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Krane Care Program

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Waxed Cotton fabric has many good qualities associated with its make-up, however it is often puzzling how to clean it. Because this fabric is in our brand DNA, we feel it our responsibility to give you the breakdown.

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ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES

  1. water basin with wash rag

  2. saddle soap

  3. light spray cleanser

  4. high pressure garden hose

Now you’re equipped to execute the following steps!

Step 1.Using the garden hose, give the coat a good coating of water to dampen it , and loosen the dirt build up over the years

Step 1.

Using the garden hose, give the coat a good coating of water to dampen it , and loosen the dirt build up over the years

Step 2.Apply saddle soap with wash rag, using a spot wash technique through entire coat shell. Pay close attention to heavy perspiration areas. You want a spot wash technique as opposed to a scrubbing technique, to not remove the existing original w…

Step 2.

Apply saddle soap with wash rag, using a spot wash technique through entire coat shell. Pay close attention to heavy perspiration areas. You want a spot wash technique as opposed to a scrubbing technique, to not remove the existing original waxed coating.

Step 3.Clean the wool lining of the coat with a light detergent spray, and finish off with a pressure water rinse

Step 3.

Clean the wool lining of the coat with a light detergent spray, and finish off with a pressure water rinse

Step 4.Rinse off saddle soap application. With garden hose on highest pressure setting, rinse off all the soap.

Step 4.

Rinse off saddle soap application. With garden hose on highest pressure setting, rinse off all the soap.

Step 5.Find a clean flat surface,and let coat dry in the sun flat. If this is not possible, you can also hang dry, and let the sun do its work.

Step 5.

Find a clean flat surface,and let coat dry in the sun flat. If this is not possible, you can also hang dry, and let the sun do its work.

plastic or composite fibre chairs are a nice clean surface for the coat to dry in also. Be sure to flip the coat periodically based on the strength of the heat.

plastic or composite fibre chairs are a nice clean surface for the coat to dry in also. Be sure to flip the coat periodically based on the strength of the heat.

Step 6.Depending on original state of the waxed coating, (more often than not) you will want to get a fresh coat of wax applied to the coat. This is a service that we provide. It involves a thorough application of waxed coating over the entirety of …

Step 6.

Depending on original state of the waxed coating, (more often than not) you will want to get a fresh coat of wax applied to the coat. This is a service that we provide. It involves a thorough application of waxed coating over the entirety of the coat followed by a steam-setting process.

If this project sounds like more work than fun, we will be happy to service your Krane coats and bags for you.

Prices

longer coats

cleaning and waxing - $175

Shorter coats

cleaning and waxing - $105

messenger/backpacks

rewaxing - $65

larger rucksacks/duffle bags

$85

Please send an email to info@kranedesign.com if any of these service spark your interest.

So fresh and so clean with a new layer of wax to take on all the elements the unpredictable winter season will bring.

So fresh and so clean with a new layer of wax to take on all the elements the unpredictable winter season will bring.

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