Obenauf は
追記（2012/2/15）
Obenauf's製と公表されていました。
ベジタブルオイルベースの White's ネームは自社製？（それとも、Oregon Trail Co.製？）
Obenauf's製と公表されていました。
http://www.whitesboots.com/index.php?dispatch=categories.view&category_id=169
ベジタブルオイルベースの White's ネームは自社製？（それとも、Oregon Trail Co.製？）
http://www.whitesboots.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=30206
Oregon Trail Co.
Our scent free vegetable base all natural formula leather protector really works.
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Leather Care Information
Obenauf's Online regularly receives inquiries about how to care for leather items ranging from furniture and workboots to exotic apparels and automotive interiors. We are happy to share what we know about leather care to help you make the best decision for your particular circumstances. Obenauf's Leather Care products are natural, specially formulated mixtures that preserve and protect your leather. Read on to understand why our natural selection of ingredients is superior to all other leather care products, and to learn more about leather and leather care.
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LEATHER CARE WITH OBENAUF'S
Obenauf's products are natural miracle protectants for leather and contain no harmful chemicals that can damage your leather. Natural oils are suspended in a Beeswax/Propolis formula. In the leather, these oils gradually seep out of the Beeswax/Propolis as a time release lubrication that restores fibers. If exposed to heat or constant flexing, the oils are released faster; so instead of getting parched, your leather gets oiled when and where it needs it most.
In addition to this remarkable "suspension release" quality, propolis also provides a durable barrier against chemicals and resists bacteria, mold, and mildew. Propolis is an anti-bacterial resin collected by honeybees to waterproof and disinfect their hives. This amazing, all natural substance repels water better and longer than regular water repellants. It even reinforces the surface of your leather against scuffing while still allowing the leather to breathe!
Obenauf の製品は革のための天然の奇跡的な保護剤で、革を痛める有害な化学薬品を含みません。ビーズワックスとプロポリスの中に天然のオイルを混ぜています。このオイルがビーズワックスとプロポリスから革に徐々に浸透して、繊維を元に戻します。熱にさらされ、または定期的に曲げられていると、オイルはより速く放出されます；乾燥しないように、革が最も必要とするときと場所に、オイルを塗ります。
この注目に値する「オイルの浸透」の品質に加えて、プロポリスは化学薬品から革を守り、また、バクテリアやカビや白カビの成長を防ぎます。プロポリスはハチの巣を防水して消毒するために、ミツバチによって集められる抗菌性樹脂です。この驚くべき天然物質は普通の防水剤より、より良く、より長く、水をはじきます。すり減らないよう革の表面を補強し、かつ、革を呼吸させます！
GENERAL LEATHER CARE INFORMATION
Leather provides one of the world's most unique, durable, and luxurious materials for clothing, boots, and accessories. Each piece is individual, natural, and unlike any other piece which makes every leather item a one-of-a-kind. Anyone who has had a favorite pair of leather boots, favorite saddle, or beloved yet worn out leather coat can relate to this. The following is a compilation of facts and information that we have gathered over the years and we provide them to help you, our customer, gain a better understanding about leather and how to care for it.
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Leather Characteristics, History, and Manufacturing
Leather characteristically is very tactile -- it's great to feel it, touch it, and rub it. Suede, shearling, smooth lambskin, pigskin, and exotics like like lizard, crocodile, and snake are just a few of the many types of leather on the market. Each one of these is naturally textured, whorled, and crinkled to create a totally unique effect that makes each piece one of kind. Leather has been manufactured and processed all over the world for thousands of years and known tanners guilds existed in England as far back as the twelfth century. Tanning is the process of treating the raw leather hide to keep it soft and flexible and to protect it. Technology and methods have changed considerably over the years and now tanneries produce a remarkable variety of colors, textures, thicknessses, and finishes on leather. This gives the modern manufacturer many options to select from when designing new garments and accessories. It also can give you, the end user, something of a challenge when trying to determine how to care for your item since each manufactured piece may have drastically different care instructions.
