Post by rig on Feb 12, 2011 16:00:59 GMT -5
Figured I'd repost this. Interesting if you have ACU and want to wear them without glowing.
I first saw this on AO and found it worth a try. My method was a little different (used the washing machine). But, I was pleased with the results. I have seen black, tan and green used. I went with tan since it seemed to have the best end result.
I used Ritt dye in tan and pretty much used the directions on the back. The only change was turning the washer off on the middle for about 15 to 20 minutes to let the dye soak in a little bit longer. I dyed uniforms and pouches. The pouches I just soaked in a bucket for about an hour, rinsed and air dried. Remember though, you're working with dye. If you get it on anything you don't want. It may not come out.
Dyed and undyed.
With coyote brown plate carrier.
With OD plate carrier.
Pictures are a little light. Pouch is actually darker.
I first saw this on AO and found it worth a try. My method was a little different (used the washing machine). But, I was pleased with the results. I have seen black, tan and green used. I went with tan since it seemed to have the best end result.I used Ritt dye in tan and pretty much used the directions on the back. The only change was turning the washer off on the middle for about 15 to 20 minutes to let the dye soak in a little bit longer. I dyed uniforms and pouches. The pouches I just soaked in a bucket for about an hour, rinsed and air dried. Remember though, you're working with dye. If you get it on anything you don't want. It may not come out.
Dyed and undyed.
With coyote brown plate carrier.
With OD plate carrier.
Pictures are a little light. Pouch is actually darker.
