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I don't know very much about dyeing materials so I have a few questions.
First, I'd like to dye the inside of the hood of a REI Ultra Light Jacket to a darker color than that white that'll reflect less light. http://www.rei.com/product/746580.
I'd also like to dye my Integral Designs Siltarp. http://www.rei.com/product/655940. Its ripstop nylon impregnated with silicon.
Whats the best way to go about doing this? Is RIT fine for either?
I am in no way an expert, but most dyeing of materials require immersion of the article into the dyeing water. I don't think you would want to dye your entire jacket, just to darken the interior of the hood. And silnylon is a different animal. I would think the dye will not take to the fabric; I believe the fabric is colored, prior to the silicone impregnation. You might try and google "silnylon", and you might find sites with some advise. Good luck.:sun
You won't be able to change the color of the sil-nylon.
big_muddy
04-23-2009, 11:35
The inside of the REI Ultra Light Jacket is part of the moister management system of the jacket. Not sure if you could dye it since it is synthetic material, and if you could not sure the jacket would retain its breathabilty.
You can buy or make your own sil-nylon tarp out of black or darker colored material if you'd like. Not sure what it matters though.
Just remember that dark colors attract more bugs. Mosquitoes are attracted to dark colors, especially blue.
kayak karl
04-23-2009, 12:16
attracted to dark colors, especially blue.
WOW im from NJ and i did not know that:eek:
The Weasel
04-23-2009, 12:22
Just remember that dark colors attract more bugs. Mosquitoes are attracted to dark colors, especially blue.
WOW im from NJ and i did not know that:eek:
That's because New Jersey is a Red State.
TW
I wonder if vinyl dye might work.. It's sold at auto parts stores in an aerosol can and is used for dying plastic car parts. I've never seen it used on polymer fabrics so I'm just speculating...
Nearly Normal
04-26-2009, 10:10
I've got a good silnylon tarp I'd like to change from cloud white to anything else. I'm temped to get a magic marker and draw on it. Not sure that would even stick.
I've got a good silnylon tarp I'd like to change from cloud white to anything else. I'm temped to get a magic marker and draw on it. Not sure that would even stick.
You could have folks sign the white tarp as you trek along. Have several colors to choose from if you can handle the extra weight. And, of course, the date.
Just saying.
So for the hood, would just spraypainting it be a terrible idea? I can't really see any drawbacks, besides smell, which I imagine wouldn't be a problem after a good long airing out.
Phoenixdadeadhead
05-31-2009, 22:56
Go to the parts store and ask them for upholstery paint. It is a spray paint made for coloring your car upholstery. It is easy to use, just spray on. It doesn't bleed very much so you will not get it on the rest of the coat as long as you cover it. It is an dye not a paint. It dyes many different materials from carpet to seats to dashes, so it should work on Nylon
Phoenixdadeadhead
05-31-2009, 22:57
I wonder if vinyl dye might work.. It's sold at auto parts stores in an aerosol can and is used for dying plastic car parts. I've never seen it used on polymer fabrics so I'm just speculating...Oops guess I should have read first lol. Anyways love this stuff and BTW it is not a paint so no lingering smell if it did why would you paint the inside of your car with it