Spray paint before you put the jute on...
Edit:
If you're worried about NVGs, also be sure to use natural fabrics (NO synthetic blend threds), otherwise the shooe goo will be the least of your worries at night.
Edit:
If you're worried about NVGs, also be sure to use natural fabrics (NO synthetic blend threds), otherwise the shooe goo will be the least of your worries at night.