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Bagladee · Apr 6th, 2009, 01:59 PM

My sukey came today and it had the swatch in the zip pocket with all of the cards. I think I will stop by Gucci at Nordstrom today and see what they say about Scotchquard. I know I have used it on expensive furniture upholstery and I love how it helps the fabric stand up.

intrigue · Apr 14th, 2009, 07:19 AM

Hello,
one of the SAs at the Gucci store told me that it's to "clean" or wipe the hardware on your bags so if you have a bag that has metallic on it or a big "GG" logo hardware piece (like on the Sukey or the D-Ring hobo), you can clean it with the fabric. I'm not sure I'm entirely convinced!

Sweet Pea · Apr 14th, 2009, 08:15 AM

Thanks for the info, I will try this.

kburns2000 · Apr 14th, 2009, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by intrigue

Hello,
one of the SAs at the Gucci store told me that it's to "clean" or wipe the hardware on your bags so if you have a bag that has metallic on it or a big "GG" logo hardware piece (like on the Sukey or the D-Ring hobo), you can clean it with the fabric. I'm not sure I'm entirely convinced!

Is it just me or does that seem strange? I don't think I am convinced either.

lovesmywenwen · Apr 15th, 2009, 02:56 PM

Congrats on your new Gucci

SoxFan777 · Apr 16th, 2009, 06:40 PM

congrats! i hope we get to the bottom of the fabric swatch mystery... my guess is that it's to match shoes and stuff with.

lovecoachmore · Nov 7th, 2009, 01:52 PM

Sorry to bump such an old thread gal's. I'm considering my 1st "high end" designer bag, and have landed smack dab in between an LV Damier Speedy 30 and the gucci mono Sukey with brown leather trim. I came looking for info about using Scotchguard on the fabric. I wanted to weigh in about something an SA (at Coach) just shared with me last week. I don't know exactly how similiar the Coach and Gucci jaquard are, but if they are at all similiar this could be helpfull for many. The SA who told me this info has worked for Coach for nearly 20 years.

I have almost always used Scotchguard on my signature Coach bags, but she advised me that there is a better option. She mentioned buying INDUSTRIAL or COMMERCIAL GRADE Scotchguard for my Coach fabric bags (of which I have very few.) She mentioned that she started doing this with her daughters signature bags and it worked SO WELL that she started doing it to all of hers aswell. I guess the COMMERCIAL GRADE Scotchguard is more expensive (about $15-17 bucks per can) and after she sprayed her last bag and let it dry she literally RAN IT UNDER A RUNNING KITCHEN FAUCET and said the water ran right off the bag!!! Ofcourse this was going thru my head when I'm weighing back and forth between an easy to care for LV coated canvas or an easily stained jaquard!!!

I have yet to use the commercial grade, and don't know if I'll even have a signature bag to try it on until I decide on this Gucci Sukey as I mostly buy Coach leather. This SA told me that she bought the commercial grade at Hancock fabrics!!!

Just thought I'd weigh in since I was just told this last week, and was curious about being able to Scotchguard the Gucci Sukey!!!

GhstDreamer · Nov 8th, 2009, 09:52 AM

^Thanks for the info! I have never bothered scotchguarding my sukey boston but maybe I should start...I don't have any issues with my sukey being easily stained and I'm not necessarily the most careful person with my bags but it's great information. I used to own a Coach fabric bag and it was amazingly durable and looked new after several years of constant use, however I find the Gucci canvas has a tighter weave than Coach so it may be even more durable.

