Longchamp 2008 Spring/Summer Collection
Material and Care
CANVAS & LEATHER
LE PLIAGE
100% polyamide canvas with PVC coating, cowhide leather trimmings
This canvas is waterproofed thanks to its PVC backing.
Care:
Remove any stains with soap and water and a cloth or brush on the canvas part. Do not wet the
leather trims. Use a Longchamp colorless cream on leather trimmings. .
PLANÈTES
100% polyamide canvas with PVC backing, trimmed with crocodile style calfskin leather
This fabric is waterproofed thanks to its PVC backing
Care:
Remove any stains with soap and water and a cloth or brush. Do not wet the leather trims. Use
a Longchamp colorless cream on leather trimmings if necessary.
PLANÈTES
100% polyamide canvas with PVC backing, trimmed with split cowhide leather
This fabric is waterproofed thanks to its PVC backing.
Care:
To remove any stains, wash the whole surface of the fabric with soapy water so as not to leave
rings. Use a Longchamp colorless cream on leather trimmings.
ATHOS LUGGAGE
Polyamide canvas trimmed with calfskin leather
This canvas is waterproofed thanks to its PVC backing.
Care:
Remove any stains with soap and water and a cloth or brush on the canvas part. The leather is
already waterproofed and requires no special protection. Simply wipe off any rain.
BOXFORD LUGGAGE
100% polyester canvas 1600 deniers with a PVC backing - trimmings in cowhide
This canvas is very resistant to wear and tear. The canvas is waterproofed thanks to its PVC
backing.
Care:
To remove any stains, simply brush with soap and water. Use a Longchamp colorless cream on
leather trimmings, if necessary.
QUADRILLE
Mixed cotton canvas (61% cotton, 29% polyester and 10% others), trimmed with cowhide
leather and drummed calfskin
This canvas is not waterproofed, but has been rendered stain-repellent.
Care:
Stamp softly with a sweet cloth any rain. Never use any cleaning or cleansing product. Use a
Longchamp colorless cream on leather trimmings.
XLIGHT
Polyamide canvas trimmed with cowhide leather
This canvas is not waterproofed, but has been rendered stain-repellent.
Care:
Stamp softly with a sweet cloth any rain or stains. Do not wet the leather trims. Never use any
cleaning or cleansing product.
LUMIERE TROPICALE
Mixed cotton canvas trimmed with cowhide leather
This canvas is not waterproofed, but has been rendered stain-repellent. In spite of our great
care, this canvas cannot be guaranteed fast color. Color bleeding may occur, especially on light
garments. The colors may lighten overtime.
Care:
Remove any stains with soap and water and a cloth or brush on the canvas part. Do not wet the
leather trims. Use a Longchamp colorless cream on leather parts.
FLOWER POWER
100% cotton canvas trimmed with cowhide leather
This canvas is not waterproofed, but has been rendered stain-repellent. In spite of our great
care, this canvas cannot be guaranteed fast color. Color bleeding may occur, especially on light
garments. The colors may lighten overtime.
Care:
Remove any stains with soap and water and a cloth or brush on the canvas part. Do not wet the
leather trims. Use a Longchamp colorless cream on leather parts.
EXOTIC
Synthetic canvas trimmed with cowhide leather
This canvas is waterproofed thanks to its PVC backing.
Care:
Remove any stains with soap and water and a cloth or brush on the canvas part. Do not wet the
leather trims. Use a Longchamp colorless cream on leather trimmings.
LÉGENDE TOILE
Synthetic canvas trimmed with patent cowhide leather
This canvas is not waterproofed, but has been rendered stain-repellent.
Care:
Remove any stains with soap and water and a cloth or brush on the canvas part. Do not wet the
leather trims. Avoid prolonged contact with other patent or printed materials whose color could
be transferred to the patent leather. Protect the leather from heat, grease and cosmetic
products; never use any cleaning or cleansing product. After use, we recommend to store the
bag upright in its cover, safe from light, moisture and heat.
LEATHERS
VEAU FOULONNÉ
Full hide drummed calfskin
Full hide leather is the outer side of the animal hide, and gives the finest quality leather. Drummed means that the hides have been tumbled together for hours in a huge wooden drum, with a rotating action. The process makes full hide leather supple and soft to the touch, and
brings out its fine natural grain.
Care:
This leather is already waterproofed and requires no special protection. Simply wipe off any rain. For everyday care, use Longchamp cream on areas of wear. Avoid contact with solvent and
alcohol based products (perfume,...). Use the stain-removal stick to remove any ink stains.
ROSEAU
Split cowhide leather trimmed with cowhide leather
Split leather : the inner side of the hide, less fine but also less fragile than the full hide. The
leather is pumiced then coated with a protective plastic film.
Care:
This split cowhide leather is already waterproofed. For everyday care, simply wipe with a damp
cloth and dry. Do not use polish or cream. Avoid contact with patent leather or printed leather
bags, one could take the color out of the other. Protect the leather from heat, grease and
products with solvent and alcohol (perfume,...).
GALATEÉ
Split soft cowhide leather
Split leather : the inner side of the hide, less fine but also less fragile than the full hide. The
leather is pumiced then coated with a protective plastic film.
Care:
This split cowhide leather is already waterproofed. For everyday care, simply wipe with a damp
cloth and dry. Do not use polish or cream. Avoid contact with patent leather or printed leather
bags, one could take the color out of the other. Protect the leather from heat, grease and
products with solvent and alcohol (perfume,...).
LONGCHAMP VINTAGE
Full cowhide leather
This supple and vintage aspect cowhide leather requires no special protection. This leather
evolves: it becomes more supple, lighter and bears the stamp of use.
