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3 min read Cleaning and Conditioning APOSTL Leather  If you have just purchased a piece of quality APOSTL leather, congratulations! Or maybe you have some older leather items around the house that are looking a little tired? Whether you want to maintain your leather or remove a stain or mark, we have you covered! Giving your Leather the Care it Deserves Leather is a strong material and with care will last a lifetime. Despite its durability, leather is susceptible to damage, particularly by liquid. Rain, hot and cold beverages, ink and other substances that we come into contact with regularly can all...

Why we Choose Handcrafted Leather at APOSTL   At APOSTL all of our products are individually handcrafted by skilled artisans. When a piece is commissioned, a single craftsperson works on each item from start to finish. This ensures that a great deal of attention and professional pride goes into each and every item we sell.  We choose handcrafted leather goods over factory produced leather goods for 5 main reasons.   Handmade Leather Goods Support Small Business At APOTSL we believe in small business! We want to support other entrepreneurs and not line the pockets of large, nameless and faceless corporations....

William Bruce Junior, better known as BJ, is the Founder and CEO of APOSTL. He is also a qualified Social Worker and has been mentoring in the youth and disability sector for over 10 years. Outside of work, BJ has a successful career as a semi-professional basketball player. He played for the Hobart Chargers since 2007 in the SEABL and more recently with the Southern Huskies in the NZBL. As a Social Worker, BJ has developed a deep interest in empowering people to lead happy and fulfilling lives - he is invested in seeing people reach their potential. In addition,...

The APOSTL journey began with a gift! My Wife, Hannah Radcliffe, brought me home a leather carry all  after one of her business trips to Indonesia for her business, Francesca.