Caring for your Lederhose properly: what helps with stains and moisture?

A Gössl Lederhose above all needs gentle care: air it regularly in the fresh air and avoid getting the leather wet. With the colour Birke in particular, take care that no oil comes into contact with the leather.

Not every trace of wear has to be removed. A frequently worn Lederhose develops a character of its own. What matters is treating soiling carefully and not putting additional strain on the leather through cleaning.

How do you care for a Gössl Lederhose day to day?

Air your Lederhose in the fresh air after wearing it. Choose a dry, shaded place that is protected from rain. This way the Gwand can air out without your having to wash it or treat it with additional agents.

Check the trousers for soiling before you put them away again. Loose, dry dirt can often be carefully removed. With stubborn or unidentified stains, seek advice before working on them yourself.

May a Lederhose be washed or wet-cleaned?

For your Gössl Lederhose we recommend: do not wash it and do not deliberately wet it. Refrain from soaking, from the washing machine and from working on stains with a wet cloth.

A Lederhose is cared for differently from fabric trousers. Even if a stain tempts you to wash it out quickly, careful, dry treatment is the better starting point.

If more thorough cleaning is necessary, turn to a Gössl store or a cleaner specialising in leather. There it can be judged which approach is suitable for the leather in question.

How do you remove stains from a Lederhose?

The appropriate approach depends on what caused the stain. For care at home the rule is: check first, then treat as gently as possible.

Avoid household cleaners, solvents and spontaneous attempts with stain removers. Unsuitable treatment can alter the surface or the colour.

What should you watch out for with a Lederhose in the colour Birke?

With the colour Birke, particular care is needed with oil. Make sure that cooking oil, greasy hands or oil-containing care products, for example, do not come into contact with the leather. They can leave visible darker patches and impair the effect of the colour.

For this reason, do not apply leather oil or leather grease either, in the belief that this cares for the trousers or makes them more supple.

Should oil get onto your Birke-coloured Lederhose, do not rub it in and do not try to wash it out with water. Have the spot assessed by an expert. The fewer cleaning attempts of your own that precede this, the better the further approach can be agreed.

Does a Lederhose need to be greased or oiled?

For the care of your Gössl Lederhose described here, leather oil and leather grease are not intended. Agents that are suitable for shoes or other leather goods should not simply be transferred to a Lederhose.

With Birke in particular, oil can change the colour markedly. If your Lederhose feels unusually dry or hard, seek advice rather than applying a care product yourself.

What to do if the Lederhose has got wet in the rain?

If the Lederhose accidentally gets wet, let it dry slowly in an airy, protected place. Avoid direct heat from radiators, a hairdryer or strong sun.

Do not wring out the leather and do not try to speed up drying by rubbing vigorously. Only once the trousers are completely dry can it be judged whether further care is needed.

If distinct tidemarks remain or the handle changes, turn to a Gössl store or a cleaner specialising in leather.

How do you store a Lederhose correctly?

Store your Lederhose in a dry, airy place. After wearing, it should first be able to air out before it goes back into the wardrobe.

Avoid pressing the trousers tightly together for a long time or putting them away damp. Direct sunlight is likewise unsuitable for long-term storage.

Before a longer break from wearing, it is worth looking for possible stains. Have problematic soiling assessed before you store the trousers away for a longer period.

When is professional leather cleaning advisable?

An expert assessment is advisable with larger areas of soiling, oil or grease stains that have soaked in, distinct water marks or odours that do not fade with thorough airing.

Tell the cleaner the type of leather and point out that your Gössl Lederhose is chamois-tanned. Also state what caused the stain and whether you have already treated it.

Our staff will gladly help you assess the care your Lederhose needs.

Frequently asked questions about Lederhosen care

How often should a Lederhose be cleaned?

Thorough cleaning is not necessary after every wearing. Air the trousers regularly in the fresh air and treat soiling in a targeted and gentle way.

Can a Lederhose be washed in the washing machine?

For your Gössl Lederhose we do not recommend machine washing. Also avoid soaking and deliberate wet cleaning at home.

Why does oil require particular care with the colour Birke?

Oil can cause visible darker patches and change the effect of the colour. For this reason, keep oil-containing care products away from the leather too.

What helps against odours in the Lederhose?

First air the trousers thoroughly in the fresh air in a dry, protected place. If the odours persist, seek advice on further cleaning.

Lasting pleasure in your Gössl Lederhose

Regular airing and careful treatment help to preserve the character of your Lederhose.

If you are unsure about a stain, turn to the Gössl store of your choice. We will gladly advise you, so that your Lederhose accompanies you for a long time to come.

From experts for connoisseurs.