Bleeding Tenex-TEC

[dmonn]

I spliced up a dog leash using some blue Tenex-TEC, and every time I use it my hands turn Smurf-blue. Is there a way to set the color or wash out the color?

 

[Reach]

Throw it in the washing machine with a load of dark clothes? And then maybe run it through the dryer? It’s a dog leash, so it’s not like it really matters much if it loses a little bit of strength in the dryer.

 

[Ragnar]

Not aware of a 12 strand that doesn’t do that. Seems like most double braid rigging lines have a coating that does this as well. I tend to avoid all rigging lines for animal leads. Maybe look for something marketed towards the sailing community.

ETA: Samson Icetail may work. No coating but is more expensive and only 5/16".

 

[Shadowscape]

Stable Braid is available uncoated through most industrial rigging supply companies. Tenex Tec I think some washing would help, like Reach said.