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Natural Oils vs. Harmful Chemicals
Leather is a skin, with fibers and pores, that requires proper natural lubrication and needs to breathe. Because it no longer has a body to provide proper natural oils, we must provide these oils for it. The key to extending the useful life of your leather is restoring it with proper oils. Be warned, not all "natural" oils are proper for leather care. Unfortunately, many products claiming to be conditioners or preservatives are not. They contain harmful chemicals, mink oil, petroleum, pine tar, or alcohol to soften or waterproof leather. They soften by weakening or decomposing the fibers and they waterproof by sealing the pores! They're low priced but definitely not economical when you consider the damage done to fibers, stitching, and glues. Ironically, these "preservatives" actually shorten the useful life of your leather!
True preservatives are natural and may cost a little bit more, but they are your best protection. They last longer and do so much more to preserve and protect that they're actually the most economical way to treat your leather.
革は繊維と孔のある皮で、適切な天然の油を塗る必要があり、呼吸する必要があります。適切な天然油を供給する体がもはやないので、我々がこの油を供給しなければなりません。革の実用できる寿命を伸ばす鍵は、適切なオイルで革を回復させることです。「天然」の油が全て、革のケアにふさわしいというわけではないので注意してください。残念なことに、多くの製品がコンディショナーまたは保存剤であると主張していますが、そうではなく、革を柔らかくし防水加工をするために有害な化学薬品、ミンクオイル、石油、松脂またはアルコールを含みます。これらは繊維を弱めるか、分解することによって革を柔らかくし、孔を塞ぐことによって水を通さないのです！ これらは低価格ですが、繊維、縫い目と接着剤に与える害を考えると、絶対に経済的ではありません。皮肉にも、このような「保存剤」は革の実用できる寿命を実際に短くします！
本物の保存剤は天然で、少し割高かもしれませんが、最高のものです。より長持ちして、保存・保護するので、革を手入れするのに最も経済的な方法であります。
Your Leather Needs to Breathe!
We wear leather because it breathes and we stay comfortable. Never seal it off unless absolutely necessary! When pores are sealed the leather cannot breathe and you'll sweat like wearing rubber. Sealed leather is uncomfortable, stinks, and body acids, bacteria, and salt rot it from the inside out. Try wrapping your arm in cellophane wrap for a few hours to get a better understanding of what "sealing" your leather goods does to them, or imagine painting pine pitch or tar on your skin and sealing off the pores in this fashion. You can repel water easily and longer, resist chemicals, stay comfortable, and extend the useful life of your leather without sealing the pores. Simply extend the tanning process by regularly restoring the leather with proper natural oils.
我々が革を着用するのは、革が呼吸し快適だからです。必要性がなければ、革の孔を決して塞ぎ切らないでください！ 革の孔を塞ぐと、革は呼吸することができなく、ゴムを着ているかのように汗をかきます。孔が塞がれた革は不快で、悪臭を放ち、体の酸とバクテリアと塩が完全に革を腐敗させます。２、３時間、腕をラップで包んでみれば、革製品を「塞ぐこと」がどういうことか良く分かるでしょう。あるいは、皮膚に松脂を塗って、このように孔を塞ぐことを想像してみてください。孔を塞ぐことなく、簡単により長く水をはじき、化学薬品に侵されずに快適なままでいて革の寿命を伸ばすことができます。適切な天然オイルで定期的に革を手入れすることで、なめし工程を延長してください（余計なものは塗らずに、なめされた革の状態を維持してください）。
Dry Weather Ruins Leather!
Leather is damaged more by dryness and loss of oils than by water. It's true, water washes leather oils out fast and causes it to dry out stiff and hard. But leather oils also dissipate every day when it's dry, even when it's not being used. Like your skin, it simply dries out. Wind, warm air (floorboard heaters), dust, chemicals, mud, and normal wear (flexing) increase the rate of oil loss. Dry fibers scuff easily, wear against each other, get brittle, and break prematurely causing cracks in your leather. Dry leather also cuts stitching and is prone to dry rot. The solution? Do not let the fibers dry out, keep them lubed with proper oils. The frequency with which you must treat your leather depends on your usage, conditions, age, and type of leather. If it appears dry and is scuffing, it's past due! If it's going to get wet, oil it ahead of time.
