Tom Taylor’s belts are handcrafted by local artisans from the finest full-grain leather hides. A master leatherworker personally selects each hide for its quality, elegance, and softness.
Full-grain premium leather is more durable and supple than cheap split-grain leather, and really needs little attention. That’s how you know a premium leather belt.
Our belts are hand-made, using the finest leather in the world. When you purchase a premium leather belt, like a belt from Tom Taylor, you won’t have to do anything to break it in or soften it.
A Tom Taylor belt is perfect just the way you buy it. However, there are a few things you can do to take care of your premium leather belt.
Caring for a premium leather belt
The most important rule to remember when you’re not wearing it is to always hang your premium leather belt straight, and if possible, never ever roll it up. To clean it, just wipe it regularly with a soft, dry cloth.
As much as possible, keep your belt away from water and humidity, which can crack the leather. Avoid leaving your premium leather belt in direct sunlight, which can fade the leather.
If you have a number of premium leather belts, another good thing to remember is to rotate the belts you wear. Premium leather belts look better and better with age and wear.
Here’s another tip: if your belt happens to get wet, dry it gently with a cloth and let it air dry. Do not ever apply any heat to your belt, which can crack and fade the leather.
Avoid conditioners and oils
Your premium leather belt doesn’t need any special conditioners, oils, or softeners, since the leather for our belts is chosen for its supreme quality.
To take the best care of your Tom Taylor belt, you should avoid mink oil or any other oil, and apply no water, softeners, or heat to soften the belt.
Pass it on to the next generation
Premium leather belts like ours are handcrafted works of art by leather-working artisans, so they’re worth taking good care of, and holding onto.
You can expect to pass on your Tom Taylor belt to a future generation. Our belts get better with age, and each one has a story.
