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Fiebing's

Fiebing's Suede Dye

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  • The basics

    Fiebing's Suede Dye brightens and restores suede and roughout shoes, boots, handbags etc.

  • The uses

    Not for man-made fabric.

  • The pro tip

    For best results, clean your suede with a brush and a cleaner to remove dirt and shiny areas before applying the dye

  • The bottom line

    4 oz. bottle. Single wool dauber included. Check out the How To tab for step-by-step directions.

How to Dye Suede or Nubuck

Suede and nubuck have a different texture than smooth leather, and therefore should be treated differently.

Suede is made from the underside of the hide, primarily lamb, although goat, pig, calf, and deer are used, too. Because suede doesn’t have the tough exterior skin layer, it is softer and less durable than full-grain leather. Also, suede is textured and has open pores, so it absorbs liquids quickly.

Nubuck is similar to suede, as it also has a soft nap of short fibers, but it is created from the outer side of a hide, giving it more strength and thickness along with a fine grain and has been sanded or buffed to produce a velvet-like surface. It is more resistant to wear than suede.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

  • Angelus Suede Dye
  • Fiebing’s Suede Dye
  • Suede Renew Spray
  • Suede or Nubuck Brush
  • Global Suede Cleaner or Lincoln Suede Cleaner
  • Brushes and Daubers
  • Dying Gloves and Protective Apron

Step One: Clean

  • Clean the suede surface to be dyed. Use a brush to remove excess dirt and raise the nap
  • Use the suede cleaner and following the manufacturers’ instructions. Let suede dry completely before continuing on.

Step Two: Dye

  • Use a wool dauber to apply the dye, pushing it deep into the surface. Since suede is porous, it has a tendency to soak up dye. You will also notice that the dye tends to flatten the nap of the suede.
  • Let each coat of dye dry for 1 – 2 hours.
  • It may be necessary to blot excess dye for even color.
  • Between coats, restore the nap with a suede brush or fine steel wool.

Restoring Suede If your suede item is looking worn and the color has worn off, a suede restorer can renew the color. Follow the directions in Step One to clean and prepare the suede item, the follow manufacturers’ directions.