Can I dye netting? And how?

[DWR D]

I like the Nemo Hornet 1 person tent. But I have not bought it because they have white netting. I want black netting because I can see the stars at night better. So question: Can I dye the white netting black? And how do I do that? And what dye do you recommend? And will the dye be permanent or will in wipe off on my hands or transfer somehow?

Thanks for your help on this…

DWR

[Sam Farrington]

Of the two RIT offerings available, Rit DyeMore is advertised to be more lasting.  Plan to use it on a tent project, but have not reached that point yet.  When I get to it, will post the results.  Be sure to follow the directions in fine print on the back of the bottle, or go on line for larger print.  Specifically, I plan to use some Peacock Green on white nylon netting from Extrem Textil. as I’ve found white can be just as bad as dark colors in limiting visibility to the outside from inside the tent.  Will be sure to use samples first before doing the netting for the inner tent.  Also may try the same dye on Porcher Paraglider #32 sun yellow fabric.  Will do rinsing by hand and hang dry.

[dirtbag]

I had the Nemo Hornet 1P tent. No issues at night seeing the skies even with the white netting, which fyi is only on the side, the top is black. During the daytime the white is slightly obstructed.. and at night when shining my head lamp through it.. but as I recall, laying in it I had clear views overhead…

[Paul S]

My favorite bug netting is black because looking through it looks much better than anything else. I reason that it’s because black absorbs more light, so less reflections. That yellow Hilliberg mesh- yuch.

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