About Us
Roger Koh
Founder of Leather Doctor®
Leather Doctor® proudly pioneered the Leather-Safe™ System:
a scientifically grounded, holistic approach to leather care that goes beyond surface cleaning to restore leather’s structural health.
We serve a wide range of leather categories, including:
Automotive interiors
Upholstered furnishings
Handbags and garments
Boots and footwear
Hair-on rugs and saddlery
Equestrian gear and specialty leathers
Our goal is to return each item to its original showroom condition, preserving both aesthetic value and functional integrity.
We’ve restored premium pieces from world-class brands, including Chanel, Rolls-Royce, Restoration Hardware, Oliver Sweeney, and Antares, among many others.
Based in Vancouver, Canada, we proudly serve customers worldwide through our online store: www.LeatherDoctor.com.
A Call for Visionary Collaboration
Leather Doctor® is actively seeking a visionary partner to help expand our global reach and elevate our impact. We're inviting collaboration to grow our brand and better serve customers seeking high-end leather restoration solutions.
Our Origin: Science Meets Craftsmanship
Founded by Roger Koh, Leather Doctor® is a registered trademark in North America. Our journey began with a hands-on approach to leather repair, guided by curiosity and a determination to understand leather at the molecular level.
Early on, it became clear that most conventional leather products merely improved appearance without addressing the internal health of leather. As leather loses its natural fats and oils over time, it becomes dry, stiff, and prone to cracking. Flexing such leather without proper restoration often leads to irreversible damage.
Even today, most off-the-shelf leather products come with warnings not to use them on suede—a paradox, since suede is simply the underside of leather. This widespread misunderstanding is a point to a deeper flaw in the industry: a lack of respect for leather as an amphoteric material—a substance sensitive to pH changes.
A Leather-Safe™ Solution Rooted in Modern Tannery Science
Recognizing these critical issues, we developed the Leather-Safe™ System—drawing directly from modern tannery science to meet the needs of:
Aniline and Semi-Aniline
Nubuck and Suede
Vachetta and Vegetable-Tanned leathers
Hair-on-Hide and Wax Pull-up finishes
Each type of leather requires a unique care approach. Our system identifies leather-specific challenges and addresses them in a logical, step-by-step process, forming a complete leather problem-solving matrix that guides both DIY users and professionals.
We’ve also introduced a unique naming convention: each Leather Doctor® product is labeled with a pH suffix, allowing customers to match the right product to their leather’s natural pH range, usually between 3 and 5. This innovation protects leather from chemical damage, color bleeding, and structural degradation.
Restoration with Support and Community
Since 2007, we’ve operated an online support community at www.LeatherCleaningRestorationForum.com, where users can post questions, photos, and descriptions to receive expert guidance.
This platform serves as an evolving library of leather care knowledge, empowering both new users and seasoned restorers to make informed decisions based on real-world experience.
Our Team
Today, Mera Koh, a graduate in Accounting Technology, has joined our mission to enhance marketing efforts and help take Leather Doctor® to the next stage of growth and innovation.
Our Commitment
At Leather Doctor®, our mission is simple:
To restore, preserve, and extend the life of fine leathers—one product, one customer, one breakthrough at a time.
Thank you for trusting us with your leather care needs. We look forward to helping you protect the investment, beauty, and integrity of your cherished leather items with the world’s most advanced Leather-Safe™ solutions.
