Product After Care
DO NOT DRY CLEAN
Your garment should never be dry cleaned. The harsh temperature and chemicals that are used during dry clean just do not mix well with the printing.
WASH AND DRY GARMENTS INSIDE OUT
By turning the items inside out, you’re giving the vinyl a layer of protection during the wash. While washing and drying clothes, they’re rubbing up against each other and that abrasion during washing can cause your vinyl to peel prematurely.
CHOOSE COLD OR WARM WATER TEMPERATURE SETTINGS FOR THE WASH
When washing shirts that have print on them, you don’t want your water temperature to exceed 178 degrees Fahrenheit. High temperatures can weaken the adhesive on the vinyl which can cause the vinyl to peel or crack.
USE MILD DETERGENT
Detergents that are “green” can be too harsh for the adhesive on print. You should also avoid bleach and fabric softeners in order to make the vinyl last as long as possible.
DRY ON A LOW/TUMBLE SETTING OR HANG DRY
Just like when washing, you won’t want to dry your print garments on high heat. If you stick with tumble dry or low heat, you should be good to go. If possible, you can hang dry your print garments for best results. Hang drying will minimize any wrinkles you see in print after washing.
DO NOT IRON DIRECTLY ON A HEAT TRANSFER DESIGN
The high heat on the vinyl will melt the vinyl and or burn the adhesive. Regardless, ironing directly on vinyl is a great way to ruin an item. If you must iron the garment, make sure to use low heat and place a dish towel or cloth over the transfer.