Does Leather Fade in the Sun?

Sunlight may over time cause fading of color on the exterior surface, and the UV rays of the sun will damage any surface, eventually even leather.

How do you keep leather from fading in the sun?

Keeping your leather furniture shaded and out of direct sunlight is the simplest way to prevent leather sun damage and avoid drying and cracking. However, if you cannot move your furniture to a shaded part of your home, you should close the blinds/curtains throughout the hottest part of the day.

What does sun do to leather?

Well, it's the sun's ultraviolet rays that do the most damage (to your skin and your leather). ... UV rays draw moisture from the leather, leaving it dry and wilted. More than that, UV rays dislocate vital natural oils from the leather that cannot be replenished.