Longchamp is aware of the need to preserve its creations over time in order to protect the planet's resources and to enhance the value of its craftsmen's leatherwork.
These standards of durability and longevity have been part of the House's DNA for over 75 years.
If your bag is damaged, our repair service is at your disposal to answer all your questions.
Welcome to a sustainable world.
Longchamp is aware of the need to preserve its creations over time in order to protect the planet's resources and to enhance the value of its craftsmen's leatherwork.
These standards of durability and longevity have been part of the House's DNA for over 75 years.
If your bag is damaged, our repair service is at your disposal to answer all your questions.
Welcome to a sustainable world.
OVERALL RECOMMENDATIONS
ADOPT THE RIGHT REFLEXES
OVERALL RECOMMENDATIONS
ADOPT THE RIGHT REFLEXES
- We recommend that you store your bags in their original cover when not in use. Store it away from prolonged exposure to light, heat (preferably 19-25° )and humidity, which could damage its components.
- We recommend that you store your bags in their original cover when not in use. Store it away from prolonged exposure to light, heat (preferably 19-25° )and humidity, which could damage its components.
- Avoid contact with materials that could migrate on your bag (particularly if it is clear or varnished) and remember to put your small personal effects in a pocket to protect the inner lining from any stains from pens, oil, perfume, cream or lipstick or transfers, particularly on PVC linings (magazines, invoices, etc.).
- Avoid contact with materials that could migrate on your bag (particularly if it is clear or varnished) and remember to put your small personal effects in a pocket to protect the inner lining from any stains from pens, oil, perfume, cream or lipstick or transfers, particularly on PVC linings (magazines, invoices, etc.).
- Leave the shoulder strap either on the inside of the bag or on the outside of the storage bag so that it doesn't rub off or distort the bag.
- Leave the shoulder strap either on the inside of the bag or on the outside of the storage bag so that it doesn't rub off or distort the bag.
- Before applying any solution to your bag, always test it on a hidden part of the bag.
- Before applying any solution to your bag, always test it on a hidden part of the bag.
Like all good artisans, Longchamp is committed to creating long-lasting products. My father and grandfather always taught us that.
It's the company's first responsibility in terms of the environment: to make high-quality objects and ensure that its customers can keep their products for a very long time, take care of them and pass them on.
To this end, a repair service is available to customers, handling 60,000 products a year, some of them very old....
Jean CASSEGRAIN
How to care for a leather bag?
How to care for a leather bag?
An infallible companion for everyday life, the leather bag adapts to all occasions and simplifies your movements with style and elegance.
Functional and daring, Longchamp leather bags are beautiful, well-designed objects that authentically reflect the House's precious expertise in leather.
A precious, robust and dynamic material, leather cannot escape the vagaries of life and the test of time. To ensure that your bag lasts for generations and looks as good as new, follow our care and cleaning advice to preserve it for as long as possible.
Just as wine improves with age, time is leather's ally. If necessary, give your bag a boost of energy to care for its material by cleaning it or simply by conditioning its leather.
Use only our Saphir colourless nourishing cream. Shake the bottle before each use. First passage to cleanse with a small amount of creme. Second pass to nourish and care also with a small touch of cream.
The cream should be applied to a textile and then rubbed into the product in a circular motion to ensure an even finish. A soft clean brush can be used for this operation on grained leather. This operation will change the appearance of the product.
Never dry the product near a heat source or in the sun. It should dry at room temperature of 19 °C to 25°C. The drying time may be 2 to 8 hours depending on the creams used. Buffing can be done with a chamois or cotton cloth.
Every leather is different, so be very careful before applying anything. If you are using a more natural leather such as Roseau Luxe or Longchamp 3D, you will need to wait until the bag has developed a patina. Never wet them. To preserve its original shape, curves and structure, you should not overfill it and fill the interior with tissue paper after each use.
An infallible companion for everyday life, the leather bag adapts to all occasions and simplifies your movements with style and elegance.
Functional and daring, Longchamp leather bags are beautiful, well-designed objects that authentically reflect the House's precious expertise in leather.
A precious, robust and dynamic material, leather cannot escape the vagaries of life and the test of time. To ensure that your bag lasts for generations and looks as good as new, follow our care and cleaning advice to preserve it for as long as possible.
Just as wine improves with age, time is leather's ally. If necessary, give your bag a boost of energy to care for its material by cleaning it or simply by conditioning its leather.
Use only our Saphir colourless nourishing cream. Shake the bottle before each use. First passage to cleanse with a small amount of creme. Second pass to nourish and care also with a small touch of cream.
The cream should be applied to a textile and then rubbed into the product in a circular motion to ensure an even finish. A soft clean brush can be used for this operation on grained leather. This operation will change the appearance of the product.
Never dry the product near a heat source or in the sun. It should dry at room temperature of 19 °C to 25°C. The drying time may be 2 to 8 hours depending on the creams used. Buffing can be done with a chamois or cotton cloth.
Every leather is different, so be very careful before applying anything. If you are using a more natural leather such as Roseau Luxe or Longchamp 3D, you will need to wait until the bag has developed a patina. Never wet them. To preserve its original shape, curves and structure, you should not overfill it and fill the interior with tissue paper after each use.
