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Pull-up leather
Pull-up leather is a collective term for leather whose surface has been treated with a mixture of wax and oil. Leathers treated in this way include aniline leather, nubuck leather and velour leather. A characteristic of pull-up leather is that it is susceptible to signs of use, scratches and clearly visible creases, which can be removed by re-polishing. Over time, pull-up leather develops an attractive patina.
To achieve an individual appearance, a coloured wax or oil finish can be used As an alternative, it is possible to refine the leather without colour. In general, a sealing finish is also often used with pull-up leather, so that the leather does not discolour and abrasions are kept to a minimum. Nevertheless, a striking finish is certainly desirable, because pull-up leather is often used in the vintage sector, where signs of wear and patina are part of the lively charm.
Furniture with pull-up leather is characterised by an individual, striking design. The leather has a very lively and warm feel, and, if you do without a sealing finish, is very breathable, which is very pleasant - especially for seating furniture. A sofa made of pull-up leather lives every day and becomes more individual, soft and beautiful with every use. Traces of use are a sign of nature and life here, and should be left to some extent in the leather. Pull-up leather is a very high quality material that comes at a price – but which is worth it.
Correct care for pull-up leather
When treating pull-up leather, do not use an alkaline or strong, degreasing detergent, as this minimizes or even completely eliminates the effect. Instead, special cleaning and care products should be used. In everyday situations, it is sufficient to wipe down the leather with a duster. When doing so, care should be taken not to rub too hard, as this can lead to colour abrasion and light spots.
Warning, likelihood of confusion: pull-up leather and plastic-coated leather (colloquially, PU leather)
Pull-up leather is often confused with plastic-coated split leather (incorrectly called PU leather) because of its similar name and similarity in appearance at first glance. Pull-up leather and so-called PU leather are two fundamentally different materials. While pull-up leather is a genuine, high-quality product, material that is incorrectly called PU leather is often a cheap split leather that is coated with a plastic film, for example polyurethane foil. This gives the leather a smooth, glossy appearance.
In contrast with the high-quality pull-up leather, film coated leather is not breathable, and the film often wears off after just a relatively short period of use. Once such damage has occurred, it cannot be repaired.
Wiping the surface of PU-coated leather down with a damp cloth is sufficient for cleaning. Moisture and drops cannot penetrate the plastic film, meaning that stains will not appear even in the event of a mishap.
Our product recommendation for pull-up leather:
Perfect for the regular cleaning and care of saddle leather (waxed leather). contents: 2 x 200 ml, sponge, cloth
Is perfect for the maintenance cleaning and care for natural aniline leather. Do not use on pigmented leather, nubuck or suede leather.
Perfect for the regular maintenance cleaning and care of semi-aniline and pigmented leather.
Contents: 2 x 200 ml, sponge, cloth
Perfect for the regular maintenance cleaning and care of natural aniline leathers.
contents: 2 x 200 ml, sponge, cloth
Perfect for the regular cleaning and care of saddle leather (waxed leather).
contents: 2 x 200 ml, sponge, cloth
Perfect for the regular maintenance cleaning and care of leathers with vintage-effect.
contents: 2 x 200 ml, sponge, cloth
High-quality Care Set for special olive leaf tanned leathers.
contents: 2 x 100 ml, sponge, cloth
This high quality care set is perfect for the care of pigmented leathers/artificial leathers in cars.
content: 2 x 200 ml, sponge, 2 cloths
The Cleaning Glove is suitable to remove dust regularly from your leather, textile and artificial leather upholstery.
KERALUX® Cleaning Cloth N for nubuck and suede leather can avoid sticky and greasy material condition, takes off dust, refreshes the colour of the leather and removes light stains and rings.
Perfect for the mild cleaning of all leathers. Removes fresh water-based stains.
Perfect for the mild cleaning of leather with vintage-effect. Removes fresh water-based stains.
For antibacterial, germ-reducing and virus-inhibiting cleaning. It ensures hygienic cleanliness and supports the protection from contagion of diseases.
Specially for the gentle cleaning of vegetable tanned leathers.
KERALUX® Cleaning Set Active Plus is perfectly suited for the intensive cleaning of pigmented leather
furniture. Oily and greasy stains such as colour transfer, e. g. from jeans, are particularly easy to remove with
this product.
Is perfectly suited for the intensive cleaning of pigmented leather furniture. Oily and greasy stains such as colour transfer, e. g. from jeans, are particularly easy to remove with this product.
Especially for the thorough removal of stubborn jeans stains on leather. Suitable for pigmented smooth leather.
