100% Cotton | Double Braided Knitted Rope

All our leads have a double braided knit made from 100% natural cotton, which is what makes our leads so soft in your hands and on your dogs nose. Cotton is far less abrasive than other materials such as polyester, nylon and polypropylene, and has the advantage of being a natural material rather than a synthetic plastic fibre.

Genuine Italian Leather | Handle and Ring Caps & Safety Tab

We use a Genuine Italian Leather in the creation of our leads, which naturally absorbs oils and dirt over time. Leather is a natural compliment to cotton, as a material that develops its own unique Patina with time, building character with use.

Antique Brass | Ringlet and Tri-glide

We use antique, sand cast brass for the fixings on all of our leads, which will naturally burnish and develop a unique character over time. Brass as a material is appreciated for the way it ages, but can also be kept ‘as-new’ with gentle polishing. Chosen for its strength and colour, and soft, rounded edges.

Care Instructions.

Do Not Machine Wash - Do Not Hot Soak or Submerge | Cotton fibre shrinks when exposed to warm or hot water, which can significantly damaging the strength of the cotton fibres. Leather can become significantly warped and stains when submerged in water.

Do Not Use Detergent | In the process of removing dirt and stains in cotton fabric, detergents also break down and weaken cotton fibres and damage leather. Powder detergents can act as an abrasive, particularly when combined with the spinning action of a machine wash.

Do Not Tumble Dry | Cotton fibres shrink significantly when exposed to high heat settings on a tumble drier, and can become brittle - damaging the strength of the fibre and causing it to become rough and tight. Leather becomes brittle and dry, and will begin to crack if tumble dried.

Do Not Expose to High Heat | In the same was as tumble drying, the high heat of your oven, fireplace or radiator will damage the cotton fibres in you lead, making them brittle. Leather will crack and warp when exposed to high temperatures. Do not leave your lead in direct contact with hot surfaces, or unreasonably close to a fire.

Our Care recommendation

Air Dry after walking | Allow your lead to Air dry after a walk. In the cold winter months, hanging your lead in a warm room, or on a clothes airer at a sensible distance from a heat source, will allow the cotton fibres to dry gently.

Brush off heavy soil and dirt | Once dry, gently brush off any heavy dirt, soil or sand using a soft brush or cloth.

Do not Store when Damp | Make sure your lead is dry before storing. As a natural material, cotton will begin to degrade if left damp for prolonged periods.

Use a Leather Treatment | A suitable leather cream of wax can help protect against the elements and maintain the supple feel of your leather, reducing the risk of cracking.

Incorrect care of your Willow and Porter lead may decrease material quality and lead longevity. We strongly recommend following all material care instructions.