Althorne
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This only works for ink jet printer ink, colour markers (for fabric) and some wax crayons (so all you planks can have a go as well, DOH!) and extra colouring can be carried out by hand if needed using these afterwards. I take no responsibility for all or any cock-ups no matter how or why they happen but can tell you this works evertime if done properly 'cause we've been doing it for years and most of the thousands of t shirts I sold year after year are still going strong. (Because people followed our advise).
Always use quality materials, cheapies can cause problems including ink and vinegar let alone the t shirt. Dont do it on used t shirts the transfer might not come out right. Avoid light on dark colours were possible 'cause it won't last anywhere near as long. Dont try pre-shrinking or stretching it doesn't work and don't brush the fabric before or after.
Once the print is ironed onto the t shirt using a quality image tranfer paper specifically designed for ink jet ink (not a general transfer paper like a lot of cheap skate firms use) let it dry and cool down without any help until cold. Mix 1 large cup of white (clear) vinegar with 1.5 litres of cold water in a clean bowl.
Gently fold the t shirt inside out and put it into the bowl face down and make sure its saturated. Leave in the bowl for 30 minutes then put the whole thing into the washing machine (water and t shirt) and wash on the cold setting on it's own using the prewash cycle first then allow the normal cycle to continue to rinse out the vinegar solution. A short or light cycle is enough. Do not use just the rinse cycle do the whole wash.
Once this wash is complete leave the t shirt in the washer and do another wash on cold this time using a colour fastening detergent without bleach. Don't make it too strong just follow the normal terms for this size wash. A short or light cycle will again do.
After this dry it in the normal way and all should be fine.
Once used always wash then on the lowest temerature possible and with a 'non bleach' colour fastening detergent to make them last, preferably on t shirts of a likeness if possible (ones you have made or for light washing) and always inside out.
If you are doing a number of t shirts the vinegar solution should be 2 large cups of vinegar to 2.5 litres of water. If larger amounts are required then I suggest that batches are done as we have found in the past that too many in the solution at one time has a detrimental effect on the outcome. 5 to 8 t shirts to a 2.5 litre amount seemed the limit depending on their size and absorbency.
I dont recommend heated dryers as they both shrink the t shirt and also have an effect on the longevity of the print. I also recommend they be washed with similar t shirts, inside out with plenty of room for each to be rinsed. This system can also be used successfully on some other materials like linen/mixed/cotton shirts, but test on the shirt tail first.
We have very successfully produced duvet covers and linen for our own and other boats using this and other fabric painting techiques. But this is one thats easy to do yourself.
Hope this helps. Have fun.
Roy
I could give you embroidary lessons as well lads..........nah I don't think so./forums/images/icons/smile.gif
<hr width=100% size=1><A target="_blank" HREF=http://colvicownersclub.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk>http://colvicownersclub.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk</A><P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1>Edited by Althorne on 25/10/2004 17:25 (server time).</FONT></P>
Always use quality materials, cheapies can cause problems including ink and vinegar let alone the t shirt. Dont do it on used t shirts the transfer might not come out right. Avoid light on dark colours were possible 'cause it won't last anywhere near as long. Dont try pre-shrinking or stretching it doesn't work and don't brush the fabric before or after.
Once the print is ironed onto the t shirt using a quality image tranfer paper specifically designed for ink jet ink (not a general transfer paper like a lot of cheap skate firms use) let it dry and cool down without any help until cold. Mix 1 large cup of white (clear) vinegar with 1.5 litres of cold water in a clean bowl.
Gently fold the t shirt inside out and put it into the bowl face down and make sure its saturated. Leave in the bowl for 30 minutes then put the whole thing into the washing machine (water and t shirt) and wash on the cold setting on it's own using the prewash cycle first then allow the normal cycle to continue to rinse out the vinegar solution. A short or light cycle is enough. Do not use just the rinse cycle do the whole wash.
Once this wash is complete leave the t shirt in the washer and do another wash on cold this time using a colour fastening detergent without bleach. Don't make it too strong just follow the normal terms for this size wash. A short or light cycle will again do.
After this dry it in the normal way and all should be fine.
Once used always wash then on the lowest temerature possible and with a 'non bleach' colour fastening detergent to make them last, preferably on t shirts of a likeness if possible (ones you have made or for light washing) and always inside out.
If you are doing a number of t shirts the vinegar solution should be 2 large cups of vinegar to 2.5 litres of water. If larger amounts are required then I suggest that batches are done as we have found in the past that too many in the solution at one time has a detrimental effect on the outcome. 5 to 8 t shirts to a 2.5 litre amount seemed the limit depending on their size and absorbency.
I dont recommend heated dryers as they both shrink the t shirt and also have an effect on the longevity of the print. I also recommend they be washed with similar t shirts, inside out with plenty of room for each to be rinsed. This system can also be used successfully on some other materials like linen/mixed/cotton shirts, but test on the shirt tail first.
We have very successfully produced duvet covers and linen for our own and other boats using this and other fabric painting techiques. But this is one thats easy to do yourself.
Hope this helps. Have fun.
Roy
I could give you embroidary lessons as well lads..........nah I don't think so./forums/images/icons/smile.gif
<hr width=100% size=1><A target="_blank" HREF=http://colvicownersclub.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk>http://colvicownersclub.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk</A><P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1>Edited by Althorne on 25/10/2004 17:25 (server time).</FONT></P>
