FAQs: Frequently asked questions about our Duffle bag »John«M

IS THE LEATHER WEEKENDER »JOHN« IN CINNAMON BROWN ACCEPTED BY AIRLINES AS HAND LUGGAGE?

This weekender corresponds pretty much exactly to the dimensions of the common airlines. Depending on the airline, e.g. with the low-cost airlines, the dimensions can be tight. It is therefore better to inquire beforehand whether the bag can be taken on the plane as hand luggage. So far we haven't had any problems with this size, especially on scheduled flights.

DOES THE LEATHER WEEKENDER »JOHN« IN CINNAMON-BROWN KEEP ITS SHAPE OR CAN IT BE STOWED AWAY FLAT?

Our leather weekender belongs to the so-called soft luggage. Therefore, the shape changes depending on the filling quantity. If you are not looking for adventure, the weekender can be stowed flat and space-saving in the wardrobe. We deliberately do without a plastic lamination, which is required for a solid form.

IS THE LEATHER WEEKENDER »JOHN« IN CINNAMON BROWN WATERPROOF OR WATER-REPELLENT?

The leather weekender is modeled on the classic travel bags of the 19th century. In order to be as authentic as possible, we have only used materials - as they were 100 years ago - and avoid plastics and chemicals as much as possible. Unfortunately, the standard version of our leather travel bag is not waterproof or water-repellent. However, a short rain shower doesn't bother our bags. Alternatively, the bag can be impregnated against moisture.

CAN THE LEATHER WEEKENDER »JOHN« IN CINNAMON BROWN BE MADE WATERPROOF AFTERWARDS?

The weekender can be impregnated very well afterwards, with a commercial and colorless impregnation spray (e.g. Impregnol). You should only note that this can change the color and texture of the bag. It is best to test the impregnation on the underside.

HOW CAN I CLEAN AND CARE FOR MY LEATHER WEEKENDER »JOHN« IN CINNAMON BROWN?

We are of the opinion that a vintage travel bag can and should be seen to see how intensively it has been used. That's how it has to be. If you still feel the need to clean your bag, we recommend three steps:

• Remove dust and dirt particles from the bag, e.g. with a leather brush or hand-held vacuum cleaner
• Gently dab and rub away stains with a clean, wet cloth. Consider trying a mild detergent if the stains are stubborn.
• Slightly grease leather from time to time (e.g. leather care with beeswax or carnauba wax). However, please always test on an inconspicuous area first to avoid nasty surprises.

WHAT LEATHER IS THE »JOHN« WEEKENDER IN CINNAMON BROWN MADE OF?

We only use vegetable-tanned, full-grain buffalo leather for the weekender. The particularly robust leather comes from India. During production, our leather is also refined by hand with oil and wax, giving it its special vintage patina.

WHERE AND HOW IS THE LEATHER WEEKENDER »JOHN« IN CINNAMON BROWN MADE?

Our goods are made in India. Our manufactory is a small family business whose long-standing employees manufacture our bags with a lot of heart and passion. In the meantime, a real friendship has grown from our long cooperation. The production conditions are socially acceptable and correspond to BSCI standards. We convince ourselves of this on a regular basis. Our leather and cotton fabrics are sourced directly locally from India. When dyeing our cotton fabrics, only dyes that are free of AZO dyes are used. Our leathers are basically vegetable tanned, i.e. plant-based and without the use of aggressive tanning agents. Our standards are socially and ecologically justifiable and above average.