Suitable for removing oily and greasy stains from all types of leathers (even pure
aniline, nubuck or suede leather). Do not use on imitation or artificial leather.
content: 200 ml
Roll-on Pen Remover for fresh stains (not older than three days) from pens, ink and lipstick for use on slightly pigmented and pigmented smooth leather. Do not use on pure aniline, nubuck/suede or on imitation leather and synthetic leather.
Stain remover for older pen, lipstick and ink stains for use on smooth leather (pure aniline, semi-aniline, pigmented leather). Do not use on nubuck/suede leather, artificial and synthetic leather.
content: 50 ml, 1 cloth
Stain remover for older pen, lipstick and ink stains for use on nubuck & suede leather.
content: 45 ml, 1 cloth, small KERALUX® Cleaning Cloth
Suitable for all washable furs (sheepskin, german heathskin).
Care and protection for natural aniline leather. It spends the leather useful moisture, nutrition and impregnation. The additional sun protection helps to prevent early fading. Perfect care after cleaning of aniline leather.
content: 250 ml
After cleaning, the KERALUX® Care Lotion S refattens and moisturizes the leather to maintain its special waxy grip.
content: 250 ml
Ideal for the care of nubuck and suede leather. Spends moisture, refatting and provides a pleasant grip.
Content: 200 ml
Care and maintenance of the soft grip of all types of leather with vintage-effect.
content: 200 ml
The KERALUX® Care Lotion for vegetable tanned leather spends vegetable tanned leather essential moisture and gentle refatting.
content: 250 ml
Intensive care for smooth leathers (do not use on nubuck or suede leather). KERALUX® Leather Balm refattens dried out leather and makes it wonderfully smooth again.
content: 250 ml
Ideal for intensive cleaning & care of steering wheels made of genuine and artificial leather. Hygienic cleanliness and protective care in one set!
Contents: 50 ml Cleaner, 50 ml Care Lotion, brush, cloth
Cleans car leather seats thoroughly, removes greasy and oily stains and colour abrasion from clothing (jeans).
Content: 250 ml
Softness, protection & gloss for older, worn leathers
Content: 100 g
Perfect care and protection for pigmented car leather. It gives the leather after cleaning valuable moisture, gentle refatting and protection.
Content: 250 ml
Cleaning · Care · Protection of leather/artificial leather combinations for cars in one set:
Contents: 200 ml Cleaner, 200 ml Care Lotion, 100 ml Strong Protector, brush, sponge, 2 cloths
The premium KERALUX® Strong Protector contains a special component to give an effective and long-lasting protection for light coloured pigmented leather against early soiling, e. g. colour transfer from dark jeans.
Contents: 200 ml, 2 cloths
The premium CORALUX® Strong Protector contains a special component to give an effective and long-lasting protection for light coloured pigmented car leather against early soiling, e. g. colour transfer from dark jeans.
Contents: 250 ml, 1 cloth
KERALUX® Protection Spray N protects against water, grease, dirt and refreshes the colour.
Use on nubuck, suede and leather with vintage-effect.
KERALUX® Protection Spray N protects against water, grease, dirt, early fading and refreshes the colour.
Use on nubuck, suede and leather with vintage-effect.
The KERALUX® Leather Balm acts towards disturbing squeaking and creaking noises of leather.
The KERALUX® Colour Repair Set P is suitable for small scratches and slightly faded aniline leather. The KERALUX® Colour Lotion P is according to our colour card.
contents: 2 x 250 ml, sponge, cloth, glove
The KERALUX® Colour Repair Set P is suitable for small scratches and slightly faded pigmented leather. We mix the colour according to your leather sample.
contents: 2 x 250 ml, sponge, cloth, glove
The KERALUX® Colour Repair Set A is suitable for small scratches and slightly faded aniline leather. The KERALUX® Colour Lotion A is according to our colour card.
contents: 2 x 250 ml, sponge, cloth, glove
The KERALUX® Colour Repair Set A is suitable for small scratches and slightly faded aniline leather. We mix the colour according to your leather sample.
contents: 2 x 250 ml, sponge, cloth, glove
The KERALUX® Colour Repair Set is suitable for small scratches and slightly faded leather with vintage-effect. The KERALUX® Colour Lotion is according to our colour card.
contents: 2 x 250 ml, sponge, cloth, glove
The KERALUX® Colour Repair Set V is suitable for small scratches and slightly faded leather with vintage-effect. We mix the colour according to your leather sample.
contents: 2 x 250 ml, sponge, cloth, glove
The KERALUX® Colour Repair Set N is suitable for small scratches and slightly faded nubuck & suede leather. We mix the colour according to your leather sample.