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Contents

1. 1 What is Chamois?
2. 2 Why use Chamois Leather?
3. 3 How do I clean and dry my car with a Chamois?
4. 4 How to care for my Chamois?
5. 5 Why is my Chamois stiff?
6. 6 How does The Original Chamois Company make Chamois Leather?
7. 7 How is Chamois Leather measured?
8. 8 What if my order does not arrive?
9. 9 What grade of Chamois is available online?
10. 10 What is the shipping and handling charge on international orders?
11. 11 How long will it take to receive my order?
12. 12 What Is Shammy Leather?
13. 13 Is there anyway to get my order quicker?
14. 14 How safe is shopping online?

What is Chamois?

• Chamois is leather that is extremely soft, flexible, and absorbent.

Why use Chamois Leather?

• Typically chamois leather is used to dry off surfaces after washing.
• This is due to the absorbency and softness of the leather.
• Grime particles are drawn away from the surface being cleaned.
• The particles are held within the hollow fiber of the leather, eliminating abrasion.
• Chamois is excellent for cleaning and protecting smart phone and computer displays.
• Use Chamois to clean and protect your iPhone.
• Use Chamois to clean and protect your Android.
• Use Chamois to clean and protect your Windows Phone.
• Use Chamois to clean and protect your Blackberry.
• Use Chamois to clean and protect your LCD or LED displays.

How do I clean and dry my car with a Chamois?

• First wash car as recommended by manufacturer. Then use a Chamois to dry your car.
• Rinse Chamois in water, wring out excess.
• The chamois needs to be damp, but not wet to work.
• Remove the majority of water by sweeping the Chamois over the car, wring out excess water as you proceed.
• Buff any remaining damp areas until dry, again wringing as necessary.
• Clean and dry your Chamois.

How to care for my Chamois?

• Give it a good rinse in lukewarm water with a mild non-alkali soap, or mild detergent.
• Squeeze/wring Chamois to remove excess water.
• Gently stretch, and hang in area protected from direct sunlight and intense heat. 
• Take care not to over dry.

Why is my Chamois stiff?

• Chamois leather gets stiff when it is too dry, it will regain its softness with moisture or on wetting.

How does The Original Chamois Company make Chamois Leather?

• Chamois leather is made from high quality New Zealand sheep and lamb skin.
• The skin is split into 2 pieces.
• The flesh side being used for Chamois and the outer piece for other leather types.
• The flesh side is Hot Drum Tanned in Genuine Cod Liver Oil.
• Thus Giving the skin it unique character of Chamois Leather.
• Chamois leather is then dry-cleaned to remove excess oil.
• Final stages include buffing the leather with an abrasive wheel, removing any excess grain and fleshings.

How is Chamois Leather measured?

• Area in square feet.
• Being a natural product sizes may vary slightly, depending on humidity and temperature.
• Our chamois is not sold in square shaped pieces, unless requested.
• Please Note:
• A 4.0sqft chamois; if cut square shaped, would measure 2.0ft x 2.0ft.

What if my order does not arrive?

• Contact us at sales@chamois.co.nz
• We will resend any order that fails to be delivered, within a reasonable amount of time.

What grade of Chamois is available online?

• 100% Genuine cod liver oil tanned chamois leather.
• Premium Grade :
• Finished both sides
• Absent of holes
• Medium light thickness (1mm - 1.5mm)
• Consistent color
• No windows or light patches
• No grain patches

What is the shipping and handling charge on international orders?

• Shipping is $4.00 NZD per piece up to 3 pieces, there after it is 2 dollars per foot.
• Note: Only applies to orders via online order form.
• Shipping for E-mail orders will be quoted, per order basis.

How long will it take to receive my order?