How to Prevent Sublimation Prints From Washing Out?

by Kevin Cook| in Printing Business on April 22, 2021 5785 /

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Last Updated on: 3rd November 2024, 06:59 pm

Basically sublimated tees demand a little bit more attention and care other tees. The basic washing instructions go by the following process.

• Make sure to machine wash cold and the inside out to keep the print intact.
• Wash dark colors separately and then tumble dry low.
• Step away from ironing the design.
• Make sure not to dry clean or use bleach while washing.
• Use a minimum amount of laundry products when caring for sublimated garments.
• We recommend using bleach-free and scent-free detergents when treating sublimated tees.
• Use high-quality sublimation paper.
• Avoid getting your prints exposed to UV radiation for longer.
• Use sublimation paper that imports more.
• Maintain the recommended temperature for curing and the right recommended duration.
• Use 100% poly fabric for better results.

5. How to print white color on t-shirts?

In order to screen printing with the color you should use a low white mesh count such as 110-195. Using screens on the higher side is better because it will use less ink. If you are a neophyte or a beginner you should use a 110 mesh count for easier color application. The lower the mesh count the more ink you will have to put down. Achieving a brighter white print will create a great hand feel.

When using emulsion try sticking with something which has a high solids build such as Ulano Orange. Use a screen with a good mesh tension for better results. If the mesh isn’t tight enough you will not get the snap back from the screen. With a low tension screen, the mesh will tend to sit in the ink rather than releasing it.

• Use curable reducer in colder climates
• Store ink in room temperature
• Stir the ink well before going to press
• Make sure your screen mesh is completely cleared of ink