ION Mask Technology

An exclusive selection of Origa shoes are treated with ion-mask™ nano-technology. This groundbreaking technology ensures that once treated each of our shoes become hydrophobic or 'water-hating'. The result is fantastic stain resistant protection against wine, grass, champagne and other little accidents! Benefits include;

• Your shoes stay looking newer for longer.
• Dirt and even red wine are repelled by ion-mask™, to reduce staining or marking.

ion-mask™ or dye

Styles not pre-treated with ion-mask™ can be returned to us after your wedding to be dyed black, so you can enjoy wearing them again and again.

What is ion-mask technology?

ion-mask™ is a nano-technology. It works on a sub-microscopic scale, coating every single fibre in the shoe with a water repellent polymer, only molecules thick. In fact the layer of polymer is so thin, it's roughly 1000 times thinner than a human hair.

ion-mask™ doesn't only repel water, it has a low surface energy (three times less than Teflon®), which means it also repels dirt, keeping shoes looking clean for longer.

Find out how we apply the ion-mask™ technology.

See the ion-mask™ effect for yourself now.

These images show two swatches of suede, one un-treated and one treated with ion-mask™ technology. Treated material will repel the water and stay completely dry!