I can't help you make a decision between the Speedy or the Sukey - both are such different bags. The Sukey costs more for uncoated canvas but I think the handle is long enough to be used a shoulder bag. The speedy would be easier to take care of. I don't know when LV will have a price increase but the Sukey is more expensive now than when it debuted. Congrats on whatever you decide down the road!!

boston girl · Nov 8th, 2009, 01:24 PM

I believe that the swatch is included for testing the compatibility of cleaning solutions before you actually commit to using them on the bag itself. You know, to test for bleeding fabric/leather and such. Sometimes furniture will come with swatches to.

lovleelee · Nov 9th, 2009, 12:10 PM

I have 2 gucci's .. one from Neiman and the other delivered from the site.. and they both had little square swatches.. I was thinking that maybe its in case it gets torn or something?!???!! lol not sure.

lovleelee · Nov 9th, 2009, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by lovecoachmore

Sorry to bump such an old thread gal's. I'm considering my 1st "high end" designer bag, and have landed smack dab in between an LV Damier Speedy 30 and the gucci mono Sukey with brown leather trim. I came looking for info about using Scotchguard on the fabric. I wanted to weigh in about something an SA (at Coach) just shared with me last week. I don't know exactly how similiar the Coach and Gucci jaquard are, but if they are at all similiar this could be helpfull for many. The SA who told me this info has worked for Coach for nearly 20 years.

I have almost always used Scotchguard on my signature Coach bags, but she advised me that there is a better option. She mentioned buying INDUSTRIAL or COMMERCIAL GRADE Scotchguard for my Coach fabric bags (of which I have very few.) She mentioned that she started doing this with her daughters signature bags and it worked SO WELL that she started doing it to all of hers aswell. I guess the COMMERCIAL GRADE Scotchguard is more expensive (about $15-17 bucks per can) and after she sprayed her last bag and let it dry she literally RAN IT UNDER A RUNNING KITCHEN FAUCET and said the water ran right off the bag!!! Ofcourse this was going thru my head when I'm weighing back and forth between an easy to care for LV coated canvas or an easily stained jaquard!!!

I have yet to use the commercial grade, and don't know if I'll even have a signature bag to try it on until I decide on this Gucci Sukey as I mostly buy Coach leather. This SA told me that she bought the commercial grade at Hancock fabrics!!!

Just thought I'd weigh in since I was just told this last week, and was curious about being able to Scotchguard the Gucci Sukey!!!

I'm going to try this on the little piece of swatch , THANKS!

neverenoughbags · Nov 9th, 2009, 04:21 PM

I have a guccissima bag, and it came with a swatch of the Guccissima leather....

camommyof3 · Nov 9th, 2009, 06:26 PM

I was told the swatches are used for Customs since they are imported from Italy. My Balenciagas come with the little swatch of leather, too.

narico · Nov 10th, 2009, 01:19 PM

So we haven't yet solved the mystery of this little swatch?

pff421 · Nov 19th, 2009, 07:46 AM

My Jockey hobo came with a little leather swatch but not my new Charlotte. Now I'm curious as to what the swatch is for. We must get to the bottom of this.

