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  • Re: Rescuing gardening gloves.

    From The Natural Philosopher@21:1/5 to All on Fri Feb 2 12:02:13 2024
    On 02/02/2024 11:38, Tim+ wrote:

    I have some cheap fabric and leather gardening gloves (Verve brand from Morrisons) that got wet and now the leather has set so hard they’re unwearable.

    Is there any simple treatment that will restore pliability?

    Tim

    I think that any 'leather restorer' should do the job

    Car leather restores at Halfords

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  • From Tim+@21:1/5 to All on Fri Feb 2 11:38:04 2024
    I have some cheap fabric and leather gardening gloves (Verve brand from Morrisons) that got wet and now the leather has set so hard they’re unwearable.

    Is there any simple treatment that will restore pliability?

    Tim

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  • From HVS@21:1/5 to The Natural Philosopher on Fri Feb 2 13:53:11 2024
    On 02 Feb 2024, The Natural Philosopher wrote

    On 02/02/2024 11:38, Tim+ wrote:

    I have some cheap fabric and leather gardening gloves (Verve
    brand from Morrisons) that got wet and now the leather has set so
    hard they’re unwearable.

    Is there any simple treatment that will restore pliability?

    Tim

    I think that any 'leather restorer' should do the job

    Car leather restores at Halfords

    I wonder how much the "cheap fabric and leather gardening gloves" cost
    in the first place? Is it cost effective to buy a leather-restoring
    product instead of just buying another pair of cheap gloves?

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  • From Ian Jackson@21:1/5 to tnp@invalid.invalid on Fri Feb 2 13:31:13 2024
    In message <upilk5$2jch1$1@dont-email.me>, The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> writes
    On 02/02/2024 11:38, Tim+ wrote:
    I have some cheap fabric and leather gardening gloves (Verve brand
    from
    Morrisons) that got wet and now the leather has set so hard they’re
    unwearable.
    Is there any simple treatment that will restore pliability?
    Tim

    I think that any 'leather restorer' should do the job

    Car leather restores at Halfords

    Olive oil?
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  • From Tim+@21:1/5 to HVS on Fri Feb 2 14:12:40 2024
    HVS <office@REMOVETHISwhhvs.co.uk> wrote:
    On 02 Feb 2024, The Natural Philosopher wrote

    On 02/02/2024 11:38, Tim+ wrote:

    I have some cheap fabric and leather gardening gloves (Verve
    brand from Morrisons) that got wet and now the leather has set so
    hard they’re unwearable.

    Is there any simple treatment that will restore pliability?

    Tim

    I think that any 'leather restorer' should do the job

    Car leather restores at Halfords

    I wonder how much the "cheap fabric and leather gardening gloves" cost
    in the first place? Is it cost effective to buy a leather-restoring
    product instead of just buying another pair of cheap gloves?


    They weren’t much more than £5 a pair so it’s not worth spending money on treatment products. Looking for something that I have to hand.

    Tim

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  • From The Natural Philosopher@21:1/5 to Ian Jackson on Fri Feb 2 14:56:39 2024
    On 02/02/2024 13:31, Ian Jackson wrote:
    In message <upilk5$2jch1$1@dont-email.me>, The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> writes
    On 02/02/2024 11:38, Tim+ wrote:
     I have some cheap fabric and leather gardening gloves (Verve brand from >>> Morrisons) that got wet and now the leather has set so hard they’re
    unwearable.
     Is there any simple treatment that will restore pliability?
     Tim

    I think that any 'leather restorer' should do the job

    Car leather restores at Halfords

    Olive oil?
    Bit too greasy. Isn't it lanolin you need?

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hot-Glove-107-Cream-Conditioner/dp/B0012M8XH2

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  • From The Natural Philosopher@21:1/5 to HVS on Fri Feb 2 14:58:18 2024
    On 02/02/2024 13:53, HVS wrote:
    On 02 Feb 2024, The Natural Philosopher wrote

    On 02/02/2024 11:38, Tim+ wrote:

    I have some cheap fabric and leather gardening gloves (Verve
    brand from Morrisons) that got wet and now the leather has set so
    hard they’re unwearable.

    Is there any simple treatment that will restore pliability?

    Tim

    I think that any 'leather restorer' should do the job

    Car leather restores at Halfords

    I wonder how much the "cheap fabric and leather gardening gloves" cost
    in the first place? Is it cost effective to buy a leather-restoring
    product instead of just buying another pair of cheap gloves?



    Well it depends on how you use the gloves. Mine are ripped to shreds
    every year and I get a new set, but I have thorny problems :-)

    if your on lighter duties, a pot of conditioner will last for years.

