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Despite the many fabulous vendors at Upperville, I restrained myself and came away with this one very responsible purchase. This saddle soap smells AMAZING! I used it on my tack tonight and it worked great, leaving the leather soft without any sticky film.

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Leather care kit

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I love the smell of saddle soap, what the hell is it I need like a perfume of it or something

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Nobody asked for a mini review of Big Sky, but here it is, from someone who actually watched it:

Season 1 was relentlessly brutal and felt at times exploitative in its use of violence against women—which, unfortunately, is pretty much de rigueur for even network TV at this point. Also, as you may already be aware, the show isn’t winning any points with critics for failing to discuss (or even really allude to) the plight of missing and murdered Indigenous women. There’s plenty of perfectly watchable and even good acting going on, especially by side characters—but if the foregoing issues are dealbreakers for you, it likely won’t be worth it to invest your time. Also, fair warning that the two main characters can be intolerably whiny, selfish, and mercurial. At least they kick some ass while they’re at it, I guess, but I found myself most interested in the side characters and the web of interactions of the cast overall.

Season 2 involves a more intricate (and, IMO, more interesting) set of characters and a wider-ranging plot. (We move on from cross-border human trafficking to global drug trafficking! How fun! /s) There is actually a fair amount of humor built into the show, albeit very dark, and that sense of humor really shows up in s2. Among the new characters introduced is a (disconcertingly?) relatable drug cartel family and their human satellites—the dynamics and ultimate fate of these “bad guys” were more interesting to me than most of what happened in the entire first season of the show. (If there is any “theme” running through this show I would say it revolves around family, including the ones we need to build for ourselves.)

While we’re at it*, how about a look at the character of Beau Arlen? He shows up out of nowhere (in the last ep of s2), futzing with his car in the parking lot outside where one of the mains was going to her support group. This in itself feels weird, maybe even sinister considering the subject matter of the show, but Arlen proceeds to obfuscate this by going all “girls have cooties and don’t know cars” on her (after which she of course proceeds to fix his car). We later learn that he is divorced but has recently moved to Montana to be near his remarried ex and their child. This is pretty standard plot stuff, but it also came across to me as….fraught. While Arlen is a member of law enforcement and appears to be (mostly) working on side with the main characters, the show has made very clear by now that “law man” =/= “good guy”, and characters tend to have competing motives even for the good things they do. I wouldn’t be surprised if Arlen stays on as an antagonist or even at some point a villain (if his part in the story is that long lasting/important). In fact I’ll be a little disappointed if they don’t go that direction with him, because this would be more interesting by far than trying to whitewash yet another vaguely creepy douche into an “ally”.

If you are considering checking the show out, and you can tolerate the subject matter, give it a try.

*Since this post was instigated by my unintentional exposure to a veritable blizzard of social media posts on the subject of Jensen and his theoretical “saving” of this show….

ETA: Since this show is essentially a western soap opera, I hereby propose the genre tag “Saddle Soap”.

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How to Keep Your Leather Jacket From Squeaking

Does your leather jacket make an unusual “squeaking” sound whenever you wear it? Well, you aren’t alone. Countless owners of leather jackets report this same issue. While a squeaking sound doesn’t cause any immediate need for concern, it’s still rather obnoxious. If you’re in a quiet place, such as a library or work office, you probably don’t want your jacket to make this annoying noise. The good news is that you can continue to wear your leather jacket without creating a squeaking sound.

Why Leather Squeaks

All leather may squeak when the fabric is moved or otherwise disrupted. This is due to the fact that leather is a natural textile consisting of tanned and processed animal hide. Once processed, leather has a soft, shiny texture that squeaks as it rubs together. Moving your arms while wearing a leather jacket, for instance, may cause it to squeak. You may also hear the squeaking sound when you put on or take off your leather jacket. This noise is completely normal and doesn’t pose any risk to your jacket’s structural integrity. And if you want to stop your leather jacket from squeaking, there are a few steps you can take.

