Dyeing a windproof smock

[Trod]

Anybody dyed a windproof smock ? And if so what did you use and how good were the results

 

[swotty]

If you search the forum I'm pretty certain there's a couple of threads on this subject, I'm sure there's some pictures as well.

 

[Trod]

Thanks , I was thinking the desert camo as people on a recent thread had mentioned dyeing them brown

 

[BJJJ]

I dyed a swedish snow smock green and was quite please with the result. Used a standard fabric dye that you add salt to in the washing machine. Came out even with no patchy bits. hope this helps.

 

[Badger74]

The Swedish smock is 100% cotton and will take dylon dyes easily. The British Army smocks are poly cotton mix; they don't dye as well. The cotton part takes but the polyester doesn't. I have used dylon on my desert smock. Its not too bad but I am going to use a polyester brown dye as well.

 

[lou1661]

A mix of idye and idye poly works okay, however it needs to be done using the stove top method rather than using a washing machine.

 

[Kerne]

I dyed a swedish snow smock green and was quite please with the result. Used a standard fabric dye that you add salt to in the washing machine. Came out even with no patchy bits. hope this helps.

Did the same with the cold water dye and worked well. Bit patchy compared to the washing machine method but not so you'd notice when out in the woods.

 

[Trod]

Thanks for the feedback guys , may well give it a go using the cotton and poly dye method

 

[Trod]

Also what's the sizing like ? I'm 5,8 tall and 43 chest , do they come up large/long ? Cheers

 

[Badger74]

Here is a sizing chart that should help. You are approx. 170/104, but you decide

 

[Trod]

Oops just had an impetuous moment an put a bid on fleabay on a 180/96 ! I'm only just a 43 chest ,more like a 42 and am loosing weight at the moment ! I read they are very roomy , hope it fits ( if I win it )

 

[Trod]

Here is a sizing chart that should help. You are approx. 170/104, but you decide

Cheers ,only saw your reply after I'd bid ! But thanks

 

[Trod]

Noticed idye do a poly/cotton dye now , think I'll try that

 

[Klenchblaize]

One thing to be aware of when dying anything is that not all components will necessarily take the dye. I have a very usable in-the-field pair of now green Ralph Lauren cargos but with funky pale yellow stitching!

 

[Trod]

Ha cheers I'll keep that in mind ,your cargo's sound very ..........individual !

 

[Trod]

Well won it on fleabay ! Says never used windproof desert smock 180/96 size,paid £9 and free postage , just hope it fits ! Thanks for the advice y'all

 

[Inky]

I think you might find it a bit long and a little tight I'd suggest 170/104, or 180/104

 

[Trod]

I think you might find it a bit long and a little tight I'd suggest 170/104, or 180/104

I agree , I was a bit hasty ! I'll have to pass it on if its a bit tight , just seemed a good deal and I jumped on it

 

[Badger74]

I agree , I was a bit hasty ! I'll have to pass it on if its a bit tight , just seemed a good deal and I jumped on it

We've all done that!

 

[Trod]

We've all done that!

Aye , too many times unfortunately !