Did Curiousity kill the cat? Has anyone ever heard of using dye on a kite? Because of prolonged use or wear? Or can the dye break down the material or weaken its strenght? Just curious Thanks.:puzzled:

I've not heard of it, i think your question is best sent to the manufacturer; with relation to the dye you intend to use.

Flexifoil particularly are really helpful with questions like that; as far as my experience. So i'd imagine they will send your question onto their technitians.

Materials like chikara nylon are pretty clever matierals, so i'd be dubious about dying them or anything, so yeah; i'd recommend asking the manufacturer.

Sorry i can't help with any specifics, someone else may be able to!!!

I do know that dyes take to natural fibers. Since kite material is not natural then I would not think trying to dye a kte would be the way to go.

Susan

thanks

Ditto what susan said dyes wont take to already treated fabric.

but there is a paint that can be applied to nylon made by designmaster if your looking to add a stencil or graphic

that can be found here:
http://www.kitebuilder.com/catalog/index.php/cPath/195?
osCsid=3ab7164714a41dec7db5a93fadf43cfe


most modern wings today have a UV inhibitor already...
the biggest factor on wings is salt from the air if you fly by the sea ....salt acts lake very fine crushed glass that works over the stiching..


{ that reminds me }also there is a product call 303 that also on the same web site posted above
a 3M product that "helps" reduce fading nylon but you have to reapply it now and again.

But I wouldn't worrie about it.... sun has a great effect on everything no matter how much protectent you use

and take my word if used 303, apply it in a WELL vented area or you'll passout... after you wake up you'll wounder why they didn't call it 420:o

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[quote... after you wake up you'll wounder why they didn't call it 420:o

heh! Flying high?

This may be a completely useless post because I haven't researched it thoroughly, but there are a few links out there about using acid dyes with synthetics, such as ...

http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/FAQ/nylon.shtml

Thanks very much all! Hey I am an inlander. I never even thought about saltwater wear. So it does a # on the stiching? Thanks again for the info.