Can I dye my M65 jacket?

[tetra_neon]

Hey all,

I've just been given an original late '60's M65 jacket, but it's quite faded and I am wondering if (hand or machine wash version) Dylon will do the job? Obviously it's Olive Drab already, so I hope the Dylon 'Olive' colour will just rejuvinate it - but I'm not sure how well the poly/cotton blend will take the dye?

Any help is appreciated! thank you!

 

[johnboy]

Hi,

A late 60's original M65 sounds like it might be collectable if it's in good condition etc. You might want to check that out before you dye it..

 

[RAPPLEBY2000]

Hey all,
I've just been given an original late '60's M65 jacket, but it's quite faded and I am wondering if (hand or machine wash version) Dylon will do the job?

to answer the question, yes.
basically the longer it sits in dye and more carefully you do it, it should be fine, (I recommend doing it by hand) but as mentioned it's worth checking it's actual value!

people spend crazy money trying to get hold of original kit especially when related to years of conflicts.
it's worth to you may be memories or £5 but it could be worth £50+ to a collector!

 

[Cap'n Badger]

I agree wi' RAPPLEBY......Some old 65' jackets are going for silly money on fleabay........spesh ifin they have some 'character'.

 

[Old Bones]

Endicotts have them at a bargain £55-60 for super http://www.endicotts.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1375, but a faded 60's original might go for even more on ebay. Leave that dye alone, treasure the one you've got, and buy either an original one from Endicotts, or one of their repros, which is pretty good at £49.

An original M65 is a classic (I didn't buy one in New York 20 years ago and still kick myself now), so please don't try to 'improve' it, just love it!

 

[tetra_neon]

Thanks for the info - I had no idea they were so sought after!

 

[Rumcajs]

How do you check if particular jacket is original?

 

[launditch1]

http://www.olive-drab.com/od_soldiers_clothing_m65_jacket.php