Men's Leather Card Holder
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- Material
- 100% cowhide leather
- Construction
- Made in Morocco
- Care
- Leather is not washed: no machine, no soaking, no dry cleaning.
Dust with a soft, dry cloth after each wear.
Nourish twice a year with a leather milk or cream, in a thin layer.
If it gets wet in the rain, let it dry at room temperature, away from a heat source.
A stain is dabbed, never rubbed: water marks the leather.
Store on a wide hanger, away from light, never in a plastic bag.
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- Returns
- Exchange or refund on request, with your order number
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Men's Leather Card Holder
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Full size guide →The men's leather card holder, tested for five years
This men's leather card holder is one of the few objects we can talk about from direct experience: we have carried one for five years, used almost every day, and it has not worn out. It has moulded to the shape of the cards, darkened, and its grain has smoothed at the contact points. That is what you expect of a small pocket object: to follow the everyday without asking for attention.
- Material: 100% cowhide leather
- Origin: made in Morocco
- Detail: full-grain leather
- Detail: vegetable tanning
- Detail: moulds to the cards
Format and capacity
It is sized for daily use: a few cards and a folded note. It does not try to replace a full wallet, and that is what lets it stay flat in a jeans or shirt pocket.
How to wear a men's leather card holder
In the back pocket of raw Japanese jeans, as in our photos: leather and denim patinate together. In the chest pocket of a work jacket or an overshirt. Natural leather marks fastest; navy and olive stay more discreet.
Care
Leather is not washed. Dust it with a soft, dry cloth, and nourish it once or twice a year with a leather milk, in a thin layer. Avoid leaving it in full sun, which dries out the fibre. A stain is dabbed, never rubbed: vegetable leather fears water and marks if rubbed wet.
Full grain and vegetable tanning
Full grain means the top layer of the hide, kept intact with its natural grain: the densest and most resistant part. The leather is vegetable-tanned, the oldest method of making a hide rot-proof and supple, slower than chrome tanning. It evolves instead of cracking: the colour darkens, the shape adjusts to the cards and then stabilises, without stretching.
Patina and durability
In three years, this card holder will have darkened in the hollow of your hand.
We have carried one for five years, almost every day, and it has not worn out. It has moulded to the cards, darkened, and its grain has smoothed at the contact points. Full-grain cowhide, vegetable tanning. Here is what happens month after month.
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firm material, solid color, clean finishes.
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the piece softens where it works the most.
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wear creases mark themselves and return from one wear to the next.
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follow the composition instructions; excessive heat and tumble dryers are to be avoided.
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borders and friction zones soften first.
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the color shades with use, without aging all at once.
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the piece is made: supple, familiar, always holding.
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a seam, a button, a snag is mended in the workshop.
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nearly three years: a well-kept piece gains in character what it loses in newness.
A card holder is the object you will touch most often in a day. Better that it becomes beautiful by being touched. At €25, it is the smallest piece of Champ de Manœuvres, and one of those that will last longest.
Hand-dyed, sewn to last
Each piece is dyed by hand in Morocco, in natural, cognac, navy or olive green. It is assembled on a triple-feed machine, where the feed dog, the foot and the needle move together to sew thick leather without letting it slip, with the thick thread used in leatherwork. A hot-stamped Champ de Manoeuvres mark signs the leather. The card holder is made in Morocco.
We are here to help you
Find here the answers to the most frequently asked questions to help you choose with confidence.
Our clothes are made from exceptional materials (Japanese selvedge denim, French wool from Tournier…) and assembled on vintage machines.
Every piece is designed to last, evolve and develop a patina over time. The fabrics are developed to our own specifications: we design our own weaves, then have them woven by the best mills in the world (Japan, France, Italy, Portugal, Morocco), often on old looms. A new cloth can take up to a year to come to life.
This exacting standard is what sets Champ de Manoeuvres apart.
Yes, we ship worldwide. Shipping costs are automatically calculated when you place your order. Delivery is free in France and Belgium for orders over €150, in Europe for orders over €300, and worldwide for orders over €400.
Delivery times vary depending on the destination: 2 to 5 business days in France, 2 to 8 days in Europe, and up to 16 days for the rest of the world. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the order is shipped.
Of course! Returns and exchanges are free in France and Belgium for all orders over €150. You have 14 days to try on your items at home and return them if necessary.
Each product sheet contains a detailed size guide and fitting advice. Please contact our customer service for personalized advice before your purchase. Otherwise, here is a link to a general measurement chart .
Each product comes with tailored care instructions. We favor durable, easy-care materials to ensure your clothes last a long time.
You can reach us through our contact page or by email. Our team will be happy to reply quickly and advise you.