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This Blog features articles about leathercraft. Here you will find interesting facts, practical tips, and detailed recommendations on working with leather chemicals, genuine leather, and suede. The content will help you better understand the characteristics of materials, master proper processing techniques, and achieve high-quality results in your projects.
Causes of yellowing white soles and ways to restore whiteness.
Why does the white sole yellow and can its color be restored?
White Sole
Yellowing
Cleaning
Sneakers
Color restoration
Causes of losing deep black color and ways to restore it.
Why has black suede turned gray?
Black suede
Color Loss
Fading
Color refresher
Dyeing
Why you can’t just repaint blue sneakers beige
Why can’t suede be lightened?
Understanding why penetrating dye doesn’t cover old color, how shade mixing works, and why you can’t simply make dark suede light.
Suede
Nubuck
Dye
Color restoration
Expert tips
Top 5 most common causes of uneven dyeing
Why did suede become blotchy after dyeing?
After dyeing, did your suede develop spots, streaks, or patches of different colors? We break down the main reasons this happens, how to avoid mistakes, and whether the result can be fixed.
Suede
Nubuck
Dyeing
Expert tips
Dyeing mistakes
Why this happens and how to restore softness to the material
Did your suede become stiff after dyeing?
Has your suede stiffened, lost its velvety feel, or stopped raising its nap after dyeing? We explain when this is a normal material reaction and when softness restoration is needed.
Suede
Nubuck
Dyeing
Care
Expert tips
New design, new features, new knowledge, and new solutions for working with leather, suede, and nubuck.
VLOTHO is evolving: meet the new version of the site
News
VLOTHO
New site
Update
Knowledge base
AI
Step-by-step error-free guide
In what order should you use products for leather, suede, or nubuck?
Step-by-step guide
Leather
Suede
Nubuck
Cleaning
Dyeing
Impregnation
Why suede loses vibrancy and how to restore its original shade.
Suede has faded in the sun: how to restore its color
Suede
Nubuck
Fading
Color restoration
Care
What is leather fatliquoring and why professional care can't do without it
How to restore softness to leather and suede?
After winter, washing, or deep cleaning, leather and suede can become stiff. We explain what fatliquoring is, when it's necessary, and which products help restore the material’s softness and flexibility.
Answers to the most important questions before buying
Which dye or product to choose for leather, suede, or nubuck?
Leather
Suede
Nubuck
Cleaners
Fatliquors
Dyes
Impregnations
Creams
Choosing products
Where is the line between cleaning and damaging the material
Can suede get wet?
Suede
Cleaning
Care
VELVETREINIGER
Velour
Nubuck
Where dye transfer comes from and how to reduce it.
Why does suede stain socks and clothing: causes and solutions
Suede
Nubuck
Velour
Color transfer
Clothing dyeing
Suede care
First remove the stain, then restore the color
Why you shouldn’t immediately cover up a stain on suede
Suede
Stains
Cleaning
Preparation
VELVETREINIGER
FETTABSORBER
EXTER
LPINIO
Why one dye is absorbed and another stays on the surface
Penetrating or surface dye?
Not sure which dye to choose for leather, suede, or nubuck? We explain in simple terms the differences between penetrating and surface dyes, why they work differently, and which materials they’re intended for.
Dyes
Leather
Suede
Nubuck
Training
Expert tips
Why this happens and what to do next
Is your footwear worse after cleaning?
Has leather or suede become lighter, drier, or revealed more scuffs after cleaning? We explain why this happens, what care steps may be needed next, and why a good cleaner is usually not to blame.
Why impregnation is needed after cleaning and dyeing
Why does footwear get dirty so quickly again?
Why does footwear get wet and dirty quickly again after restoration? We explain how modern protective impregnations work, differences between silicone and fluorocarbon formulas, and why protection is a crucial care step.
Footwear protection
Impregnation
Suede
Leather
Nubuck
Textile
What happens to the material after washing, why footwear becomes stiff, and whether you can restore its softness and original appearance
Was leather or suede footwear washed in a washing machine? Don’t rush to throw it away