TRG Light Red Satin Dye 162 – 50ml Dye for Satin Shoes and Bags

Description

TRG Light Red Satin Dye 162 – 50ml Dye for Satin Shoes and Bags – recolour satin bridal and evening shoes

Satin shoes have a habit of being worn once. They are bought for a wedding or a party, they match one outfit, and then they sit in a box at the back of the wardrobe. A satin dye is how you get a second life out of them, and TRG makes one of the few that is properly formulated for satin rather than for leather.

This is light red 162, a warm, bright red that works beautifully for weddings and parties, and just as well on a clutch as on the shoes. The pigments are strong and they penetrate into the weave rather than sitting on the surface, which is exactly why it stays put instead of cracking or rubbing off on your feet.

The box includes both a brush and a sponge, and you need both. The brush gets into the seams, the welt and along the sole edge where a sponge cannot reach neatly, and the sponge covers the open areas of the upper quickly and evenly. Together they give you a finish without visible joins.

Two things to know before you start. Satin dye works from light to dark, so a pale satin will take this easily and a dark one will not lighten. And it wants twenty-four hours to cure at room temperature, out of direct sunlight. Once it has had that time it is water-resistant and ready for a night out.

Why choose TRG Light Red Satin Dye?

• Made for satin, not leather: Formulated for woven fabric, so it goes into the fibres rather than drying as a film that cracks the first time the shoe flexes.
• Brush and sponge included: Everything you need is in the box, and each tool does the job the other cannot: the brush for edges and seams, the sponge for the flat areas.
• Strong, deep pigment: The colour penetrates the weave, which is what makes it hold up to a full evening of dancing instead of transferring onto your feet.
• A red that suits an occasion: Light red 162 is a warm, celebratory shade that works for weddings, parties and anything you would wear an evening shoe to.
• Water-resistant once cured: After a full twenty-four hours the finish shrugs off the odd splash, so a rainy walk to the car is no longer a disaster.
• Enough for a pair and a bag: 50ml comfortably covers a pair of shoes with plenty left for a matching clutch or a fabric bag.

How to use TRG Light Red Satin Dye

1. Brush and wipe the shoes so the satin is clean and completely dry. Dye locks in whatever is underneath, so any mark you leave will still be there at the end.
2. Stuff the uppers firmly with tissue paper. It holds the shape, keeps the satin taut for an even finish and stops dye reaching the lining.
3. Start with the brush on the fiddly parts: seams, the welt, around the sole edge and any pleats or bows. Get these done while your hand is steady.
4. Switch to the sponge for the open areas, working in long even passes. Overlap slightly as you go so there is no line between one pass and the next.
5. Do the whole shoe in one continuous session. Pausing halfway lets one area begin to dry, and the join between wet and half-dry dye always shows.
6. Add a second coat for a deeper shade if you want one, then leave the shoes twenty-four hours at room temperature out of direct sunlight to cure fully.

Specifications

• Volume: 50ml
• Shade: Light Red 162
• Type: Satin dye kit with brush and sponge applicator
• Suitable for: Satin shoes, bridal and evening shoes, clutches, bags and fabric accessories
• Works: From light to dark only
• Curing time: 24 hours at room temperature, out of direct sunlight
• Brand: TRG

Frequently asked questions

Can I dye dark satin a lighter shade?
Not with a red, no. Fabric dyes work from light to dark, so light red over navy or black satin will simply be lost. White, ivory and silver are the exceptions in the range and have enough covering power to lift a darker fabric. For everything else, start with satin that is paler than the shade you are aiming for.

Will it rub off on my feet or crack when the shoe bends?
Not once it has cured. The pigments go into the weave rather than forming a skin on top, so the satin stays flexible. What causes trouble is impatience: wearing them after a couple of hours, or piling on one thick coat instead of two thin ones. Give it the full twenty-four hours and it behaves.

Where can I buy TRG Light Red Satin Dye 162 in the UK?
You can order TRG Light Red Satin Dye 162 directly from Shoespecialist.co.uk. We offer free delivery on orders over £50, same-day dispatch when you order before 5pm, and a 60-day return policy.