Eel skin leather handbags have a very unique elegance signified by their sleek and often colorful design. Eel is a highly prized leather used for a variety of fashion accessories beyond designer purses. It's very smooth and exceptionally strong. Eel skin is suppler and more durable than conventional leather, and the fact that no two skins are the same means that every purse is truly unique.
Be that as it may, there's one fact that seems to stump many people over and over again. Eel skin does NOT come from eels. Surprised? Indigenous to the Sea of Japan, the Pacific Hagfish is the actual source of eel leather. The Hagfish is notorious for its slimy skin. When disturbed, it oozes proteins from slime glands in its skin. Yuck! Of course, there are leather goods made from various species of eel, but their skins don't possess the desired qualities of the Hagfish, and their value is significantly lower. Hagfish skin is soft and strong, and is marketed worldwide as Conger Eel skin. It's become a popular ethical alternative to other exotic leathers, with a beautiful texture to boot. Widely popular throughout Asian cuisine, it's also a culinary by-product.
Although thin, eel leather is exceptionally strong. If products made of eel do not last, it's generally because they were made with low quality eel in the first place, or the construction of the item and the stitching together of the skins was poorly done. When buying eel skin leather handbags, it's best to stick with the top brands and designers.
How to Clean Eel Skin Leather Handbags
If your eel skin leather handbags get dirty, follow the cleaning instructions that came with the bag. If those aren't available, stick to using warm water and a clean, uncolored cotton rag.
Dampen the cloth lightly. The less moisture applied to the surface, the better.
Dust should be wiped off regularly using a soft, dry cloth.
Let it dry naturally, indoors. Don't expose it to direct sunlight or heat such as a hair dryer or radiator.
We cannot recommend any specific cleaners for eel leather at this time because we haven't tested any products yet. However, we will be testing products in the near future.
Liquids shouldn't damage an eel handbag. First blot dry to absorb the spill immediately, then let it air dry naturally indoors and the original color should return.
Eel leather can be conditioned.
Because of the eel skin's thinness, we suggest using a cream reptile conditioner rather than a wax. The denser wax products can sometimes have a stiffening effect on leather.
Because eel skin is very thin, eel skin leather handbags are often reinforced with calfskin. This under layer will dry out over time so we recommend using a quality leather conditioner on the inside of the purse to help keep its suppleness. Be careful not to get the calf skin moisturizer onto the eel leather.
As previously mentioned, we haven't tested any products for eel, so we can't recommend any specific eel skin conditioners.
Eel skin leather handbags should be stored in a cool, dry place when not in use.
They should also be covered in a box or dust bag to prevent dust from settling on the surface.
Don't fold or stress the purse in any way, as this may cause creasing. Allow it to rest naturally, with plenty of space and nothing sitting on top of it, pressing it under its weight.
Tuck the strap inside, especially if there's a chain or hardware on it. This will prevent it from scratching the leather.
Remember to test any cleaning or conditioning product on a small, inconspicuous area and check for any discoloration before you proceed in using the product.
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