Care:
Simply wipe off any rain. For everyday care, use cleansing milk or Longchamp colorless cream
on areas of wear. Avoid long exposure to intense light (sunlight, spot light…). Avoid contact with
water or solvent and alcohol based products (perfume...).
ROSEAU
Crocodile style calfskin leather trimmed with cowhide leather
This leather evolves: it becomes more supple and bears the stamp of use.
Care:
Simply wipe off any rain. For everyday care, use Longchamp colorless cream with a soft brush. Avoid contact with solvent and alcohol based products (perfume,...).
LÉGENDE
Patent calfskin leather
It owes its patent look to delicate treatment implying great care : avoid prolonged contact with
other varnished or printed materials whose color could be transferred to the patent leather.
Care:
Simply wipe off any rain. Protect the leather from heat, grease and cosmetic products; never
use any cleaning or cleansing product. After use we recommend to store the bag upright in its
cover, safe from light, moisture and heat.
LÉGENDE
Full hide calfskin leather trimmed with cowhide leather
Full hide leather is the outer side of the animal hide, and gives the finest quality leather. Calfskin
has been preferred to cowhide because of its suppleness, its finesse and its soft touch. This
supple leather with a very natural appearance is sensitive to scratching and develops a patina
over time.
Care:
Simply wipe off any rain. Avoid long exposure to intense light (sunlight, spot light…).For
everyday care, use Longchamp cream on areas of wear. Do not use any cleaning or
waterproofing product. Avoid contact with solvent and alcohol based products (perfume,...).
RODÉO LUXE
Patent calfskin leather trimmed with patent cowhide leather
It owes its patent look to delicate treatment implying great care : avoid prolonged contact with
other patent or printed materials whose color could be transferred to the patent leather.
Care:
Simply wipe off any rain. Protect the leather from heat, grease and cosmetic products; never
use any cleaning or cleansing product. After use, we recommend to store the bag upright in its
cover, safe from light, moisture and heat.
HAMPTON
Cowhide leather
This vintage aspect cowhide leather evolves: it becomes more supple, lighter and bears the
stamp of use. Its very natural appearance is sensitive to scratching and develops a patina over
time.
Care:
Simply wipe off any rain with a dry cloth. Never use any cleaning or cleansing product. Avoid
contact with solvent and alcohol based products (perfume...).
POP
Cowhide leather trimmed with patent calfskin leather
This vintage aspect cowhide leather evolves: it becomes more supple, lighter and bears the
stamp of use. Its very natural appearance is sensitive to scratching and develops a patina over
time.
Care:
Simply wipe off any rain with a dry cloth. Never use any cleaning or cleansing product. Avoid
contact with solvent and alcohol based products (perfume...). Avoid prolonged contact with other
varnished or printed materials whose color could be transferred to the patent leather. Protect the
leather from heat, grease and cosmetic products; never use any cleaning or cleansing product.
After use, we recommend to store the bag upright in its cover, safe from light, moisture and
heat.
ROCK
Cowhide leather
Care:
Simply wipe off any rain with a soft cloth. Never use any cleaning or cleansing product. Avoid
contact with solvent and alcohol based products (perfume...).
ROCK
Patent calfskin leather trimmed with patent cowhide leather
It owes its patent look to delicate treatment implying great care : avoid prolonged contact with
other patent or printed materials whose color could be transferred to the patent leather.
Care:
Simply wipe off any rain. Protect the leather from heat, grease and cosmetic products; never
use any cleaning or cleansing product. After use, we recommend to store the bag upright in its
cover, safe from light, moisture and heat.
ROCK
Calfskin leather
Care:
Simply wipe off any rain with a soft cloth. Never use any cleaning or cleansing product. Avoid
contact with solvent and alcohol based products (perfume...).
EXOTIC
Python style calfskin leather trimmed with cowhide leather
This leather requires no special protection.
Care:
Simply wipe off any rain with a soft cloth. Never use any cleaning or cleansing product. Avoid
contact with solvent and alcohol based products (perfume...).
LÉGENDE
Full calfskin leather trimmed with cowhide leather
Full hide leather is the outer side of the animal hide, and gives the finest quality leather. Calfskin
has been preferred to cowhide because of its suppleness, its finesse and its soft touch. This
supple leather with a very natural appearance is sensitive to scratching and develops a patina
over time.
Care:
Simply wipe off any rain. Avoid long exposure to intense light (sunlight, spot light…).For
everyday care, use Longchamp cream on areas of wear. Do not use any cleaning or
waterproofing product. Avoid contact with solvent and alcohol based products (perfume,...).
RODÉO LUXE
Goat leather trimmed with cowhide leather
This leather evolves: it becomes lighter over time.
Care:
Simply wipe off any rain. Do not use any cleaning or waterproofing product. Avoid contact with
solvent and alcohol based products (perfume,...).
LONGCHAMP 4X4
Soft cowhide leather irregularly grained
This leather is already waterproofed and requires no special protection.
Care:
Simply wipe off any rain. For everyday care, use Longchamp colorless cream with a soft brush
on areas of wear. Avoid contact with solvent and alcohol based products (perfume,...).
RODÉO
Split calfskin velvet leather trimmed with cowhide leather
In spite of our great care, this split leather cannot be guaranteed fast color. Color bleeding may
occur, especially on light garments. This split leather evolves and develops a patina over time.
The colors may lighten overtime due to sunlight.
Care:
Simply wipe off any rain. Simply blot any drops of water with a dry cloth. For everyday care, use
the special cloth supplied with each bag to remove any mark. Avoid contact with solvent and
alcohol based products (perfume...).
