Suede Fatliquor 5.0 (Fatliquor 5.0)

Suede Fatliquor 5.0 by Leather Doctor® is a pH 5.0 anionic emulsion of fat, oil, and water formulated to replenish internal lubrication, restore suppleness, and improve the flexibility and durability of suede.

Modeled after the fatliquoring stage used in professional tanning and retanning, Fatliquor 5.0 restores the diminishing fat and oil content within suede’s fibrous structure, helping prevent stiffness, brittleness, and fiber collapse during drying.

 Restores Suppleness

• Replenishes Internal Lubrication, Restores Flexibility & Improves Durability
• Hydrator 3.3 relaxes the fiber structure and prepares the suede for absorption.
• Fatliquor 5.0 then restores the lubrication that remains after the water evaporates.
• Hydrate to prepare. Fatliquor to restore.

 Key Benefits

1. Restores suppleness lost through drying, wear, and aging.
2. Replenishes internal lubrication for a silky-soft feel.
3. Restores flexibility, drape, and resilience.
4. Strengthens suede fibers and improves tensile strength.
5. Reduces stiffness and boardy feel.
6. Improves long-term durability and resistance to ripping.
7. Maintains a breathable, non-greasy suede structure.

 How It Works

• Fatliquor 5.0 contains microscopically dispersed fat and oil droplets suspended in water.
• When applied to hydrated suede, these droplets penetrate deep into the fiber structure.
• As the water evaporates, the fat and oil molecules remain behind and bond to the fibers, creating a flexible, lubricated, and resilient structure.
• This process restores the internal lubrication responsible for suede’s natural softness, elasticity, and durability.

 Leather-Safe™ Sequence

1. 4.0 Clean
2. 3.0 Rinse
3. 2.0 Balance
4. 2.8 Fix
5. 3.3 Hydrate
6. 5.0 Fatliquor
7. 3.4 Refine

For best results, apply Fatliquor 5.0 while the suede remains hydrated after Hydrator 3.3 and before complete drying occurs.

 Mixing Instructions

Fatliquor 5.0 is supplied as a concentrate and must be diluted with distilled water before use.

Dilution Ratio: 1:5

Mix thoroughly before use.

 Application Instructions

1. Clean with Suede 4.0 and rinse with Rinse 3.0.
2. Balance with Acidifier 2.0 where required.
3. Hydrate the suede with Hydrator 3.3 to relax the fiber structure.
4. While the suede remains hydrated, apply diluted Fatliquor 5.0 evenly.
5. Allow it to dwell and penetrate fully.
6. Brush gently to encourage absorption.
7. Towel extract any excess product.
8. Repeat hydration and fatliquoring cycles as needed for severely dried suede.
9. Allow the suede to dry naturally.
10. Refine the surface with Conditioner 3.4.

 Professional Tips

1. Always pre-condition suede with Hydrator 3.3 before applying Fatliquor 5.0.
2. Apply Fatliquor 5.0 before the leather dries completely.
3. Insufficient fatliquoring may leave suede stiff and vulnerable to ripping during staking or flexing.
4. Vegetable-tanned suede generally requires more fatliquor than chrome-tanned suede.
5. Use only distilled water for dilution.

 Frequently Asked Questions

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