CARING FOR YOUR PRINTED APPAREL

“When washing the printed t-shirt, turn it inside out so the print is facing in. Rougher fabrics in the washer and dryer can rub off the print while tumbling. Wash your shirt in cold water. The heat from the water causes the ink to soften a little, and the color may erode. You also don’t want to use any bleach or fabric softener, as this can change the color of the ink. 

When the shirt has been washed, hang it up to dry. For best results and longevity, you don’t want to dry it in the dryer. Heat will fluff the fibers in the shirt and cause the threads to unravel. This can increase fiberlation: the shirt fibers can poke through the inner ink layer, causing it to appear faded. If you plan to run your shirt through the dryer, be as nice to it as possible. Use a lower heat setting, and make sure to turn the shirt inside out. 

Don’t take your printed shirt to the dry cleaner’s either. The chemicals used in dry cleaning makes plastisol ink brittle, causing it to come off of the shirt. You can, however, take water-based prints to the dry cleaner if you feel called to do so.”

Article by Ryonet®