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  • From Colin Bignell@21:1/5 to All on Fri Feb 2 16:36:45 2024
    On 02/02/2024 14:12, Tim+ wrote:
    HVS <office@REMOVETHISwhhvs.co.uk> wrote:
    On 02 Feb 2024, The Natural Philosopher wrote

    On 02/02/2024 11:38, Tim+ wrote:

    I have some cheap fabric and leather gardening gloves (Verve
    brand from Morrisons) that got wet and now the leather has set so
    hard they’re unwearable.

    Is there any simple treatment that will restore pliability?

    Tim

    I think that any 'leather restorer' should do the job

    Car leather restores at Halfords

    I wonder how much the "cheap fabric and leather gardening gloves" cost
    in the first place? Is it cost effective to buy a leather-restoring
    product instead of just buying another pair of cheap gloves?


    They weren’t much more than £5 a pair so it’s not worth spending money on
    treatment products. Looking for something that I have to hand.

    Hand cream?

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  • From Thomas Prufer@21:1/5 to timdownieuk@yahoo.co.youkay on Fri Feb 2 17:52:47 2024
    On 2 Feb 2024 14:12:40 GMT, Tim+ <timdownieuk@yahoo.co.youkay> wrote:

    They weren’t much more than £5 a pair so it’s not worth spending money on >treatment products. Looking for something that I have to hand.

    Wet them, put them on when soft, rub them with soap, castile soap if you have it. Work up a thick lather and work it into the leather.

    Do not rinse, let dry. (That is, use castile instead of saddle soap.)

    Knead until soft & pliable once dry, perhaps starting before the leather is bone-dry.



    Thomas Prufer

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  • From Andrew@21:1/5 to Colin Bignell on Fri Feb 2 17:22:58 2024
    On 02/02/2024 16:36, Colin Bignell wrote:
    On 02/02/2024 14:12, Tim+ wrote:
    HVS <office@REMOVETHISwhhvs.co.uk> wrote:
    On 02 Feb 2024, The Natural Philosopher wrote

    On 02/02/2024 11:38, Tim+ wrote:

    I have some cheap fabric and leather gardening gloves (Verve
    brand from Morrisons) that got wet and now the leather has set so
    hard they’re unwearable.

    Is there any simple treatment that will restore pliability?

    Tim

    I think that any 'leather restorer' should do the job

    Car leather restores at Halfords

    I wonder how much the "cheap fabric and leather gardening gloves" cost
    in the first place?  Is it cost effective to buy a leather-restoring
    product instead of just buying another pair of cheap gloves?


    They weren’t much more than £5 a pair so it’s not worth spending money on
    treatment products. Looking for something that I have to hand.

    Hand cream?


    Not just hand cream :-)

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Battles-Udder-Cream-400-g/dp/B00CUBSO6O?th=1

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  • From Colin Bignell@21:1/5 to Andrew on Fri Feb 2 17:35:10 2024
    On 02/02/2024 17:22, Andrew wrote:
    On 02/02/2024 16:36, Colin Bignell wrote:
    On 02/02/2024 14:12, Tim+ wrote:
    HVS <office@REMOVETHISwhhvs.co.uk> wrote:
    On 02 Feb 2024, The Natural Philosopher wrote

    On 02/02/2024 11:38, Tim+ wrote:

    I have some cheap fabric and leather gardening gloves (Verve
    brand from Morrisons) that got wet and now the leather has set so
    hard they’re unwearable.

    Is there any simple treatment that will restore pliability?

    Tim

    I think that any 'leather restorer' should do the job

    Car leather restores at Halfords

    I wonder how much the "cheap fabric and leather gardening gloves" cost >>>> in the first place?  Is it cost effective to buy a leather-restoring
    product instead of just buying another pair of cheap gloves?


    They weren’t much more than £5 a pair so it’s not worth spending
    money on
    treatment products. Looking for something that I have to hand.

    Hand cream?


    Not just hand cream :-)

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Battles-Udder-Cream-400-g/dp/B00CUBSO6O?th=1

    He could buy two pairs of gloves for the same money.

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  • From HVS@21:1/5 to All on Fri Feb 2 17:43:13 2024
    On 02 Feb 2024, Tim+ wrote

    HVS <office@REMOVETHISwhhvs.co.uk> wrote:
    On 02 Feb 2024, The Natural Philosopher wrote

    On 02/02/2024 11:38, Tim+ wrote:

    I have some cheap fabric and leather gardening gloves (Verve
    brand from Morrisons) that got wet and now the leather has set
    so hard they’re unwearable.

    Is there any simple treatment that will restore pliability?

