Garden party tote in rainy weather?

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orchids

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#1
For canvas GPT owners, how well does the GPT do in the rain--light showers, not downpours? :confused1:

I'd like to take the new canvas GPT out for a spin; problem is we're in the middle of a rainy spell. I was told by the SA that the canvas has been pre-treated for durability and stain resistance, but not sure if I want to test this theory quite yet. Any thoughts from those who have had experience w/the GPTs would be greatly appreciated.
 
#4
If your GP is in the neutral toile/canvas, no problem.

If it is dyed like in chartreuse or rouge imperiale ... it may be a problem. I don't know if you followed my 'defect' rouge imperiale GP story. My GP has been sent back to Paris, because my store manager wanted to show Paris that there is probably a quality problem with adding of colour on canvas.

And specifically, the resident craftsman at my local H store has said that if I should take my GP for dry cleaning, the colour will definitely fade. And if the dry cleaner is not good, there will be uneven patches on my GP.
 
#5
Darn, mine is dyed--Chatreuse. I'll keep an eye out for issues--I love the Rouge Imperiale as well. I really hope there isn't a prevalent issue w/the color on canvas; they're so lovely.
 
#6
Sorry to hijack this thread but how does clemence leather holds up in the rain. I am going shopping today and wanted to bring my JPG but it's raining in Toronto. Is it going to be OK?
 
#7
LV_addict said:
Sorry to hijack this thread but how does clemence leather holds up in the rain. I am going shopping today and wanted to bring my JPG but it's raining in Toronto. Is it going to be OK?
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Black clemence does fine in light rain, I just minimize the exposure and wipe off the droplets as soon as I get inside. No repercussions...
That said, I am leery of my Amazonia GP getting wet. It leaves splotches (worst when first wet; fewer after it dries and if you wipe it quickly) that need to be addressed with the special wipes or latex spray.
 
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