Distressed leather jackets are a favorite with fashion lovers because they give off that vintage look. While there are many distressed leather jackets you can buy, they are expensive. If you want to give your existing jacket a classic feel, here’s how to distress a leather jacket at home.
By Using Alcohol
Get rubbing alcohol, and diligently sprinkle a good amount of it on your leather. Twist, turn, scratch, and scrunch the jacket to make it look worn out.
Then, wipe the leather jacket clean. Use sandpaper to scrape the material. This will emphasize the scratches. Polish the leather with a leather polish at first. Polish it again, but this time with shoe wax. That’s how you can make a distressed leather jacket.
By Leaving It Out in the Sun
Leave your jacket out in the sun. UV rays can bleach a jacket. However, keep an eye on it. Don’t leave the jacket out in the sun all day, and keep turning the jacket so that it bleaches evenly. Overdoing this will cause more damage which is not desirable.
Make sure your leather is of good quality, so it doesn’t shrink. Mima Apparel has some very high-quality distressed leather jackets you can buy.
By Using a Washing Machine
Fill your washing machine with cold water and add some detergent. Take the jacket out and wring it once it’s done.
Next put the jacket in the dryer, and let it dry on the medium setting. Don’t set the dryer too hot, or the jacket will shrink. You can repeat this process for better results. This is one of the easiest ways on how to distress a leather jacket.
Conclusion
It is important to know your jacket’s fabric to avoid any drawbacks. You should also know that once a jacket is distressed, and loses its shine, it will never go back to its previous state. We suggest you think carefully before distressing your leather jacket.
FAQ
Which leather jacket can be distressed?
Any leather jacket can be distressed as long as it is of good quality. Otherwise, it will simply rip.
Which method is best to distress the jacket?
We at Mima Apparel recommend either leaving it out in the sun or using alcohol. However, all three methods work perfectly.