How to care for a canvas bag?
How to care for a canvas bag?
When you are not using your bag for a long period of time, it is best to follow the instructions below:
- For Le Pliage® (Canvas and Leather): it’s preferable to store them flat, unfolded.
- Avoid contact with materials that could migrate on your bag or on the lining.
- The bag should be stored at an ambient temperature of 19-25°C, without excessive humidity.
- Never use cream on textiles.
If necessary, use a clean sponge/damp cloth with a pH-neutral white soap and very little water at room temperature. Do not soak the fabric.
Caution: textiles with natural fibres such as laminated cotton can become wavy.
Dampen by dabbing evenly the entire surface of the fabric (to avoid creating halos) using a clean sponge / cloth. It is important not to wet the leather parts.
Immediately after, remove the solution with a damp cloth. Then wipe the entire product to remove any excess liquid. The bag should be almost dry and should not leak when drying. This step is essential, especially if the bag contains several colours.
Preferably dry upside down, with the handles facing down. Never dry the product near a heat source or in direct sunlight. It should dry at a room temperature of 19-25°C.
When you are not using your bag for a long period of time, it is best to follow the instructions below:
- For Le Pliage® (Canvas and Leather): it’s preferable to store them flat, unfolded.
- Avoid contact with materials that could migrate on your bag or on the lining.
- The bag should be stored at an ambient temperature of 19-25°C, without excessive humidity.
- Never use cream on textiles.
If necessary, use a clean sponge/damp cloth with a pH-neutral white soap and very little water at room temperature. Do not soak the fabric.
Caution: textiles with natural fibres such as laminated cotton can become wavy.
Dampen by dabbing evenly the entire surface of the fabric (to avoid creating halos) using a clean sponge / cloth. It is important not to wet the leather parts.
Immediately after, remove the solution with a damp cloth. Then wipe the entire product to remove any excess liquid. The bag should be almost dry and should not leak when drying. This step is essential, especially if the bag contains several colours.
Preferably dry upside down, with the handles facing down. Never dry the product near a heat source or in direct sunlight. It should dry at a room temperature of 19-25°C.
How to care for a suede and nubuck bag?
How to care for a suede and nubuck bag?
Use a suitable nylon brush that is firm and clean.
It is best to use circular movements over the entire velvet surface to obtain an even finish.
Do not use our cream on suede or nubuck.
Use a suitable nylon brush that is firm and clean.
It is best to use circular movements over the entire velvet surface to obtain an even finish.
Do not use our cream on suede or nubuck.
How to care for a patent leather bag?
How to care for a patent leather bag?
Never use cream on patent leather.
If necessary, use a clean sponge/damp cloth with a pH-neutral white soap and very little water at room temperature (a solution for patent leather is ideal). Do not soak the leather, do not use abrasive materials. Apply evenly using circular movements all over the product. Immediately after applying the solution, remove the soap with a damp cloth and a little water. Then, using a microfiber, wipe the entire product to remove any excess liquid. The bag should be almost dry and should not leak when drying. This step is essential, especially if there are several colors of leather on the bag.
Preferably dry upside down, with the handles facing down. Never dry the product near a heat source or in direct sunlight. It should dry at an ambient temperature of 19-25°C.
Never use cream on patent leather.
If necessary, use a clean sponge/damp cloth with a pH-neutral white soap and very little water at room temperature (a solution for patent leather is ideal). Do not soak the leather, do not use abrasive materials. Apply evenly using circular movements all over the product. Immediately after applying the solution, remove the soap with a damp cloth and a little water. Then, using a microfiber, wipe the entire product to remove any excess liquid. The bag should be almost dry and should not leak when drying. This step is essential, especially if there are several colors of leather on the bag.
Preferably dry upside down, with the handles facing down. Never dry the product near a heat source or in direct sunlight. It should dry at an ambient temperature of 19-25°C.
Total Care by Saphir
Total Care by Saphir
Colourless cream emulsion that cleans, nourishes and protects without damaging the leather. Formula based on 28.9% beeswax and enriched with jojoba oil and lanolin chosen for their nourishing properties.
It can be applied to the most delicate leathers (except nubuck, suede and patent leathers). Its special feature is that it gives a very deep, long-lasting shine without the need to wait for it to dry and without the need for sustained rubbing. Saphir Universal Cream does not clog or leave a whitish deposit on leather.
Note: this is a solvent-free, highly concentrated formula, so there's no need to overload the leather with the cream. Shine immediately after application.
Always shake before use.
Only available in store.
Colourless cream emulsion that cleans, nourishes and protects without damaging the leather. Formula based on 28.9% beeswax and enriched with jojoba oil and lanolin chosen for their nourishing properties.
It can be applied to the most delicate leathers (except nubuck, suede and patent leathers). Its special feature is that it gives a very deep, long-lasting shine without the need to wait for it to dry and without the need for sustained rubbing. Saphir Universal Cream does not clog or leave a whitish deposit on leather.
Note: this is a solvent-free, highly concentrated formula, so there's no need to overload the leather with the cream. Shine immediately after application.
Always shake before use.
Only available in store.