How to Oil Filson Coats

Filson is a company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 1897 by C.C. Filson, an entrepreneur with a pioneer spirit. Filson products attest to a ruggedness and durability against the most extreme elements that the company says will last for generations. If you've purchased a leather Filson jacket, you've made quite an investment. To keep this jacket looking and feeling good for years to come, oil it once or twice or year, as this will keep the suppleness of the material.

Instructions

1  Combine 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar in a basin with 1 cup linseed oil. Mix them well with a paint stirrer.

2  Dip a soft, lint-free cloth in the mixture and rub it all over the surface area of the leather jacket. Use circular motions and saturate the leather with a generous layer of the mixture.

3  Allow the mixture to soak in overnight. Rub a clean soft cloth over the surface area of the jacket the next morning, to buff it to a bright shine.

Tips & Warnings

If the leather is really dry, just use linseed oil as a straight conditioner.