck with picard's. I just don't like having to heat it to get it fluid enough to penetrate the leather.



jro2020 -> RE: Suddenly Allergic to my collar (7/16/2008 10:30:33 PM)

I'm just throughing this out there, but, it could just be plain diaper rash.  Wearing a collar, cuffs, watch, ect, rubs on the skin slowly buffing it off.  If moisture, from sweat, rain, bathing, ect becomes trapped it becomes a breading ground for bacteria which can infect the irritated skin.

I'm just saying when I was in middle school I wore my watch staight for about three months, never taking it off.  After about a month and a half my wrist felt like how your neck is being descibed.  Cleaning and drying were no help, of course, the only solution was not to wear it 24/7.

Of course you never mentioned the frequncy of use only the length of time you have been using it.



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