[tang3]

Hi,

I was pressing some tote bags, and now there is a big brown mark on the upper platen. Is there anyway to remove this, and if not will it affect my results?

Thanks,
Tristan

 

[proworlded]

Do you think that this was caused by the sizing on the canvas? It is possible that E-Z off would remove the stain.

 

[lizziemaxine]

Faultless Hot Iron cleaner may work. You will find this product at fabric stores and maybe Target or Walmart. Just be careful with whatever you use since you will need to clean it while the press is hot.

 

[tang3]

What do you mean by the "sizing"?

 

[proworlded]

Sizing is the chemical coating that is used on some canvas products. Here is the Wkipedia decription:

Sizing or size is any one of numerous specific substances that is applied to or incorporated in other material, especially papers and textiles, as a protecting filler or glaze. Sizing is used in papermaking and textile manufacturing to change the absorption and wear characteristics of those materials; it is used as a surface preparation for gilding; and it is used by painters and artists to prepare paper and textile surfaces for some art techniques.

 

[tang3]

So if there was sizing on the tote bag, is it what caused the brown mark?

 

[proworlded]

It's possible, but it could be the temperature, time, etc. It's always best to test canvas printing.

 

[Twanabee]

We are taking for granted that what you used is canvas. You never said that in your post. I use Gemline cotton canvas totes all the time and never have a problem. What are your totes made of?

 

[tang3]

My totes are 100% cotton.