I have a pair of western chaps I use for show...those get re-dyed pretty much every year (they're black, natural split-leather/suede - they fade in the sun) with lots of fabric softener, so they're in good shape. It's just the schooling chaps...I haven't gone out of my way to get those fixed up heh. A lot of the "suede" has been worn off on the inner leg, so they're all but smooth there, plus they are just dirty from rides in mud They were free, so I'm not complaining