Apr 14th, 2009, 08:15 AM	#33
Sweet Pea Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,155	Thanks for the info, I will try this.
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Apr 15th, 2009, 02:56 PM	#35
lovesmywenwen Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 7	Congrats on your new Gucci
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Apr 16th, 2009, 06:40 PM	#36
SoxFan777 j'adore dior Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 1,767	congrats! i hope we get to the bottom of the fabric swatch mystery... my guess is that it's to match shoes and stuff with.
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Nov 7th, 2009, 01:52 PM	#37
lovecoachmore Gimme' Joined: Aug 2008 Location: midwest Posts: 4,809	Sorry to bump such an old thread gal's. I'm considering my 1st "high end" designer bag, and have landed smack dab in between an LV Damier Speedy 30 and the gucci mono Sukey with brown leather trim. I came looking for info about using Scotchguard on the fabric. I wanted to weigh in about something an SA (at Coach) just shared with me last week. I don't know exactly how similiar the Coach and Gucci jaquard are, but if they are at all similiar this could be helpfull for many. The SA who told me this info has worked for Coach for nearly 20 years. I have almost always used Scotchguard on my signature Coach bags, but she advised me that there is a better option. She mentioned buying INDUSTRIAL or COMMERCIAL GRADE Scotchguard for my Coach fabric bags (of which I have very few.) She mentioned that she started doing this with her daughters signature bags and it worked SO WELL that she started doing it to all of hers aswell. I guess the COMMERCIAL GRADE Scotchguard is more expensive (about $15-17 bucks per can) and after she sprayed her last bag and let it dry she literally RAN IT UNDER A RUNNING KITCHEN FAUCET and said the water ran right off the bag!!! Ofcourse this was going thru my head when I'm weighing back and forth between an easy to care for LV coated canvas or an easily stained jaquard!!! I have yet to use the commercial grade, and don't know if I'll even have a signature bag to try it on until I decide on this Gucci Sukey as I mostly buy Coach leather. This SA told me that she bought the commercial grade at Hancock fabrics!!! Just thought I'd weigh in since I was just told this last week, and was curious about being able to Scotchguard the Gucci Sukey!!!
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Nov 8th, 2009, 09:52 AM	#38
GhstDreamer Lady Philosophy Joined: May 2008 Location: Where gavagai roam Posts: 2,409	^Thanks for the info! I have never bothered scotchguarding my sukey boston but maybe I should start...I don't have any issues with my sukey being easily stained and I'm not necessarily the most careful person with my bags but it's great information. I used to own a Coach fabric bag and it was amazingly durable and looked new after several years of constant use, however I find the Gucci canvas has a tighter weave than Coach so it may be even more durable. I can't help you make a decision between the Speedy or the Sukey - both are such different bags. The Sukey costs more for uncoated canvas but I think the handle is long enough to be used a shoulder bag. The speedy would be easier to take care of. I don't know when LV will have a price increase but the Sukey is more expensive now than when it debuted. Congrats on whatever you decide down the road!!
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Apr 6th, 2009, 01:59 PM	#31
Bagladee Member Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 1,438	My sukey came today and it had the swatch in the zip pocket with all of the cards. I think I will stop by Gucci at Nordstrom today and see what they say about Scotchquard. I know I have used it on expensive furniture upholstery and I love how it helps the fabric stand up.

Apr 14th, 2009, 07:19 AM	#32
intrigue Member Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 9	Hello, one of the SAs at the Gucci store told me that it's to "clean" or wipe the hardware on your bags so if you have a bag that has metallic on it or a big "GG" logo hardware piece (like on the Sukey or the D-Ring hobo), you can clean it with the fabric. I'm not sure I'm entirely convinced!

Nov 8th, 2009, 01:24 PM	#39
boston girl Member Joined: Dec 2007 Location: California Posts: 186	I believe that the swatch is included for testing the compatibility of cleaning solutions before you actually commit to using them on the bag itself. You know, to test for bleeding fabric/leather and such. Sometimes furniture will come with swatches to.

Nov 9th, 2009, 12:10 PM	#40
lovleelee Member Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 26	I have 2 gucci's .. one from Neiman and the other delivered from the site.. and they both had little square swatches.. I was thinking that maybe its in case it gets torn or something?!???!! lol not sure.
lovleelee Member Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 26

Nov 9th, 2009, 04:21 PM	#42
neverenoughbags "Hello Lover..." Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 203	I have a guccissima bag, and it came with a swatch of the Guccissima leather....
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Nov 9th, 2009, 06:26 PM	#43
camommyof3 Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,012	I was told the swatches are used for Customs since they are imported from Italy. My Balenciagas come with the little swatch of leather, too.
camommyof3 Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,012	Last edited by camommyof3; Nov 9th, 2009 at 06:41 PM.

Nov 10th, 2009, 01:19 PM	#44
narico Bagaholic Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 112	So we haven't yet solved the mystery of this little swatch?
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Nov 19th, 2009, 07:46 AM	#45
pff421 Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 7	My Jockey hobo came with a little leather swatch but not my new Charlotte. Now I'm curious as to what the swatch is for. We must get to the bottom of this.
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