    Tim

    I think that any 'leather restorer' should do the job

    Car leather restores at Halfords

    I wonder how much the "cheap fabric and leather gardening gloves"
    cost in the first place? Is it cost effective to buy a
    leather-restoring product instead of just buying another pair of
    cheap gloves?


    They weren't much more than £5 a pair so it's not worth
    spending money on treatment products. Looking for something that I
    have to hand.

    Ah; fair 'nuff. (I was misled by the mention of Halfords -- wrongly
    assumed the discussion was of possible treatments to purchase.)

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  • From Tim+@21:1/5 to Andrew on Fri Feb 2 18:51:58 2024
    Andrew <Andrew97d@btinternet.com> wrote:
    On 02/02/2024 16:36, Colin Bignell wrote:
    On 02/02/2024 14:12, Tim+ wrote:
    HVS <office@REMOVETHISwhhvs.co.uk> wrote:
    On 02 Feb 2024, The Natural Philosopher wrote

    On 02/02/2024 11:38, Tim+ wrote:

    I have some cheap fabric and leather gardening gloves (Verve
    brand from Morrisons) that got wet and now the leather has set so
    hard they’re unwearable.

    Is there any simple treatment that will restore pliability?

    Tim

    I think that any 'leather restorer' should do the job

    Car leather restores at Halfords

    I wonder how much the "cheap fabric and leather gardening gloves" cost >>>> in the first place?  Is it cost effective to buy a leather-restoring
    product instead of just buying another pair of cheap gloves?


    They weren’t much more than £5 a pair so it’s not worth spending money on
    treatment products. Looking for something that I have to hand.

    Hand cream?


    Not just hand cream :-)

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Battles-Udder-Cream-400-g/dp/B00CUBSO6O?th=1


    I actually have a tub of udder cream (bought to treat my runner’s feet). I shall experiment with it.

    Tim

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  • From Sam Plusnet@21:1/5 to All on Fri Feb 2 19:03:31 2024
    On 02-Feb-24 14:12, Tim+ wrote:
    HVS <office@REMOVETHISwhhvs.co.uk> wrote:
    On 02 Feb 2024, The Natural Philosopher wrote

    On 02/02/2024 11:38, Tim+ wrote:

    I have some cheap fabric and leather gardening gloves (Verve
    brand from Morrisons) that got wet and now the leather has set so
    hard they’re unwearable.

    Is there any simple treatment that will restore pliability?

    Tim

    I think that any 'leather restorer' should do the job

    Car leather restores at Halfords

    I wonder how much the "cheap fabric and leather gardening gloves" cost
    in the first place? Is it cost effective to buy a leather-restoring
    product instead of just buying another pair of cheap gloves?


    They weren’t much more than £5 a pair so it’s not worth spending money on
    treatment products. Looking for something that I have to hand.

    Fabric Conditioner? It shouldn't take much.

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  • From Ian Jackson@21:1/5 to tnp@invalid.invalid on Fri Feb 2 20:13:36 2024
    In message <upivr7$2l39u$1@dont-email.me>, The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> writes
    On 02/02/2024 13:31, Ian Jackson wrote:
    In message <upilk5$2jch1$1@dont-email.me>, The Natural Philosopher >><tnp@invalid.invalid> writes
    On 02/02/2024 11:38, Tim+ wrote:
     I have some cheap fabric and leather gardening gloves (Verve brand from >>>> Morrisons) that got wet and now the leather has set so hard they’re
    unwearable.
     Is there any simple treatment that will restore pliability?
     Tim

    I think that any 'leather restorer' should do the job

    Car leather restores at Halfords

    Olive oil?
    Bit too greasy. Isn't it lanolin you need?

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hot-Glove-107-Cream-Conditioner/dp/B0012M8XH2

    What about Savlon, or KY Jelly?
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  • From Chris Hogg@21:1/5 to timdownieuk@yahoo.co.youkay on Fri Feb 2 20:59:29 2024
    On 2 Feb 2024 11:38:04 GMT, Tim+ <timdownieuk@yahoo.co.youkay> wrote:


    I have some cheap fabric and leather gardening gloves (Verve brand from >Morrisons) that got wet and now the leather has set so hard they’re >unwearable.

    Is there any simple treatment that will restore pliability?

    Tim

    Dubbin!

    It's what I use on my gardening gloves. Apply fairly thickly in the
    first instance. Keeps them soft and pliable. Use it on my walking
    boots as well. http://tinyurl.com/yfjk8uxr or https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=dubbin&crid=3IFY0GAUEUHCM&sprefix=dubbin%2Caps%2C96&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

    --

    Chris

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