kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted September 10, 2008 I have a pair of mission pants that are predominately black with white stripes and white logos. I want these to be neon green. Since the pants are black, would I be able to just use powdered RIT dye and just dunk the entire pant in? The black shouldn't pick up color right? Or would I be better off using a dye pen? I dont see how the green would change the blacks color. Any help would be great! Im hoping to do these for my brothers team since we cant order the color scheme.Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalebert 8 Report post Posted September 10, 2008 I'm not sure because I've never done it but I can't help but think the black may have a faint greenish hue to it after dying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted September 10, 2008 Would a pen work? Can I dye certain parts with RIT dye and how would I do that? Use a dropper and drop the dye on the parts I want done? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted September 11, 2008 Any other suggestions? $61.00 for customs is way too much. Its just a few large white stripes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D-MaN88 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2008 Don't the jerseys have white in them? Would it be THAT much of a hassle to just leave the stripes white if there's nothing else to do? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted September 11, 2008 Im not trying to make a hassle. The kids just thought it was look cool and I was seeing if there was anyway to do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BackinAction 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2008 Check with a fabric store - most of them have permanent fabric dye in a spray can. Maybe you can tape off the black and spray the white with the spray dye. Just a thought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted September 11, 2008 Thats actually was what I was thinking. But does it take to Nylon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spreedizzle 1 Report post Posted September 12, 2008 You can dye nylon with Ritt Dye. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted September 12, 2008 But I would have to spot dye correct? Any tips on how to go about doing this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spreedizzle 1 Report post Posted September 12, 2008 Yes.....you would need to spot dye. The good news is that it sounds like the areas that you are looking to dye are surrounded by black fabric. No matter what you do with regards to fabric, you will have color "bleeding" when you dye as the threads are a porous textile and the color will wick into the areas surrounding the area that you are dying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted September 12, 2008 Any tips on how to do this? Use a spongebrush or something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spreedizzle 1 Report post Posted September 12, 2008 I think that your sponge brush (like typically used on molding and other smooth surfaces) would probably be your best bet and easiest controlled. My guess, you will need to do it a multitude of times to get the darker color as the dye takes time to set in. After you get it to the color you want, wash the pants in a sink in cool water to set the color, and I would not throw them in the washing machine with any of your typical clothes for a while and couple of individual washes.Keep in mind that Ritt Dye was initially developed for dying fabrics, so this is what it was designed for. The directions on the box are relatively comprehensive and they should lead you in the proper direction for getting this done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted September 12, 2008 I dont understand what you mean, Im just trying to dye the white stripes, not the black. Here is a picture for better refrence. Would fabric paint be better?(Yes these are the 2009 Soldier Pants) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrooklyniteAlmighty 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2008 Get dye mix with water and soak the pants..........seems easy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted September 12, 2008 Yea, but the green will make the black have a greenish tint so I cant do that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
start_today 767 Report post Posted September 12, 2008 See if you can find a crafts store nearby. Odds are the the people that work there know a lot about this sort of stuff, and would be able to point you to exact materials to buy, if any exist, and could also give you the best tips on how to use the dye. I did a quick google search and came up with this stuff. It was recommended on a couple knitting/crafts boards that I happened across while searching.http://www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/1930...nav=paints.htmlIn the instructions it says this about nylon and polyester:"On nylon, which is very much like silk, we've found that it works best if it's PFP (prepared for printing). Non-PFP nylon often has oils and other substances to make it easier to weave, but that also interfere with the absorption of the pigment and will produce less than optimal results.On Polyester and other synthetics, we found that this product sticks pretty well, unlike our other dyes."But some old lady in a store can probably give way better advice than everyone here, who just seem to be guessing (at least, I'm just guessing). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
