Swags

Before you unpack your swag

1. Please check how your swag is packed before you unroll it, so you can roll it up in the same way.
2. Condensation may occur in cool or moist conditions.
3. Point swag foot end into the wind.
4. Foam mattress may compresses from being rolled up for long periods; it may be partially restored by unrolling and leaving it outside in the sun for a short time.
5. Swags sizes are approximate only, due to natural shrinking and stretching of canvas depending on the weather.
6. Reproofing of the seams and hard wearing areas may be necessary after extended usage.

Setting Up Your Deluxe Dome Swag

1. Ensure poles are in their sleeves.
2. Assemble poles together ensuring they are all the way into the sockets, failure to do this may damage the poles.
3. Insert steel sleeves into pins provided.
4. Fit hooks around the poles AFTER POLES HAVE BEEN INSERTED INTO PINS FIRST! Failure to do this may result in poles breaking
5. Attach guy ropes to eyelets in triangle tie down flaps and fix to object, ensure swag is tightened and secured to ground.
6. Open up flaps for air circulation.
7. All other swags, just roll out and tie flap to allow for air circulation.
8. Note: Poles are generally not covered by warranty so please ensure correct use to avoid breakage. Replacement poles are available if required.

Packing Up Your Swag

1. Close all zips.
2. Detach guy ropes.
3. Fold overhanging canvas and ropes to center.
4. Poles, disassemble, fold together, and leave inside sleeves.
5. Swag, role tight from head end, connect buckles, tighten straps do not over tighten.
6. Allow a wet or damp swag to dry before packing. If not possible unroll swag when convenient and allow to dry before repacking it.

Care Instructions

1. Thoroughly wet down new canvas prior to use to ensure sealing up of seams.
2. Remove dirt with a soft brush and cold water after use.
3. Do not clean with soap, detergent, petrol, oil or solvents.
4. Ensure swag is completely dry before storage.
5. Do not store directly on concrete floors.
6. Use a recommended canvas reproofing solution on well worn areas.

Oilskins

Caring for your oilskin

Always hang your oilskin after use, and allow to dry naturally in a well ventilated area. Remember to keep the garment away from artificial heat or flame. Do not leave hanging in direct sunlight. Any excess dirt on your oilskin should be removed with a soft clothes brush, and sponged or hosed down with cold water.

Check your oilskin on a monthly basis for dry patches, especially in areas that are subject to friction such as knees, sleeves, neck and shoulders. Dry patches indicate that these areas will require reproofing.

During periods of non use, always roll your oilskin and store in a dry place, away from direct sunlight. Make sure your coat is dry before doing so.

DO NOT use hot water, soap, detergent or any other cleaning agent on your oilskin.
DO NOT wring, spin or tumble dry.
DO NOT iron or dry clean
DO NOT stitch anything to exterior of garment without resealing stitches.

My oilskin coat is leaking. How do I re-treat my oilskin coat?

The first sign of leakage usually occurs in the crease area on the sleeve of the coat. We recommend a treatment of Jacaru Garment re-proofing
To re-oil your coat, please follow these steps:

1. Clean your coat by soaking it in a bath tub or laundry basin of cold water - add a cap full of a mild liquid detergent (one that is suitable for woolen garments). Agitate the water for a few minutes and then allow the coat to soak overnight. Then rinse out your coat with fresh water. It is very important to remove all dust before applying the garment dressing. If you do not remove dust: The garment dressing will stick to any dust remaining; when the dust dislodges it will leave tiny holes in the fabric exposed, which will leak.
2. Allow the coat to dry naturally.
3. Wait for a very hot day to re-oil: the hotter the day, the better the results. Place the coat in bright sunshine and allow it to heat up. Heat the garment dressing until it turns to liquid – this can be done by putting the can of dressing in the sun or a saucepan of hot water. At the hottest time of the day, sparingly apply the dressing to the coat, using a clean cloth. Add a little extra dressing to the seams. The sun will spread the dressing evenly and quickly through the coat fabric.
4. If you do not have a suitable climate then you will need a hand-held hair drier to work the dressing into the cloth.
5. Your coat will now be ready to give you full protection.

Hat Care

Suede Leather Hats - Cowhide split leather - rough finish

1. Provided you dry your hat slowly, rain drops will simply brush out.
2. Water resistancy can be achieved through the use of a silicone based spray.
3. Oily or greasy marks (provided you move quickly) - on some occasions it is possible to sprinkle talcum powder on the marks, and the talc will absorb some of the oil or grease.
4. If any heavy soiling occurs that cannot be brushed out then a suede shampoo (saddle soap) with hard brush & cold water.
5. Some marks can be removed by rubbing gently with an emery board.

Full Grain Leather Hats - Smooth leather finish

1. Protect with a little leather dressing, just enough to protect not weigh the hat down.
2. Water will turn to beads and roll off (or shake off).
3. Sweat/perspiration stains are difficult to remove, but saddle soap and sponge will usually work.

Stretching Hats - Leather/Fur Felts

• Leather - you need to be sitting down. Put your hands & knee inside the front of the crown & give gradual pulls, try on after each pull to ensure you do not overstretch. After each stretch, rotate the hat so you are stretching evenly around the crown.

Akubra Hat Care

Looking after your Akubra

• First and foremost - Never leave your hat in the car or in direct sunlight when not being worn. Do not force dry the hat if it has become wet. The inside leather band will shrink and once this happens it is hard to stretch back to its original size. Akubra hats are shower-proof and include a water proofing solution. As the hat ages the water proofing during manufacture may break down and the felt will absorb water. However, generally your head will remain dry.

Cleaning your Akubra

• Your Akubra should be cleaned by a hat cleaning specialist only, please refer to our list of hat care cleaning specialists . However if the hat is slightly soiled with dust and/or grime, firstly brush the hat in an anti-clockwise direction to remove any dust and then lightly rub the affected area with a paint thinner or dry cleaning fluid. Do not use too much. Car upholstery cleaner can be used (Kitten B). Spray on and leave for 15-20 seconds then wipe off with a damp cloth.