Follow these guidelines as you handle and store printed
T-shirts:
- Avoid
storing T-shirts in direct sunlight, or in locations that are
subject to excessive heat or humidity. If T-shirts are stored in a
hot place after printing, the printed surface may soften and become
sticky.
- Do not dry
clean printed T-shirts.
- Turn printed
T-shirts inside out before washing and let them dry inside
out.
- Do not use
bleach. It may cause discoloration.
- Do not iron
directly onto the printed surface.
- Do not use
organic solvents, such as alcohol.
- Do not rub
the printed surface against vinyl, chloride-based artificial
leather. The colors may transfer to the leather.
- Do not rub
surfaces printed with color ink against surfaces printed with White
ink; the color may transfer. If this happens, use a soft cloth or
brush with a small amount of household detergent to wipe away the
transferred color.
- If you have
applied pre-treatment solution and fixed the ink, wash the T-shirt
in water before wearing it to remove any remaining traces of
pre-treatment solution.
- If traces of
pre-treatment solution are visible, try soaking the T-shirt in
water (however, the effectiveness depends on the T-shirt
material).
- If
pre-treatment solution is applied to a white or light-colored
T-shirt, the treated side may turn yellow. Print soon after
applying the pre-treatment solution and wash in water. Avoid direct
sunlight if you store the T-shirt without printing.
- For
light-colored T-shirts, let the pre-treatment solution dry before
heat-pressing; otherwise, staining may occur.