The new forums will be named Coin Return (based on the most recent vote)! You can check on the status and timeline of the transition to the new forums here.
The Guiding Principles and New Rules document is now in effect.
Lightening a Black Jacket?
Joolander
Registered User regular
Registered User regular
I recently found a black spring/field/casual/whatever-you-wanna-call-it jacket in the back of my closet
It actually fits me, I'm just thinking I'd like it better if it were like a medium grey. is there any way to lighten it up that doesnt use bleach?
If it matters, the shell and lining are 100% cotton, and theres trim at the collar and cuffs that the tag says are 100% polyester
It actually fits me, I'm just thinking I'd like it better if it were like a medium grey. is there any way to lighten it up that doesnt use bleach?
If it matters, the shell and lining are 100% cotton, and theres trim at the collar and cuffs that the tag says are 100% polyester
Joolander on
0
Posts
Black dye is tricky though. It *may* lighten to gray. It is just as likely to lighten to a brown or a green or a weird purple color.
It is unlikely that the cotton and the poly will react the same way no matter what you do. You may not be able to change the color of the poly at all.
Is there visible stitching on the jacket? That is also unlikely to react the same way as the cotton. Most industrial threads are a poly or a poly blend and are meant to stay whatever color they were spun in forever.
I would advise against lightening it unless you are prepared for the possibility that the experiment could go horribly wrong.
Best case scenario, you get a grayish jacket with darker grey stitching and trim on it.
if you really think you'll never wear the jacket unless it's some other color than black, then go for it.
not worth it, unless someone can think of a better way. thanks for the advice
3DS Friend Code: 2165-6448-8348 www.Twitch.TV/cooljammer00
Battle.Net: JohnDarc#1203 Origin/UPlay: CoolJammer00