How to paint a down jacket a different color at home

Regular cleaning and exposure to the environment will cause the down jacket to lose its original color. In some cases, for the same reasons, lightened spots appear on clothes. This problem is not critical. There are several options for solving the question of how to paint a down jacket. Moreover, it can be done at home.

Preparing a down jacket for dyeing

Before repainting the down jacket, clothes should be prepared for the procedure. All dirt must be removed first. Stubborn stains will prevent the paint from penetrating the material. Therefore, after the procedure, visible marks, stains and other visible defects will remain on the clothes.

Depending on the condition of the garment, preparation for painting takes one or two steps. In some cases, it is sufficient to perform the following steps:

1. Lay the jacket out on a flat, hard surface.
2. Mix 0.5 liters of water, ammonia and dishwashing detergent (one tablespoon each).
3. Foam in solution.
4. Dampen a sponge (cloth) in the solution and wipe away visible stains.
5. At the end of the procedure, rinse winter clothes.

In case of heavy pollution, the down jacket should be washed in a typewriter, choosing the delicate mode and deactivating the spin cycle.

Which dye to choose

When choosing a paint, it is necessary to take into account the type of material from which the down product is made. Acrylic is considered optimal for such garments, produced in the form of:

• powder;
• crystals;
• Pasta.

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Acrylic is a versatile product that is used to dye various types of clothing. But before buying the material, it is recommended to clarify whether the product is suitable for a down jacket. In addition to acrylic, other compositions are used for coloring. As practice shows, cheap products spoil the material. Therefore, expensive dyes have to be purchased for down jackets.

In addition, you need to take into account the type of color in which the product will be painted. On the packaging of expensive materials, there is usually a chart that indicates which color you will end up with. The new shade should be 1-2 tones darker than the previous one. Otherwise, you will have to repaint the product again.

Step-by-step coloring algorithm at home

As noted, down jackets can be painted at home. Before starting the procedure, it is necessary to mix the working composition, which then needs to be applied to clothes. The procedure for making the tincture is usually indicated on the packaging. But at the same time it is necessary to take into account several recommendations for mixing the working staff.

The dye should be prepared in a separate container, observing the given proportions. If a powder is used, it is first diluted in water and then brought to a boil.

When performing the staining procedure, you should also consider the following:

• the paint does not always give the desired result, regardless of the quality of the chosen composition;
• if the procedure is carried out manually, then it is necessary to wear personal protective equipment;
• after the procedure, the formation of striae is possible, no matter how carefully the recommendations are followed;
• it is forbidden to dry the down jacket with a hair dryer or near heat sources;
• before the first coloring, the composition should be tested on an inconspicuous area of ​​the down jacket.

Before dyeing, remove buttons, buckles and other decorative items, including fur, from clothing.

In the container

When painting a down jacket at home, you will need a large container in which the clothes can be laid out without creasing or creasing. The jacket should be completely submerged in the solution. Otherwise, the paint will lie unevenly and streaks will appear on the dried product.

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To paint a down jacket, you will need:

1. Mix 150 grams of table salt and a sachet of dye in 10 liters of water.
2. Immerse the clothes to be dyed in the solution and let sit for several hours (at least two). At this time, you need to periodically turn the down jacket using 2 smooth sticks.
3. Dissolve 50 grams of salt in two liters of water in another container.
4. Take out the down jacket with sticks and pour the prepared solution into the dye.
5. Put the clothes back on and leave for 15 minutes. During this time, the paint will be attached to the material.
6. Remove and dry the product.

On average, there is one dye packet for every 500 grams of down jacket. If you need a more saturated shade, the volume of the product can be increased.

In the washing machine

Painting in a washing machine both facilitates the procedure and ensures a more even distribution of the pigment throughout the material. In this case, you will need:

1. Take 1 packet of dye for 1 kilogram of down jacket.
2. Dilute the paint in water heated to room temperature.
3. Put the down jacket in the drum and start the machine.
4. When the machine has finished filling the water, pour the diluted colorant into the powder compartment.
5. Wash the item in an appropriate mode and hang it to dry.

If the dyeing is done in black, then after washing it is necessary to start the rinse mode. A weak solution of table vinegar is used to fix the shade.

Possibility of painting in pressing

You can contact a dry cleaner to dye a down jacket if there is no experience in carrying out such manipulations or the clothes are too expensive. This approach is considered safe because:

• in dry cleaners, minimize the risk of dye damage to clothes;
• cleaning of outerwear is carried out taking into account the recommendations of the manufacturer and the characteristics of a particular material;
• the painting is carried out on suitable equipment and using high quality tools;
• the down does not fall off after dry cleaning.

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To avoid problems in the future, after painting the product in dry cleaning, repeat this procedure in the same way.

Down jacket care rules

In order for the garments to serve for more than one year, the following recommendations should be observed when caring for the product:

1. Wash your clothes on the delicate cycle without bleaching.
2. Use gel or liquid detergents for washing, after which no streaks remain.
3. Before storing clothes, the down jacket should be left to dry for several days.
4. Buttons and zippers should be closed before storage.
5. Do not fold the product, but hang it on a hanger.
6. Do not put fluffy items in waterproof plastic bags.

It is also recommended to dry fur clothing immediately. These decorative elements must be washed separately from the down jacket.