d123 3 #1 August 9, 2008 I've recently bought a cotton jumpsuit (booties) really cheap. The color of the jump is awful. I want to change the color but I don't know how. Anybody has experience with that? Regards, Jean-Arthur Deda.Lock, Dock and Two Smoking Barrelrolls! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 5 #2 August 9, 2008 It might work. Be prepared for the thread to not take the dye well. Also, are the booties and grippers made of different fabric than the jumpsuit? There is a good chance it will be very different than you hope if you dye it, but it may be OK. Be prepared for it to be even uglier, but nothing ventured, nothing gained. Also, if you do it in a washing machine, you had better be the owner of the machine, or prepare to incur the wrath of the owner if you don't clean it out better than you think you need to. Either way, it is good for your character to wear the ugliness proudly. -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #3 August 10, 2008 Ya bought it ugly ~ wear it ugly! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #4 August 10, 2008 You think, it's ugly now... try dying it! I have seen several jumpsuits that people tried to change the color of the suit by dying it and it just don't work. Also, when you try to dye a jumpsuit and later sweat in it, the color will bleed onto your clothing and skin. Like the man said... "you bought it ugly... wear it ugly!" Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #5 August 10, 2008 It'll come out purple, they always do . . . NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VectorBoy 0 #6 August 10, 2008 Whats wrong with purple? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d123 3 #7 August 10, 2008 Quote Ya bought it ugly ~ wear it ugly! Guys, when I say ugly I mean GAY ugly (not that's anything wrong with being gay I do see your point regarding the color bleeding. I'll probably fly it like it is. I'm considering placing a patch that says I'm cheap not gay! Regards, Jean-Arthur Deda.Lock, Dock and Two Smoking Barrelrolls! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #8 August 11, 2008 Easy there, Big Guy! My jumpsuit is Navy blue with neon pink grippers!!!Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #9 August 11, 2008 I wish, that were always the case! Purple is a good color. I knew a jumper who died an old red jumpsuit black. It came-out a dark OD-green!!! It looked like somebody slung horse shit at it! He asked me if, I could do anything with it. I asked if, he had some charcoal starter and a match!Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RiggerLee 61 #10 August 11, 2008 It will shrink two sizes. LeeLee lee@velocitysportswear.com www.velocitysportswear.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkfairy 0 #11 August 11, 2008 It takes a manly man to jump pink! If you are a real man, people will look past your pink jumpsuit. I think used gear in bright colors send the message that you're not spending all your money on matching new gear, and are jumping instead. And I thought that men liked the "I don't care too much about appearance and clothes and make up" image. I plan to order a new custom made pink jumpsuit, and the one I have already has pink grippers, but I can wear anything: I'm a girl!I know there are real gay skydivers out there, but the ones I've met camouflaged themselves in black jumpsuits. And the guy with magenta grippers and half pink half lemon yellow spectre was straight. Relax, you can die if you mess up, but it will probably not be by bullet. I'm a BIG, TOUGH BIGWAY FORMATION SKYDIVER! What are you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #12 August 11, 2008 Depending on the material but, more than likely. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #13 August 11, 2008 I did a jump a couple years ago at a local ranch with the owner's son. I was there to help work cattle and the kid's dad owned a Cessna! His mom and sister were watching us come in to land. After the landing, I gathered-up my Navy and pink canopy and the mom looked at me and said; "You are assured of your masculinity!" I just smiled and said; "Yes ma'am!" Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #14 August 13, 2008 It takes a manly man to jump pink! If you are a real man, people will look past your pink jumpsuit. Quote Sorry...I'm a LIFE MEMBER of S.A.P.S Skydivers Against Pink Shit! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danielcroft 2 #15 August 13, 2008 Quote If you are a real man, people will look past your pink jumpsuit. At your crotch perhaps? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poe62 0 #16 August 13, 2008 Quote It will shrink two sizes. Lee NO KIDDING!!! Thanks for making mine fit me again--and the other mods! Take Lee's word for it...They SHRINK and they turn UGLY colors. ~Nikki http://www.facebook.com/poe62 Irgity Dirgity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RiggerLee 61 #17 August 13, 2008 No problem. It was the cutie patch that really did the trick. And I don't think the colors came out that bad. I just hope the die is not bleeding in any embarising places. LeeLee lee@velocitysportswear.com www.velocitysportswear.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lfhower 0 #18 August 13, 2008 Amen brother!!!!!!!!! Always remember, when you get where you're going, there you are! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkfairy 0 #19 August 14, 2008 Quote Sorry...I'm a LIFE MEMBER of S.A.P.S Skydivers Against Pink Shit! Then you are against ME? Even most of my skin is pink(ish)! Relax, you can die if you mess up, but it will probably not be by bullet. I'm a BIG, TOUGH BIGWAY FORMATION SKYDIVER! What are you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #20 August 15, 2008 A PINK Viking? Nuthin' without PICS! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
