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Chainy · July 19th, 2007

Hi all,

I'm considering a supplier for T's that offers a 200gsm 100% combed cotton with spandex rib.

My question is: Is this still considered to be 100% cotton for using say Chromablast inks, or any process that requires 100% cotton?

Also, they offer a product 100% cotton pique knit. Am I correct in saying that 'pique' just refers to the type of weave, but is 100% cotton as they say for using Chromablast or any other process requiring 100% cotton?

Thanks,
Greg

Rodney · July 19th, 2007

Where is the spandex ribbing?

Pique knit is more of a bumpy texture, which may not work as well for heat transfers (it may work, but it will require some testing).

Chainy · July 19th, 2007

Thanks Rodney,

I think I will have to visit them on Monday. I don't know where the spandex ribbing is, so I'll have to ask. What is spandex? Is it a synthethic?

Lets hope the pique is not too bumpy. I'll have to look at that too.

I will report back here next week.

Cheers,
Greg

Solmu · July 19th, 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chainy


	What is spandex? Is it a synthethic?

Yes, a stretchy synthetic (you may know it under the trademark Lycra, or the generic name elastane).

Chainy · July 20th, 2007

Ta Solmu for that!

I'm going to see the supplier on Monday and see where the Lycra is being used on the shirt. Hopefully, it's not where I want to print on.

Vinyl should be ok on most surfaces I guess?

sweetsridhar · July 20th, 2007

the lycra rib is normally placed in the neckline and cuffs for sleeves. so, there is no need to worry about it..and 99% prints are on the chest or across back or on sleeves....

yeah.pique has a little rough texture but not much that the print gets affected...we've done many prints on pique....no probs..carryon..all the best!!!