Suede Hydrator 3.3

Suede Hydrator 3.3 by Leather Doctor is a pH 3.3 hydrating conditioner designed to relax, soften, and restore suede’s natural integrity while preparing it for fatliquoring.

It facilitates colloidal water movement within the structure, reactivating the dormant dyestuff to resurface and reducing the surface tension for an even appearance.

 Key Benefits:

 Restores Suede Softness & Flexibility

• Relaxes stiff fibers and prevents dry rotting.

 Smooths Out Creases & Wrinkles

• Prepares suede for optimal fat and oil replenishing.

 Reactivates Dormant Dyestuff

• Helps resurface color for a more even appearance.

 Prepares for Fatliquoring

• Enhances absorption of essential fats and oils.

 Residue-Free & Non-Sticky

• Ensures a clean, breathable finish.

 How It Works:

 Hydrator 3.3 penetrates deep into the suede, reducing surface tension and allowing for colloidal water movement to reactivate dyes and even out color inconsistencies.

 It plumps the suede structure, making it more receptive to fatliquoring with Fatliquor 5.0, which restores essential fats and oils for long-term suppleness and durability.

 Hydrator 3.3 is an essential step in rejuvenating aged, dry, or stiff suede, ensuring lasting flexibility, color vibrancy, and overall suede health.

Instruction:

1️⃣ Before using, concentrate is mixed with distilled water at ratio 1: 25.
2️⃣ Pretest, apply, and work into cleaned suede.
3️⃣ Accelerate saturating application for a darkening effect
4️⃣ Allow 3mins to 3hours of dwelling for effective relaxing results.
5️⃣ Continue with Fatliquor 5.0, allowing 5/6 of the water to evaporate, and when almost dry, massage to the desired suppleness.

 People Also Ask:

 How to Restore Sun-Fading Suede?

Sun-fading (also known as sun bleaching or dye fading) occurs when suede loses its color due to prolonged UV light exposure.

To restore faded suede, follow these steps: 

1️⃣ Assess the Suede:

• If the suede is dyed-through, hidden dyestuff within the structure may be reactivated. 

2️⃣ Reactivate the Hidden Dye with Hydrator 3.3:

• Apply Hydrator 3.3 generously over the faded areas.
• Allow the Hydrator to fully penetrate the suede and wick up the dyestuff from the deeper layers back to the surface. 
• Let the suede dwell in a hydrated state, covering it with plastic wrap if needed to prevent evaporation. 

3️⃣ Redistribute the Color:

• Use gentle massaging, flexing, or brushing techniques to encourage even dye movement.
• If necessary, repeat the hydration process until the color appears more uniform. 

4️⃣ Set the Dye with Acidifier 2.0:

• Apply Acidifier 2.0 to stabilize and rebond the dye molecules to the suede fibers.
• This helps prevent further fading and ensures the color stays intact. 

5️⃣ Condition with Fatliquor 5.0:

• Once the color is restored, apply Fatliquor 5.0 to replenish lost oils and enhance suppleness.
• This prevents future drying and cracking caused by UV exposure. 

6️⃣ Re-Dye if Needed (For Severe Fading use Aniline Staining Dye 21):

• If the Hydrator method does not fully restore the color, a professional suede dyeing process may be required to reintroduce lost dyestuff.
• This method naturally restores faded suede by drawing out hidden dye, without artificial redyeing, and prolongs suede life.

Updated: April 1, 2025 | April 19, 2025 by Roger Koh