Longaberger Basket Protectors, Metal Components and Leather Attachments – Facts You Should Know

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We all come from different walks of life, however, we have something huge in common —a love for things that are uniquely American and your appreciation for the American worker and their craftsmanship. Together, we’re doing our part at Longaberger to rebuild America and supporting the American Dream.

Below, highlights some important facts about Longaberger products that you might not know. View our product line Today.

Longaberger Basket® Protectors

Longaberger offers two kinds of protectors: Thermoformed protectors and Injection Molded protectors.

Features
Thermoformed
• Protectors are made of a clear plastic material with a weave pattern on the outside.
• Single, Divided or Stackable protectors are available using thermoformed plastics.
Injection Molded
• Designed primarily for food or organization uses, injection molded protectors are made from a different type of plastic than thermoformed, and is thicker to ensure quality and safe use in the dishwasher.
• Styles include Single, Divided and Lidded.

Benefits:
Thermoformed
• Protectors protect and help organize the interior of your basket.
• They are clear so that the fabric liner can be seen.
• The weave pattern makes these protectors distinctly Longaberger.
Injection Molded
• Provide alternative uses not possible with thermoformed. The Lidded Protectors are examples of these design innovations.

Care:
Thermoformed
• Hand wash with warm water and dry.
• To maintain their shape, avoid leaving protectors in a car or other exposed location for prolonged periods; excessive heat or cold may affect performance.
Injection Molded
• These protectors are more rigid than thermoformed protectors; avoid dropping on hard surfaces.

Good Things to Know
Thermoformed
• Designed to allow enough space for a liner to fit.
• Made with food-grade safe recyclable materials and are recyclable themselves.
Injection Molded
• The Divided Lidded protectors are designed to fit in the basket with the lid on. When the lid is removed, there is gap around the basket.
• Check the bottom of each protector for care.
• Made with food-grade safe recyclable materials and are recyclable themselves.

Longaberger Baskets® Metal Components

Features
• Tacks, tags, rivets, tack covers and snaps are made of solid cast or formed metals.
• Some are finished with electronic finishes (brushed nickel) or natural minerals (copper).

Benefits
• Metal components allow for more personalization, interest and fun.
• Metal components are selected based on durability, performance and reaction to stain.

Care
• Gently clean with mild soap and water.
• Dry with a clean cloth.
• For stain build-up on copper rivets, a high grade of sandpaper (200 grit or higher) is recommended when mild soap and water is ineffective. Sanding is not recommended on other metal rivets.

Good Things to Know
• Metals will vary in color and appearance due to tooling and sourcing.
• Tack heads react to tannins in hardwoods, causing a darkness on the wood around the head.

Longaberger Baskets® Leather Attachments
Features
• Made from durable, tanned hides.
• The primary color is Chocolate Brown with contrasting Warm Brown, Rich Brown or Deep Brown to complement the stain of the basket.
• Other colors are available to support feature and expanded lines.

Benefits
• Leather is a natural material that wears over time, yielding a more flexible, natural feel.

Care
• Apply a small amount of saddle soap to a soft cloth to clean.
• Follow with a damp clean cloth.
• Finish with a leather conditioner for best results and extended life.

Good Things to Know
• The tanning process brings out the best characteristics in our high-quality leather.