Virgin Collectie | Design 5

Denim | Care & Evolution

• Wash: Turn inside-out. Hand soak in a tub or machine wash, cold or lukewarm with mild detergent.

• Dry: Hang dry only; avoid tumble drying.

• Note: Expect indigo bleeding—a signature mark of authentic Japanese denim.

Leather | Care & Evolution

• Exposure: Avoid water; if wet, pat dry immediately.

• Maintenance: Clean with a soft cloth; condition every 3–6 months.

• Storage: Keep away from direct sunlight and heat. Store in a cool, dry place.

• Hardware: Wipe regularly to maintain shine. Minor scratches add character.

Exotic Leather | Care & Evolution

• Handling: Always slide through loops with the grain to prevent scale lifting.

• Maintenance: Apply exotic leather conditioner every 3–4 months in the direction of the scales.

• Storage: Hang straight by the buckle. Do not roll, as this causes scales to "gape."

• Cleaning: Use a soft, barely damp cloth. Never rub against the grain.

• Note: If a scale lifts, do not pull. Secure with a tiny dab of leather-safe adhesive.

Cotton | Care & Evolution

• Wash: Turn inside-out; use cold or lukewarm water with gentle detergent.

• Dry: Hang dry to preserve fit and color.

• Press: Iron inside-out on low to medium heat.

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place.

Wool | Care & Evolution

• Wash: Professional dry clean or hand wash cold with wool detergent.

• Dry: Reshape and dry flat to prevent stretching.

• Maintenance: Avoid excessive heat and friction to prevent pilling.

• Storage: Store folded in a cool, dry place to retain garment shape.

Our Open Ledger

The value of a garment lies in the truth of its creation.”

At Sal & Ouro, we choose the Hard Way — more time, better materials, and artisanal labor. Half of every purchase goes directly into materials, craftsmanship and packaging. Here’s how your investment is allocated:

• Materials – 13% Allocated to premium raw materials like Japanese, Chinese, and Italian selvedge denim, Egyptian cotton, full-grain leather, merino wool, and solid copper hardware.

• Craftsmanship – 36% Dedicated entirely to the hands-on work of experienced Portuguese Denim Builders who construct each piece from pattern to final stitch.

• Operations – 10% Covers essential operational elements including certification, RFID digital authentication, and detailed garment documentation.

• Brand Growth & Design – 9% Invested in continuous material research, pattern development, and long-term storytelling to build our brand with independent intent.

• Packaging – 1% Funds our carefully considered, high-grade presentation packaging designed to protect and honor the garment during transit.

• Sustainability / Stewardship – 2% Supports active environmental initiatives, including tree planting per garment and maintaining a lifetime repair guarantee for our on our work.

• Taxes – 19% Covers statutory local value-added taxes (calculated as a 19% share of the final gross consumer price).

• Profit – 11% Sustains a self-sufficient atelier free from external corporate pressure, allowing us to choose quality over scale.

Dual-Layer Authentication

Each jacket includes a Certificate of Provenance, hand-signed and digitally recorded, documenting its origin, craftsmanship, and authenticity.

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