*A review of the best according to the editors. What are the selection criteria?. This material is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a guide to purchase. Before buying, it is necessary to consult with a specialist.
Natural suede is a difficult material to handle, requiring careful and regular care. An important role in this process plays a means used to maintain a well-groomed appearance of products. These are paints, sprays, etc. How to choose the right product and use it correctly? Let’s try to deal with these issues in our ranking of the best.
How to choose and apply chamois dye
When choosing a suitable care product for suedeIt is important to consider several points:
- The product must be designed exclusively for suede (not just leather). If it is necessary to carry out exactly the painting of the material, it is better to choose paint: a spray for color renewal is not suitable.
- If you need paint, you can use it in any equivalent form: liquid, cream or spray.
- In choosing the right color, consider the original tone of the shoe and its degree of wear.
- Always buy paint in stock: better to have some left over than not enough.
- If you can not find a suitable product, consult with the master of the shoe shop. Even if you do not use his services, you can get valuable advice.
- The difficulty of working with suede is not in dyeing its surface, but how to do it in such a way as to preserve the primary structure of the material and its natural roughness. Of course it is easier to turn to a dry cleaner, but the independent process of dyeing will allow to experiment with color tones and will cost less.
So, the following steps should be followed for optimal results:
- Suede should be thoroughly cleaned, washed and dried if necessary.
- The process of dyeing the material to be carried out in a ventilated room, pre-wearing gloves to protect the hands and cover the work surface with paper.
- Lift the nap out of your suede skin with a small brush or fine sandpaper.
- Liquid product should be applied with a foam pad or soft brush, shake well before use (spray can must be placed at least 15 cm away from the surface to be treated).
- After a while you can apply a second coat of suede dye, if necessary.
- Leave the shoes in a horizontal position, hang the garment so that the paint does not drip, but absorbs evenly.
Rating of the best manufacturers of chamois leather dye
| Rated | place | the manufacturer | rating |
| Rating of the best manufacturers of chamois leather dye | 1 | Saphir | 4.9 |
| 2 | Tarrago | 4.8 | |
| 3 | Bama | 4.7 | |
| 4 | SALAMANDER Professional | 4.6 | |
| 5 | SALTON | 4.5 | |
| 6 | Vilo | 4.5 |
Saphir
Rating: 4.9
Luxury shoe care products from Saphir are the benchmark for quality, standing out in the luxury segment. Cosmetics for footwear and other leather goods, including suede and nubuck, designed to solve a number of problems arising with the finicky and expensive material. The company “Avel” – the creator of the brand for over 100 years promotes the idea of luxury care for leather products, using only natural ingredients in its products. The level of “Saphir” products is confirmed by the fact of cooperation of the company with world famous designer brands, including Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Kenzo, etc.
Advantages
- natural compound;
- the richest scale of colors – more than 100 shades (one of the biggest among existing manufacturers of suede paints);
- A unique series for the restoration of the material;
- No silicone, which clogs up the suede leather, and also no silicone, which corks the leather.
Disadvantages
- not found.
Tarrago
Rating: 4.8
Established almost 80 years ago in Spain, the company was one of the first in the world to use nanotechnology in the care of leather and suede goods. The company is guided exclusively by innovative methods, constantly updating the formula of products for suede, nubuck and leather. The Tarrago paint composition is effective and safe.
Advantages
- The product is sold exclusively in specialized stores;
- Quality and delicate restoration;
- suitable for repairing all types of shoes.
Disadvantages
- Limited color gamut.
Bama
Rating: 4.7
Like the previous participants of our rating, the German brand Bama has almost 100 years of history. It is noteworthy that the company specializes in the manufacture of clothing and footwear, and the production of a huge number of accessories and care products for suede, leather and other expensive materials has become a subsidiary activity of the brand. He decided to please connoisseurs of good shoes not only with quality products, but also with products that help their favorite products to have a perfect look – as on the day of purchase.
Advantages
- quality restoration of color;
- protection of the material from moisture;
- affordable price.
Disadvantages
- Limited color gamut (only 4 tones – black, brown, dark brown, colorless);
- chemical components in composition.
SALAMANDER Professional
Rating: 4.6
Yet another German in our list of the best suede paints. And it’s no wonder. The famous shoe company creates quality shoe care products. They have become incredibly popular all over the world due to their reasonable price and high effectiveness. The brand focuses on making products designed not to restore, but rather to maintain the condition of suede and leather.
Advantages
- natural ingredients in the composition;
- reasonable price of the product;
- effective result.
Disadvantages
- Chemical ingredients.
SALTON
Rating: 4.5
The Russian company with 20 years experience in the shoe cosmetics market, although in comparison with other participants in the rating may seem a newcomer. The brand has become known for a variety of protective products for suede and leather shoes. However, the company also produces products to restore the original color of the shoes. Focused on the budget segment.
Advantages
- The affordable price of the product;
- An excellent series of cleansers / protectors for suede shoes.
Disadvantages
- completely unnatural composition;
- Limited color range (black, brown, blue).
Vilo
Rating: 4.5
Turkish company Ozden Group specializes in the manufacture of care products for all types of skin. Its Vilo brand represents a perfect example of a budget-friendly brand. Vilo products are of high quality, fully satisfying the needs of customers in the care of leather goods. Unfortunately, Vilo suede paints are available only in 3 standard versions – black, brown and colorless.
Advantages
- protection against moisture;
- quality restoration of color;
- affordable price.
Disadvantages
- the paint is presented only as a spray;
- limited color gamut.
