{"product_id":"acu-ucp-nylon-gear-dye-kit-combat-grey","title":"ACU\/UCP Nylon Gear Dye Kit: Combat Grey","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt's finally here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis DIY kit has almost everything needed to dye ACU Nylon based gear to a useful diga Flora Green. This is the same recipe used in the Forest green pre dyed gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Dye powder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Citric acid \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Sythropal 5ml cleaner \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-2ml leveling agent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will need boiling water,  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Surplus ACU gear is dirt cheap right now—make it highly usable in the field with this affordable, easy-to-use dye kit. Stop replacing perfectly good equipment just because of the outdated UCP (Universal Camouflage Pattern) gray. The ACU\/UCP Nylon Gear Dye Kit in Diga Flora Green is a professional-grade, synthetic fabric dye engineered specifically to upgrade high-denier tactical materials like 500D and 1000D Cordura®.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy shifting the highly visible digital gray into a deep, vegetation-ready Russian Digital Flora green profile, this all-in-one kit allows you to upcycle your existing MOLLE pouches, chest rigs, and rucksacks for a fraction of the cost of buying new woodland gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy Choose This Tactical Dye Kit?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard supermarket dyes wash out of mil-spec nylon, and generic greens often turn UCP into an unnatural, glowing teal. This kit features an all-inclusive formula designed specifically for the molecular structure of tactical synthetics, yielding true woodland results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecision Color Matching: We didn't just guess the shade. This specific Diga Flora Green formula was meticulously tested on over 100 different ACU\/UCP fabric samples to perfect the exact color palette, ensuring a reliable shift regardless of factory fading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll-Inclusive Kit Formula: Includes an industrial-strength synthetic dye and a premium citric acid activator. No need to buy or measure household vinegar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePermanent Synthetic Bonding: Activated by heat and our enclosed citric acid mordant to permanently fuse with nylon fibers, preventing bleeding during heavy field use, rain, or sweat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreserves Digital Disruption: Darkens the light UCP base tones into varying shades of green while maintaining the underlying pixelated pattern for maximum visual breakup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintains Gear Integrity: The dyeing process will not compromise your gear's tensile strength, DWR (Durable Water Repellent) baseline, or IR (Infrared) compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Target ColorDiga Flora Green (Russian Digital Woodland)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTesting ProtocolVerified across 100+ surplus UCP samples\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial Compatibility100% Nylon, Cordura®, Mil-Spec Webbing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncompatible MaterialsCotton, Polyester blends, Kevlar®, Plastics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcess Time45-90 minutes total\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded ActivatorPure Citric Acid Powder (No vinegar required)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequired SuppliesStainless steel pot, rubber gloves, mild detergent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete Nylon Dyeing Instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDyeing tactical nylon requires sustained high heat (near boiling) and an acidic bath to open the synthetic fibers. Do not attempt this in a washing machine—it cannot reach the required 200°F temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFury28: ACU\/UCP Nylon Gear Dyeing Guide\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guide will help you transform your standard ACU\/UCP gear into a versatile, woodland-ready green using professional-grade WashFast Acid dyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included in Your Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWashFast Acid Dye Mix\u003c\/b\u003e (Pre-measured)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCitric Acid\u003c\/b\u003e (Dye setter)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSynthrapol\u003c\/b\u003e (Professional textile detergent)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeveling Agent\u003c\/b\u003e (Ensures even dye strike)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Need to Supply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge stainless steel pot\u003c\/b\u003e (dedicated to dyeing, not cooking) \u003cb\u003eOR\u003c\/b\u003e a 5-gallon bucket\/heat-safe container if your pot isn't large enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTongs or a long stirring stick.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA small mixing cup.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRubber gloves.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Dyeing Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePre-Clean the Gear:\u003c\/b\u003e Nylon gear absorbs oils and dirt that can block dye. Wash your gear thoroughly using hot water and the \u003cb\u003eprovided Synthrapol\u003c\/b\u003e. You don’t have to dry the gear after washing — it actually absorbs dye better when pre-wetted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrepare the Dye Bath:\u003c\/b\u003e Bring enough water to a rolling boil to fully submerge your gear with room to move freely. If your pot is too small, carefully pour the boiling water into a large 5-gallon, heat-safe bucket. Add a few drops of the \u003cb\u003eprovided leveling agent\u003c\/b\u003e directly to the hot water to break surface tension and prevent splotching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaste the Dye Powder:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eDo not dump dry powder straight into the bath.\u003c\/b\u003e In a separate small cup, pour in your dye mix. Add a small splash of hot water and stir vigorously until you have a smooth, clump-free paste. This ensures the dye is fully dissolved before it touches your gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMix the Bath:\u003c\/b\u003e Carefully pour your pasted dye and the \u003cb\u003ecitric acid\u003c\/b\u003e into the hot water. Stir until fully integrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubmerge and Agitate:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower your wet gear into the bath. You must \u003cb\u003econtinuously agitate (stir and flip)\u003c\/b\u003e the gear for \u003cb\u003e15 to 30 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e. If using a bucket, the water will cool over time, making constant movement critical for an even finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRinse and Air Dry:\u003c\/b\u003e Remove the gear with your tongs. Rinse under warm water, transitioning to cold until the water runs clear. Hang the gear in a well-ventilated area and \u003cb\u003eallow it to air dry completely\u003c\/b\u003e away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Wet nylon looks significantly darker than the final result. As the gear air dries, the color will lighten to reveal the true Diga Flora contrast against the original pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePost-Dye Care \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWash Only When Necessary:\u003c\/b\u003e For light dirt, let it dry and brush it off with a stiff nylon brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCold Water Only:\u003c\/b\u003e If a full wash is required, use cold water. 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