5 sec Pre Press and Red 100% Cotton Gildan Shirt

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awood13

Discussion Starter · Apr 1, 2014

I am a newbie and working on my first order. I have experimented on several shirts and not encountered any problems until now. My customer wanted red 100% cotton gildan shirts. My heat press was at 320 and I did a 5 sec pre press. It left a discolored mark of the press on the shirt. I'm doing a quick wash test to see if it comes out. Is this normal? I want to double check before filling this order. Any advice is greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

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royster13

· #2 · Apr 1, 2014

I do a 10 second pre-press.....The colour comes back once the humidity equalizes....It should not be a problem in the long term.....

awood13

Discussion Starter · #3 · Apr 1, 2014

Thanks royster13! You saved me from having a heart attack!

outbreak

· #4 · Apr 1, 2014

Yeah, red shirts do give you a heart attack the first time. Just sprinkle water on it and the color comes right back.

proworlded

· #5 · Apr 1, 2014

Amy. Many red shirts will have this result. As soon as the moisture returns the discoloration should disappear.

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