Repairing skai
Also known as imitation leather or artificial leather, skai is a material used in many sectors, including leather goods, ready-to-wear and furniture.
Like leather, it experiences tears or cracks that can ruin your bag, jacket or sofa and make you want to throw them in the bin.
Before taking such a decision, we advise you to take a look at our tips for repairing skai!
How do I care for skai?
Although it may look like it, imitation leather does not have the same durability as leather. However, just like leather, it requires regular maintenance of which the following three words are the rule: wash, nourish and protect.
Skai can be washed very simply with a sponge and lukewarm water.This removes any small dust or dirt well. Microfibre chamois cloths are also excellent allies for maintaining skai.
Don't hesitate to stock up on specialist products such as shampoo, nourishing balm and waterproofing.
Wash your skai regularly and maintain it at least twice a year.
Removing superficial wear on skai
To remove superficial wear, use linseed oil or petroleum jelly.
You will make small circular movements using a microfibre or wool cloth, which will lustrate the skai and remove any marks.
Don't forget to wash the affected area before repairing.
How do I repair a scratch or tear on skai?
To repair a small scratch on skai, you can use a permanent marker in the appropriate colour and colour in the area concerned.
If the scratch has turned into a tear, you'll use the same method as on your jeans: the fabric patch. In fact, you'll very simply glue a piece of fabric under the tear and press the top two parts flat.
What should I do if there's a hole in the leatherette?
A hole in faux leather is extremely annoying.For all that, it's repairable and doesn't require us to throw away our sofa or jacket.
It will be difficult to hide this hole completely but by using a piece of skai in the same colour, you can limit the damage.
Simply glue or sew this piece of skai over the hole.
Don't be afraid of the possible patchwork effect. Depending on your object, this can give it a certain character.
Can crumbling skai be repaired?
When skai crumbles and cracks, your garment or object is well too damaged and unfortunately, you won't be able to do anything about it.
Some people will advise you to repaint over it, but between you and us, avoid it. It will only camouflage a major problem.
Instead, think about a way to upcycle your skai. There are bound to be parts that are still in good condition that you could use on a new creative project!
Don't hesitate to take a look at our article on upcycling, you'll discover some wonderful ideas and familiarise yourself with this foreign-sounding term.
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