Lifetime Care
Care & Service
Pieces built to outlast their owners. Made to be repaired, not replaced.
Built to Last
Permanent Companions
A Cave piece is not designed for a season. The steamed wood interiors of the trunk pieces are shaped to hold their form for decades. The hand-stitched seams — each stitch pulled by hand — are designed to be repaired stitch by stitch if needed. Full-grain leather improves with age. We build for permanence.
Leather Care
Full-grain leather requires very little. Wipe with a soft cloth after use. Allow to breathe overnight — avoid airtight storage. The surface will develop a rich patina that is entirely personal to you.
Hardware
18-karat gold plating resists tarnish by nature. Polish gently with a lint-free cloth. Avoid contact with perfume, alcohol-based products, or sharp surfaces.
Storage
Store in the provided dust bag, loosely stuffed with acid-free tissue to hold the silhouette. Keep upright in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight. Cedar is preferable to mothballs.
Wood Interiors
The steamed wood interior of the Cabin Mini Trunk, Mobile Mini Trunk, and Clutch will age gracefully. If the interior is exposed to moisture, leave the piece open in a ventilated space until fully dry.
Rain & Water
Full-grain leather is naturally resilient to light rain. If caught in heavier weather, blot — do not rub — with a soft cloth and allow to dry naturally. Never use heat.
Patina
Expect change. Taurillon develops visible grain depth over the first year. Nappa softens. Saddle leather darkens at contact points. This is not wear — it is biography.
Restoration
Every Piece, Without Time Limit
Every H.J. Cave piece is eligible for restoration, without time limit. Bring it back — whether after one year or thirty. We will assess, repair, and return it to you.
Full restoration includes: deep cleaning, edge repainting, colour restoration, hardware replating, lining replacement, and structural repair. Every piece is designed to be disassembled and rebuilt.
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For questions of daily care
Request Care AdviceFor repair and restoration
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