How do you take care of Sherrin?
How to store your Sherrin
- Please store in a cool, dry place.
- Do not keep cars for extended periods of time as the heat may expand the bladder and cause damage to the ball.
- Keep football out of direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time.
How do you soften Sherrin football?
Pre-heat the oven to 120 degrees (100 degrees fan-forced) and cook the Sherrin for 20 minutes, turning once.
Are Sherrin footballs made of leather?
Sherrin footballs will now be made exclusively from leather from Packer Leather, a tannery in Queensland, which had already been filling some of their orders. About an hour’s drive south-west of Melbourne, AusTanners in Lara is believed to be close to closure as a result.
How do you preserve leather football?
Store your football in dry place with plenty of ventilation. Do not place it on or near direct heat, particularly when wet, as this causes cracking and shrinkage. Make sure the football is dry before placing it in a bag.
What are Sherrin footballs made of?
cowhide leather
The Official AFL Game ball is a size 5. It is made from Australian top-grade cowhide leather.
What is a Sherrin wizard?
The Wizard is a great place to start with your first leather Sherrin. Made from imported split leather the Wizard is your entry-level training ball designed to get players familiar with the look, feel and smell of a proper Aussie rules footy.
How do you moisturize leather football?
Apply a thin layer of oil to the surface of the football. Olive oil or neatsfoot oil will work, but these oils can darken the color of the leather. If you want to preserve the current shade of the leather, avoid natural oils.
How do you polish a leather football?
Simple Game Ball Cleaning Method
- Add 1 tablespoon of mild dish soap into a 1-gallon container.
- Fill the container with warm water until you’ve got a soapy mixture.
- Wet your first towel with the soapy water, wring out excess water, and gently wipe down entire surface of the ball for at least 30 seconds.
How do I soften leather?
How to Soften Old Leather
- Alcohol + Vaseline. Apply a generous portion of rubbing alcohol to a cotton pad.
- Coconut Oil. Leave the leather item in the sun for 10 minutes or use a hair dryer to heat its surface.
- Conditioner. Apply a leather care conditioner (lanolin-based product), to the leather.
- Mink Oil.
How long has Sherrin been making AFL footballs?
Boasting over 135 years producing the high quality balls used by the AFL, this iconic brand is an undisputed leader in the Australian sports industry. We are proud to supply our customers with official Sherrin footballs nationwide and offer a range of sizes to accommodate different age categories.
How to show Your Allegiance to Sherrin footy club?
Naturally, you’ll want to show your allegiance in any way you can, whether it be painting your face in your team colours, decking your room out in AFL official merchandise, or purchasing an official Sherrin footy proudly sporting your club’s designs and colours.
Where can I buy an official AFL football?
We have mini AFL footballs for the little ones, team footballs to show your support, synthetic AFL footballs to kick in the park and official genuine leather AFL match footballs for game day. Find AFL footballs from leading brands such as Sherrin and Burley now.
What kind of pressure does a Sherrin ball have?
Correctly inflate your footy. Sherrin balls will have a recommended inflation unit printed around their inflation valves ie 69kPa, 45kPa, 30kPa, 25kPa etc. This metric pressure unit is kPa (kilopascal).