水というよりは、乾燥と油分の減少が革を痛めます。確かに水は素早く革の油分を洗い流し、革を非常に乾燥させます。しかしまた、水に濡れなくても、さらには、使われていなくても革の油分は毎日消えてゆきます。皮膚のように単に乾燥するのです。風、温風（床暖房）、ちり、化学薬品、泥と通常の着用（屈曲）は、油の損失率を増やします。乾燥した繊維は簡単にすり減り、もろくなり、早期にぼろぼろになり、その結果、ひび割れが起こります。乾燥した革はまた、縫い目を切って、ぼろぼろになる傾向があります。解決方法？ 繊維を乾燥させず、適当なオイルを塗ってください。オイルを塗る頻度は、使用法、状態、年数、革の種類によります。乾いているように見えて、すりきれていたら、遅いです！ 水に濡れそうならば、事前にオイルを塗ってください。
Treating & Cleaning Leather Affects Color!
Leather is a natural product that comes in a variety of colors, shapes, and textures. The way your leather looks is determined by many factors including the type of hide, the tanning process, and whether it has been dyed or treated in some fashion by the final manufacturer. As such, it is very difficult to predict exactly how a particular leather may react to being cleaned, oiled, or treated. In almost all cases you can expect some change in color and possibly texture when you treat or clean your leather. Because of this, if you are treating at home, always make certain you test your treatment in a small, discrete area BEFORE treating your entire piece. Once treated, you will not be able to reverse the process! If you are taking your item to a professional leather cleaner, they should provide a similar warning that treatment may alter the color and texture so be aware of this. Finally, if you are treating matching items, make sure you have them cleaned and treated at the same time to keep them matched -- treating them at different times may result in a mismatched set! When you are using Obenauf's Leather Oil or LP, you can expect color changes to some extent depending on the above factors so treat with care and always test first.
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About Soft Textured Leathers Like Suede, Nubuck, and Shearling Lambskin
Soft textured leathers like suede and shearling lambskin are magnificent to touch and feel, unfortunately, they are also extremely difficult to clean and protect. Your best treatment for cleaning suede and soft textured leathers is a suede brush which will have short, bristled, fine wire teeth. Brush carefully and only when the leather is dry so you don't affect the nap of the leather. Stains are a challenge since you can't use any liquid cleaners without affecting the texture and possibly "matting" the finish. Try rubbing some cornmeal gently into the stain to absorb it and use your suede brush to remove it. Obenauf's Leather Oil and LP are not appropriate for these textured leathers since any oil-type treatment is going to affect the texture adversely. You can use Obenauf's Watershield as a waterproofing agent (be sure to test in a discrete area first) but the inability to restore the natural oils of the leather is problematic. Your best approach to extend the life of these fabulous leathers is to use them sparingly and store them carefully to ensure years of use.
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About Smooth Lambskin
Lambskin can be found in "smooth" and "shearling" varieties - the shearling is a soft, napped leather similar to suede and the smooth is a fine grained, finished leather. Smooth lambskin is extremely popular in leather stores because of its extraordinary feel and softness. Unfortunately, the durability of lambskin is not as high as that of many other leathers because it is relatively thin. This can result in a tendency to scuff, scratch, and even rip easily. If you are looking for a garment for more formal or dressy occasions, lambskin is a great choice, but if you are looking for something more durable for daily use, motorcycle riding, etc. it is not recommended. Obenauf's Leather Oil is an excellent choice for preserving and protecting your lambskin but you will want to treat it carefully because lambskin is delicate. In some cases you may wish to have it professionally treated rather than trying to waterproof it yourself since an even application is important. Always test first in a discrete area to make sure you are pleased with the effect and follow the manufacturer's care instructions in case it has special needs. With proper care and storage your lambskin should last a long, long time.
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Storing Leather
Storing leather requires some special consideration to help keep it in good shape and well protected. You should store your leather in an airy, cool, dry area that is not too hot or cold and certainly not damp. The storage should be darkened to avoid direct sunlight as well since this will dry and fade the leather. Always use padded hangers to help preserve the shape of your item and if you choose to cover the item use a breathable cloth like a cotton sheet. Do not enclose it for long periods of time in plastic since it will dry the item out.
