Asking more generically for anything made of faux leather, not necessarily this item in particular, but I gotta admit this multitool is pretty handy at times and is part of my everyday carry.

I’m more asking, like how to best treat faux leather for longest lasting and best surface? Like, what happens if it gets wet? Is shoe polish or oils or something beneficial to keep the surface intact?

  • actionjbone@sh.itjust.works
    25·
    2 days ago

    It is plastic - typically PVC or polyurethane.

    Think of it like this: leather wears in, plastic wears out.

    If you carry that in your pocket, it’ll eventually start to peel or flake. You may start to see the fabric backing poke through.

    Don’t try to treat it with anything. Oil can’t be absorbed because it’s plastic, not skin. Polish won’t set like it would on leather. You can’t protect the finish. You can clean it with soap and water if it gets dirty.

    • over_clox@lemmy.worldOP
      3·
      2 days ago

      I do indeed keep it in my pocket, in an exact position in my left front pocket, behind my phone, to keep the case/sheath wear consistent. And yes the edges are ever so lightly starting to peel, honestly I already expected that anyways being in pocket, but consistency of exactly how I load and arrange my pockets seems to keep wear and tear down.

      I don’t expect anything to last forever, but I like to know whatever tips and tricks might help stuff last longer…

      • actionjbone@sh.itjust.works
        13·
        2 days ago

        Sadly, in the case of plastic fake leather, you can’t make it last longer. It’s designed to look nice when new, and that’s it.

        On the plus side, even if it looks like shit, it might still protect what’s inside of it.