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MIG27 · February 25th, 2007

Hi there, could someone tell me if it is absolutely necessary to pre-wash a new t-shirt before applying a transfer with an Iron or heat press?

Thanks for your help!

Jasonda · February 25th, 2007

You don't need to pre-wash a shirt before applying a transfer. In fact, it's not really a good idea to do that at all.

Vtec44 · February 25th, 2007

Pre-wash is not good idea, but you can prepress the shirt to get the moisture out before actually pressing the transfer.

MIG27 · February 26th, 2007

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Originally Posted by Jasonda


	You don't need to pre-wash a shirt before applying a transfer. In fact, it's not really a good idea to do that at all.

Ok , thank you both. I thought I had read that somewhere. So when applying before the 1st wash is it better for the adherance and quality of the image?

Any tips to make sure the transfer doesn't peal off after a couple of washes?

Thanks! again!

Vtec44 · February 26th, 2007

Just use A LOT of pressure.

COEDS · February 27th, 2007

I would think taht washing the garment would take away the new feeling. If you decided to pre-wash you should market them as "pre-washed" It's not normall y done though. I would also only use the amount of pressure that is suggested. ...... Good luck ... JB

triplebtees · February 27th, 2007

i would not prewash, customers can tell the shirt is washed, also it makes no difference in quality.

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