Leather Dye vs Colour Dye: What's the difference?
Are you considering giving your shoes, bags or furniture a new look? Choosing the correct type of dye is key to getting the best results.
Key Differences at a glance
| Feature |
Leather Dye |
Colour Dye |
| Material | Smooth & synthetic leather | Leather, synthetic leather & canvas |
| Base | Alcohol | Water |
| Preparation | Tedd's Leather Stripper | Tedd's Cleaner Preparer |
| Penetration | Deep into the leather layers | Top layer only |
| Colours | Black, Dark Brown, Med Brown, Navy | 90+ colours, including metallic |
| Use | Refresh existing colour; transform light to dark | Refresh existing colour; touch up scuffs; transform completely (black to white) |
Tarrago Leather Dye
Leather Dye is an alcohol-based, penetrating dye explicitly designed for smooth leather. When the leather is correctly prepared, the leather dye will penetrate deep into the leather layers, providing a durable and long-lasting finish. Due to its deep penetration, leather dye is ideal for projects with leather where a thorough colour change is desired. With proper application, a uniform and long-lasting finish is obtained.
Once the dyeing process is complete, applying a Leather Balm or Leather Cream is highly recommended.
Tarrago Colour Dye
Colour Dye is a more versatile option for transforming or touching up items. Its water-based formula can be used on smooth leather, synthetic leather, and canvas. While leather dye penetrates the leather layers, Colour Dye only dyes the top layer. The high covering capacity of Colour Dye allows it to transform items, no matter their original colour, achieving dramatic changes like black to white. Being water-based also ensures flexibility, preventing the dye from cracking or peeling over time.
After dyeing, the item will have a shiny finish without additional polishing.
