[Winger61]

Is there a good tee shirt that is a 50/50 Blend that i can us Sublimation inks on?

Thanks,
Steven

 

[splathead]

Re: 50/50 tee shirt

I think you need a 100% poly shirt to get a good sublimation impression. 50/50 will give it a washed out look.

 

[charles95405]

I have been in sublimation for years and the question you should ask is 'can I do a really good commercial shirt with 50/50?' and the answer is NO....none can you press on the 50/50,,,yes.. and at first it will look pretty good ...until you wash it...if you want the grunge look..that will be it...Because sublimation only bonds...becomes part of the fiber...with 100% polyester

 

[CUSTOM UK]

Hi Steven. All shirts fade very slightly when first washed, but with most types of garment decoration, you would struggle to see any difference.

Take a 50/50 poly cotton shirt though, printed up with sublimation inks and it will look OK when sold, but you'll end up with a very annoyed customer when it gets put through its first wash cycle. You'll end up with a significantly faded look to the garment.

50/50 poly cotton fabrics really aren't worth all the hassles you'll inevitably get, for a small saving on price.

 

[conde tech]

When checking with reputable sublimation vendors, you may see where thet are offering 50/50 blend shirts. Call and ask specifics. If a sublimation vendor is offering 50/50 belsmd shirts the shirts should poly. on the OUTSIDE and cotton on the INSIDE.