Wrinkle on arm rest of new leather sofa, is this gonna cure itself over time?

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Mar 21st, 2022 10:31 pm

renhui [OP]: Deal Addict; Oct 3, 2004; 2304 posts; 288 upvotes; Calgary

Mar 21st, 2022 10:31 pm

Wrinkle on arm rest of new leather sofa, is this gonna cure itself over time?

Update: after a couple months, the wrinkle actually heals itself, and no longer visible.

Hey guys, would like to hear your opinion on this one.

Received a new leather/loveseat set, while loveseat seem fine, the sofa's arm rest does show wrinkles/creases. I was told that this should ease over time, what do you guys think?

Thanks.

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Mar 22nd, 2022 3:20 am

thisischris: Sr. Member; Jun 10, 2008; 509 posts; 392 upvotes; Halton Hills

Mar 22nd, 2022 3:20 am

I don't think it will fix itself. It would be different if the foam was constantly pushing it out. I can recommend you use the product below to keep you couches soft and clean. It might help to smooth the crease out but not tighten up the leather. Our couches are 10+ years old and looks brand new. I use this product 2-3 times per month.

https://www.amazon.ca/Armor-All-Leather ... 5625&psc=1

Mar 22nd, 2022 4:20 am

lamin: Deal Addict; Jan 21, 2011; 1234 posts; 656 upvotes; GTA

Mar 22nd, 2022 4:20 am

Did you get it like that or did it happen after using it? Some leathers stretch more than others.

Mar 22nd, 2022 6:29 am

congo: Sr. Member; Jul 29, 2006; 594 posts; 796 upvotes; Ottawa

Mar 22nd, 2022 6:29 am

Sadly, that will never correct itself. The leather was not stapled correctly during assembly. Or, depending on how long you've had it, is the armrest constantly in use? Forearm on the armrest while using a mouse with laptop? Perhaps the foam underneath has broken down prematurely which could be repaired.

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Mar 22nd, 2022 9:53 am

jdmfishingonly: Deal Fanatic; Oct 13, 2008; 6520 posts; 3115 upvotes; Durham

Mar 22nd, 2022 9:53 am

renhui wrote: ↑ Hey guys, would like to hear your opinion on this one.

Received a new leather/loveseat set, while loveseat seem fine, the sofa's arm rest does show wrinkles/creases. I was told that this should ease over time, what do you guys think?

Thanks.

Try using the leather protectant for leather seats in cars. When you rub that stuff in with a cloth ... try stretching it. It should work ... do it weekly for about a month. and see if it disappears.

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Mar 22nd, 2022 6:30 pm

deals4realz: Member; Nov 27, 2020; 274 posts; 543 upvotes

Mar 22nd, 2022 6:30 pm

jdmfishingonly wrote: ↑ Try using the leather protectant for leather seats in cars. When you rub that stuff in with a cloth ... try stretching it. It should work ... do it weekly for about a month. and see if it disappears.

This will not work. Do not do this. If anything, any leather product would make the material either dry out or worse - more malleable. You can't "unstretch" leather.

Mar 22nd, 2022 9:41 pm

renhui [OP]: Deal Addict; Oct 3, 2004; 2304 posts; 288 upvotes; Calgary

Mar 22nd, 2022 9:41 pm

Thanks for the replies, guys, This is a new set of sofa/loveseat, and I was told by the manufacturer that it will correct itself over time, and figured I wanted to hear from you guys.
I'll give it a few more days to see what happens before contacting the manufacturer.

Mar 23rd, 2022 5:59 am

CaptSmethwick: Deal Fanatic; Oct 12, 2007; 8306 posts; 7008 upvotes; Ottawa

Mar 23rd, 2022 5:59 am

I'm with the others. Leather doesn't shrink or tighten over time - in fact, with use and compaction of the foams and battings used, it goes the other way.

I always upvote respectful/helpful posts wherever I encounter them.

Mar 23rd, 2022 7:12 am

The_Professor: Deal Addict; Jan 14, 2007; 4774 posts; 2050 upvotes; GTA

Mar 23rd, 2022 7:12 am

Agree with the others, the OP should expect this to only get worse with age, certainly not better. This is a case of the store/manufacturer trying to convince you to keep the sofa as opposed to dealing with the issue. If it were me I'd either insist on a replacement or at the very least a decent discount (even then, only if that particular part of the sofa was not terribly visible like facing a wall/window).

Mar 23rd, 2022 8:55 am

luckystrike1: Deal Addict; Nov 16, 2011; 1520 posts; 1237 upvotes; Hamilton

Mar 23rd, 2022 8:55 am

I have 1 that had a similar fold which led to early wearing of the surface and eventually a hole.

I regret not doing something about it when I noticed the fold as now am out of luck.

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