革を保管するには、型崩れさせず、うまく保護するために多少の特別な配慮が必要です。風通しのよく、涼しく、乾燥した所、つまり、暑すぎず、寒すぎず、確実に湿気のない所で革を保管しなければなりません。また、革を乾燥・色褪せさせないように、直射日光を避けた暗所でなければなりません。型崩れさせないように、パッド付きハンガーを常に使ってください。そして、カバーする場合は、コットンシートのような空気を通す布を使ってください。革を乾燥させるので、ビニールの中で長期間納めないでください。
Cleaning Leather
Cleaning leather can be a tricky proposition since the very act of cleaning it may often damage the leather. This is especially true of some cleaners that use harsh chemicals to clean. In mild cases, you may want to simply try using Obenauf's Leather Oil to act as a solvent on the grime -- in other words, use the liquid oil to loosen the soil and blot it away with the excess oil. This method will ensure you do not damage the leather. If the leather is extremely grimey, we recommend our White Jaguar Leather Cleaner, a natural, gentle, non-toxic cleaner. Always be certain to test for colorfastness and effect on a discrete area. It's far better to test once than ruin your item forever!
革のクリーニングは、まさしくその行為自体が革を痛めることがあるので、特に強い化学薬品の入ってるクリーナーを使うときは、慎重を期す必要があります。軽い汚れの場合は、汚れに溶媒の働きをするObenauf レザーオイルを使ってみてください -- つまり、過剰なオイルで、汚れをゆるめて拭い取るために、液体オイルを使ってください。この方法は、確実に革を痛めることはありません。革が極端に汚れている場合は、ホワイトジャガーレザークリーナーを推奨します。これは天然成分で、強くなく、毒性のないクリーナーです。常に変色しないかどうか、効果的かどうかを必ずテストしてください。永久にダメにするより、一度テストするのがはるかによいです！
Dealing with Stains on Leather
Stained leather is another tough proposition, and in many cases there is not much you can do about it. If you are dealing with a fresh stain you need to act agressively and quickly to prevent it from setting. Simply use a damp cloth and wipe it up as quickly as possible. Stains from greasy or oily substances can often be lifted out by sprinkling powdered chalk on the area and letting it set overnight. Use a light brush or cloth to remove the powder after a reasonable time. Don't rub the powder in -- it won't help. Lighter stains can often be "hidden" by treating the article with Obenauf's Leather oil since it will darken the overall color of your leather item upon application. Again, always be certain to test for colorfastness and effect on a discrete area to make sure you are pleased with the results. Serious stains that appear to be well set may be irreparable. In this case, your best bet is to consult a local leather expert who may be able to offer some suggestions about professional cleaning options.
汚れやシミのついた革は別の難しい問題で、たいてい場合できることがあまりありません。付きたての汚れは定着しないように積極的に素早く対処する必要があります。湿った布で、できるだけ速く拭い取ってください。油系の物の汚れは、そこに粉末状のチョークをまき散らしたまま一晩寝かせると、たいてい浮き上がってきます。適度な時間がたったら、柔らかいブラシか布でチョークの粉を取ってください。チョークの粉をすり込まないでください--それは役に立ちません。軽い汚れはObenauf レザーオイルを塗ると、革の色を全面的に濃くするので、たいてい「隠す」ことができます。変色しないかどうか、効果的かどうかを必ずテストしてください。定着してしまった深刻な汚れは回復不能かもしれません。この場合の最善の策は専門家に意見を求めることです。
Dealing with Mold and Mildew on Leather
Ocassionally we receive inquiries from customers who are experiencing problems with leather that has mildewed from exposure to moisture or improper storage. Try mixing up a solution of rubbing alcohol and water (1:1 ratio) and wipe down the mildewed area using this solution. Once you have eliminated the mold, you will want to immediately treat the article with Obenauf's Leather Oil or LP to restore the necessary natural oils. Purchase Obenauf's Leather Oil with our special anti-mold additive to provide heavy duty protection from future mold and mildew problems.
湿気たところで保管したり、不適当な保管をしたために、白カビが生えた革の手入れの質問を顧客からちょくちょく受けます。消毒用アルコールと水を１：１で混ぜて、これで白カビの生えた所を拭いてください。カビを除去したら、すぐにObenauf レザーオイルかＬＰを塗って、必要な天然オイルを回復させてください。今後、カビと白カビが生えないように、特別なカビ防止剤の入ったObenauf レザーオイルを購入してください。
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・消毒用アルコール（エタノール）と水を１：１で混ぜるとアルコール濃度は約40％。
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