Stewardship is the disposition of long-term care for tradition, gear, space and community — the sense that valued things are held in trust and passed on in good condition. It is expressed through Leather Care, Preservation, mentorship and the maintenance of institutional practice.

Stewardship has been treated as a central value within Leather tradition and within the wider Lifestyle.

Communities differ on the specific practices of Stewardship. The disposition is broadly shared.