Alternate to using Bleach.....

Sawgunner · #1 (**permalink**) 10-16-2005, 14:11

I LOVED SGT.Hollywood's fading job on the TS Tiger Stripes. I do not like using bleach though. Bleach weakens the fabric and I don't want to risk it. Well, RIT dye makes a powdered product called Fade Fast.....it's safe, and will NOT weaken the fabric. It actually makes the fabric softer!! it was made for jeans. I used 1 level teaspoon in 3 qts of water and dipped the pants in for 2 minutes.....you can fade as much as you want..it comes with detailed intructions. Remember though, convert everything to 1:6. Here's the result:

Crazy Chocobo · #2 (**permalink**) 10-16-2005, 14:15

Okay. I think I'd be willing to use something like that on my Tiger Stripes. It wouldn't hurt me too bad. Good find.

Broadshore · #3 (**permalink**) 10-16-2005, 15:11

Looks good! Has that Vietnam fell to the Tiggers.

sputnik · #4 (**permalink**) 10-16-2005, 17:31

Great discovery Sawgunner, I'm wondering if I can purchase these RIT dye products in Canada? Sounds like a good alternative!!!

Just Clay · #5 (**permalink**) 10-16-2005, 17:36

Rit dye is at most safeway stores.

ARCH13 · #6 (**permalink**) 10-16-2005, 19:26

Why dont you guys just through your stuff in the washing machine? it works great

Sawgunner · #7 (**permalink**) 10-16-2005, 21:15

I searched everywhere in all kinds of stores that carried RIT dye...NONE of them had Fade Fast......I had to order it from RIT's online store. It took only 4 days to get it.

pukingdog · #8 (**permalink**) 10-16-2005, 21:55

This definitely fits in the nifty-beans to cool-beans category. Thanks, Butch!

Solid Snake · #9 (**permalink**) 10-16-2005, 22:45

I'll have to look around for this... Thanks for the tip ^_^

PSCMATT · #10 (**permalink**) 10-17-2005, 00:23

Im going to have ti check Fade Fast out and try it on some 1/6 jeans, nice find.

TexGunS · #11 (**permalink**) 10-17-2005, 03:58

THANKS for the info I will have to try it

SSG Felder · #12 (**permalink**) 10-17-2005, 05:44

That looks indeed intersting...a good alternative to all the rubbing,scrubbing,bleaching,sanding and what not!!!!

Thanks for the heads up Butch

real action man · #13 (**permalink**) 10-17-2005, 07:53

thanks for the tip, the results are stunning !

One Bravo Four · #14 (**permalink**) 10-17-2005, 11:46

Great idea Butch, you've got three new tips in the archives today!

cree82 · #15 (**permalink**) 10-17-2005, 15:31

I commented on this about 2 months ago. What should be done if bleeching does not fade color?

RIT works great. They actually have a product that will completely remove color too. I did this when I wanted to make an OD jumpsuit Tan.

Bobby · #16 (**permalink**) 11-04-2005, 15:45

you could just leave them in the sun for a few days. Always worked on my stuff. Of course It doesn't work to well from October till about May or June, when it rains and you never see the sun. I love Western Washington.

NavySF_Blade69 · #17 (**permalink**) 01-13-2006, 18:38

soap water and a rock... that what I use