THE RECO LAB
Our Services
Whether it's a scuff on your favourite designer heels or a worn-out handle on your luxury handbag, our team employs the finest techniques and materials to ensure impeccable results. From reconditioning leather to reinforcing hardware, we handle each repair with precision and care, preserving the integrity and beauty of your luxury pieces.
Trust us to breathe new life into your beloved accessories and experience the unparalleled quality of our repair services.
Exterior Leather Clean
For the surfaces; removing dirt, grime, and stains while restoring their natural shine and softness.
Suede Clean
Refresh your suede handbag with our cleaning service, providing a clean finish throughout.
Interior Lining Clean
Experience the luxury of a fresh, well-maintained interior with our professional care.​
Mould Removal
Expertly eliminating unsightly mould and mildew while preserving the integrity of your accessory.
Condition/ Refresh
Revitalize it; designed to restore its original luster, softness and appearance
Leather Touch Up
A nick, scratch or scuff, by accident or overtime. We build up the leather, custom colour match aiming to restore its original hue.
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Leather Recolour
Love is in the wear; worn over time and in various areas. A full recolour can be suggested for an even finish throughout.
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Leather Colour Change
Stains can't be removed or too well-loved? Transform the piece with a colour change to uplift its aesthetic.
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Patent Colour Change
Yellowed or discolouration can occur from exposure to sunlight, oxidation, or chemical reactions. We suggest a colour change to a darker hue on patent items.
Re-edging
Beautifully finished edges often rub off with wear. Re-edge your item where required for a well-maintained look.
Piping Build Up
Rubbing on surfaces over time can wear the leather over the piping. Build up and colour can help keep your item look more put together.
Piping Change
Too far gone? We can suggest for the piping to be replaced if a build up is not possible.
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Interior Repair
It could be torn lining or worn lining. A re-stitch or recolour of the lining can help you feel better every time.
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Interior Lining Replacement
Sometimes even without wear, the lining can deteriorate or become well-worn. Fabric and leather lining replacements give it a complete new feel.
Zip runner, pull and whole zip replacement
Caught in the middle?
A zip replacement can be suggested if not repairable for a smooth and reliable closure.
Zip Adjustment
The teeth can move about and need adjusting or some oiling can be required to help it move swiftly.
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Leather in Chain Repair
Over time with use, the leather in chain of a strap or handle can become undone/ tangled. We unravel this to repair.
Rivet Replacement
Fallen out or non-sturdy rivets can give you that feeling you don't want to have about your trustee. We reinforce or replace them.
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D-ring Replacement
Too heavy on the handle or just torn out. We re-secure or replace the part as required.
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Hardware Replacement
Helping your item ,maintain its beauty and value, we help source, secure and replace parts as required.​​​​​​
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Gold Plating
24K gold used to enhance, maintain the sparkle and luxurious appearance of your handbag's details.
Belt/ Strap Shortening
Too long to look and feel good on you? We help shorten leather and fabric belts and straps to help it fit and wear better.
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Stitching Repair
Loose stitching can spread. We help prevent that and secure it as soon as possible.
Handle Replacement
Worn away or handles that have come apart can be replaced for an stunning new aesthetic.
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Leather Tab Replacement
Upgrade the functionality and aesthetic of a lost, worn or torn leather tab/ zip pull.
Patent Clean and Re-Shine
Revive the glossy allure with this service, essential for restoring its vibrant sheen and protecting it from dullness and wear.
Sole Guard
For the purpose of adding extra comfort, grip, rebuilding or protecting a sole.
Heel Guard
Whether its because they are worn in or to protect the heel, we add on a rubber heel guard to extend the longevity of the heels.
Heel Tip Replacement
They can come off or wear hight through. We can adjust its surrounding to replace it with a fitted or custom heel tip.
Leather Touch Up
Minor or major nicks at the front or back can be touched up to give your shoes a good edit.
Leather Repair & Colour
Deeper scuffs and tears can have your shoes looking worn. This service helps recover them as close to its original condition as possible.
Leather Replacement
When damage is too far, replacements are the best way to go for a seamless restoration.
Leather Loop Reinforcement
Usually patched from behind to reinforce and secure the existing leather. A rivet may be replaced if required.
Heel Shank/ Block Replacement
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Stud/ Accessory Replacement
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Shoe/ Boot Stetch
Too tight by width or length can be common issue. But the shoes were too good to pass up on. Check in for a good stretch.
Sole Replacement
When it seems too far gone, We've got got your back on this; to replace the sole completely
Insole Repair/ Replacement
The most in-touch aspect with you. This can slip around over time or lose its adhesive strength.
Polish
Coloured leather wears over time and polishing service may be all you need to bring them back to life.
Heel/ Flat/Boot Clean
Dirt, alcohol, sauces and all you can imagine can build up and make your investment look dull. Check in for a cleaning service of your beautiful shoe
Stacked Leather Replacement
Usually on a pair of boots, we remove the old and recover the heel blocks with new leather.
Sneaker Clean
When they are too comfy to let go of and go with too many outfits, we can wear them well. We provide a spruce up on your favourite sneakers.
Sneaker Restoration
Restore the original look to extend the lifespan on your investment pieces.
Roping Repair/ Replacement
Common on espadrilles or any sun-lovers' shoes. Sometimes the roping comes loose and we can help replace or reinforce the roping.
Suede Clean
Tough dirt and stains and accumulate whilst going about life. We help them feel new again.
Satin Clean
Post wedding or special event shenanigans can leave satin/ silk covered shoes in a mess. We shampoo them whilst a colour change can also be offered.
Hat Clean
Post wedding or special event shenanigans can leave satin/ silk covered shoes in a mess. We shampoo them whilst a colour change can also be offered.
Pet/Dog Collar Repair
We invest in these luxuries for our loved ones and with use they can come apart and wear. The Reco Lab can help maintain your investment.
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