Choose a Genuine, High-Quality Leather Jacket

First, choose a jacket that’s made of genuine, high-quality leather. LeatherCult provide best and high-quality leather jacket. Jackets made of faux leather are more likely to squeak because of the way in which they are produced. Faux leather is  just a traditional textile covered with a plastic coating. The presence of this plastic coating makes the jacket squeak when worn. Jackets made of genuine leather may also squeak, though it’s less common. To minimize the risk of squeaking, choose a genuine, high-quality leather jacket. Not only will it reduce the risk of squeaking, but a high-quality leather jacket will also offer countless years of use, allowing you to get a better bang for your buck.

Break It In

Although there are exceptions, new leather jackets are more likely to squeak than old leather jackets. This is because old leather jackets have been broken in. After wearing a leather jacket for many months or years, the fabric will become softer and more bendable, thus reducing the risk of squeaking. When a leather jacket is broken in, it’s able to bend freely without creating the otherwise annoying squeaking sound. So, if you want your leather jacket to stop squeaking, you must wear it. Try wearing your leather jacket for at least 30 minutes a day, preferably while walking or moving. After a few weeks, you should notice less noise along with a more comfortable fit.

Sprinkle Talcum Powder On It

You might be surprised to learn that talcum powder can stop leather jackets from squeaking. Using a bottle of talcum powder, sprinkle a light coating over the surface of your leather jacket, paying close attention to seams around the arms and in the front. The key thing to remember is that you only want a very small amount of talcum powder. Too much will dry out your leather jacket, potentially causing other issues. As long as you have a light coating over it, this shouldn’t be a problem, nor should anyone be able to tell that your jacket is even coated in the powder.

Toss it in the Dryer

Another idea is to stop your leather jacket from squeaking is to place in the clothes dryer on the tumble-dry setting for five to 10 minutes. Most manufacturers of leather jackets discourage customers from placing their jackets in the clothes dryer. Dryers are simply too aggressive and may damage the leather materials. But if you only place your jacket in the dryer for up to 10 minutes, it shouldn’t cause any problems. It can actually help to soften and break in the jacket, which subsequently reduces the risk of squeaking noises. If you’re worried about your leather jacket drying out, place a couple ice cubes inside the dryer with it. The ice cubes will add moisture to your jacket, helping to soften and moisturize it while it breaks it If you want to know about leather jacket protection process then login LeatherCult website.

Give It a Massage

No, that’s not a typo. You can break in a leather jacket and prevent it from squeaking by giving it a massage. Simply run the leather material through your hands, gently massaging it. Over time, this will make the leather soft while preventing it from squeaking in the process. The key thing to remember is that you should use the right amount of pressure to help break in the leather without damaging it. You don’t want to pull or tug on the leather. Rather, massage it gently but with enough force to help break in the material.

Use a Leather Conditioner

Perhaps the most important step to preventing leather from squeaking is to use a conditioner. We’ve talked about this before on our blog, but it’s worth mentioning again that leather conditioning products are designed to hydrate and restore leather. The leather conditioner saddle soap, for instance, is a popular choice for leather saddles, boots, furniture and even jackets. Once applied, it adds valuable moisture to the leather, protecting it from dryness and related damage. As a side benefit, however, a conditioner like saddle soap will also minimize squeaking or other unwanted sounds. With that said, you should only condition your leather jacket once every few months. Conditioning it too much may saturate your jacket with an excess amount of moisture, which can encourage mold and mildew to grow.

Keep Wearing It

Finally, keep wearing your leather jacket. The more you wear it, the less it should squeak. Again, this goes back to the importance of breaking in leather. Allowing your leather jacket to sit on a clothes hanger in your closet isn’t going to break it in. On the contrary, it will become stiffer the longer it sits unused. If you want your leather jacket to stop squeaking, wear it regularly. Whether you’re going to work, running errands or having a dinner party, wear your leather jacket to help break it in. Here at LeatherCult, we offer a wide range of high-quality leather jacket made of high-quality Fabric.

Originally Posted:- https://leathercultblog.wordpress.com/2019/09/30/keep-leather-jacket-from-squeaking/