Longchamp

Longchamp Spring/Summer 2009 Collection
Material and Care Guidelines

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 W/ CROC
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.

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.

SURF
100% polyamide canvas with a PVC backing -trimmings in cowhide
Care:
To remove any stains, simply brush with soap and water. Use a 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.

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
Mixed linen canvas (91% linen and 9% polyamide) trimmed with patent cowhide leather
The printing motif may fade over time, particularly in areas subjected to repeated friction.
Care:
This canvas can be protected by applying a waterproofing agent, following the recommendations given by the manufacturer and avoiding the patent leather parts. The patent trims need delicate treatment implying great care : avoid prolonged contact with other varnished or printed materials whose color could be transferred to the patent leather.

BAMBOU
100% cotton canvas trimmed with cowhide leather
In spite of our great care, this canvas may leave traces on light garments, especially if damp. The printing motif may fade over time, particularly in areas subjected to repeated friction.
Care:
This canvas can be protected by applying a waterproofing agent, following the recommendations given by the manufacturer. Use a colorless cream on leather trimmings, if necessary. Avoid contact with solvent and alcohol based products (perfume...).

IT BAG
Mixed cotton canvas (42% cotton, 42% linen, 16% polyurethane) trimmed with cowhide leather
In spite of our great care, this canvas may leave traces on light garments, especially if damp. The printing motif may fade over time, particularly in areas subjected to repeated friction.
Care:
This canvas can be protected by applying a waterproofing agent, following the recommendations given by the manufacturer. Use a colorless cream on leather trimmings, if necessary. Avoid contact with solvent and alcohol based products (perfume...).

VICTORIE
Synthetic canvas trimmed with cowhide leather
Care:
To remove any stains, wash the whole surface of the fabric with soapy water so as not to leave rings. Use a colorless cream with a soft brush on leather trimmings if necessary.

LM NYLON
100% polyamide canvas trimmed with cowhide leather
The printing motif may fade over time, particularly in areas subjected to repeated friction.
Care:
This canvas can be protected by applying a waterproofing agent, following the recommendations given by the manufacturer. Use a colorless cream on leather trimmings, if necessary. Avoid contact with solvent and alcohol based products (perfume...).

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,...).

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 CROC
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
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.

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 SUEDE
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...).

LM VINTAGE - MOERMAN EDITION
Supple calfskin leather trimmed with cowhide leather
This supple leather with a very natural appearance is sensitive to scratching and develops a patina over time.
Care:
Simply wipe off any rain. For everyday care, use cream on areas of wear. This leather can be protected by applying a leather waterproofing agent, following the recommendations given by the manufacturer. Avoid contact with solvent and alcohol based products (perfume...). The silk-screen printing motif may fade over time, particularly in areas subjected to repeated friction.

COSMOS - GRAINED LEATHER
Grained cowhide leather
Care:
For everyday care, use cream with a soft brush on areas of wear. This leather can be protected by applying a leather waterproofing agent, following the recommendations given by the manufacturer. Avoid contact with solvent and alcohol based products (perfume...).

COSMOS - GRAINED LEATHER
Cowhide leather
This supple leather with a very natural appearance is sensitive to scratching and develops a patina over time. In spite of our great care, color bleeding may occur, especially on light garments.
Care:
Avoid long exposure to intense light (sunlight, spot light…). For everyday care, use cream with a soft brush on areas of wear. This leather can be protected by applying a leather waterproofing agent, following the recommendations given by the manufacturer. Avoid contact with solvent and alcohol based products (perfume...).

LM VERNI
Calfskin leather trimmed with cowhide 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:
Protect the leather from heat, grease and cosmetic products; never use any cleaning or cleansing product on the leather. When not in use, we recommend that you store your handbag upright and covered, so it is safe from light, moisture and heat. The silk-screen printing motif may fade over time, particularly in areas subjected to repeated friction.