Charles Kline
Sr Member
Did the load bearing suspenders take dye ok?
Did the load bearing suspenders take dye ok?
Unfortunately, no. Mine are green under the tan and the green came back out with my test dyeing. I've yet to see what multiple dunks do for them, but that's where I plan to go with them next.
They're made out of nylon or some other synthetic, right? You should be able to get them to accept dye a bit better if you soak them in acetone first. Learned that over at thedentedhelmet.com.
Does anyone have a good high-res photo of how Mal's suspenders look at the back? Specifically how they attach to the leather strip before attaching to the pants.
My suspenders arrived from Vector Arms yesterday and I gleefully set about tearing them up! So far, I've modified the front buckles to attach the leather straps, removed the back flap and detached the back straps.
Waiting on the second pair of suspenders to arrive for the back, then it's into some tan dye for the whole lot.
I didnt have any trouble with the suspenders not taking the dye. The best thing for making cold dye take to tough fabrics is make the water as hot as possible. It opens the fibres in the fabric and in my experience gives it a better colour.
Lawrence