ᐈ How To Remove A Print From A T-shirt? | Printsalon Blog

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Nothing in this world lasts forever ... Things, ideas, views, and even prints on clothes become obsolete. For example, the T-shirt with the Lannister crest from the Game of Thrones, popular a few years ago, which you once liked so much, now looks out of date and therefore dusty in the wardrobe. Or another option: when the picture on the clothes is fully in line with modern trends and quite suits you, but it is damaged or faded and therefore looks messy. It's a pity, because the thing itself can still be very beautiful, and suit you perfectly. Surely it would serve you for a long time - but this drawing ...

And if it was fun to see a trendy, modern, bright and clear print on a T-shirt instead of forgotten stars or faded colors. Or even remove this "past" so that it does not spoil a good thing with its appearance. Is the only way out of this situation is to order a new T-shirt?

Can you remove the old print and make your favorite clothes more relevant? We answer: YES.

3 signs that it's time to remove an old print

Reanimating T-shirts and other things with a drawing is quite possible, and even at home. It will take some household chemicals, some simple electrical appliances, and some patience.

It is necessary to delete an image if:

• the print has been partially torn, torn or cracked;
• the image has changed color, faded or has become too pale;
• drawing no longer suits your tastes and beliefs. For example, you recently got married and don't want to mislead others with a "Handsome, smart, lonely" T-shirt.

Obsolete decoration is not a reason to throw away good clothes. Let's try to get rid of the photo or replace it with another. This will require preparatory work. They include 2 stages:

• designate the composition of the fabric from which the T-shirt or other thing is made, from which you are going to remove the annoying print. Let's make a reservation right away that removing the image with the use of alcohol and other chemicals is possible only when working with natural fabrics. Study the label carefully: if the composition contains at least 5% synthetic fibers, there is a chance that you will get a hole instead of a print. Unlike polyester, cotton is alcohol-resistant and remains safe;
• designate the type of graphics. Most often, clothes are decorated with an application or a thermal print. The stickers are not that durable and can be easily removed with a knife, file, small spatula or iron. Thermal printing or screen printing binds the ink to the fibers of the fabric. Such a drawing is more persistent, and it will take more time and effort to remove it.

Be careful when using mechanical and chemical means to remove prints. Follow the safety rules so as not to damage the fabric and not to hurt yourself.

Tips for images and inscriptions removing from T-shirt using chemicals

Several types of household chemicals are used to remove paintings from fabrics at home. The most popular and safest are medical spirit, glue remover, white spirit (Stoddard's solvent), nail polish remover and Dimexide (organic solvent). Alternatively, you can search the internet for a special vinyl sticker remover that will work well with vinyl or rubber applications.

We recommend that you wear gloves and make sure that no young children are around during the procedure.

Before starting the removal, briefly soak the item in hot water. This will help the fibers to blanch, making it easier to decompose the image. Then, abundantly moisten a cotton swab or sponge with a chemical agent and apply it to a small surface of the fabric in an inconspicuous place. For example, on the seam on the left side. This preliminary test will show how a T-shirt, sweatshirt or cap will react to contact with the substance. If everything is fine, you can start deleting graphics.

Apply the agent liberally inside out, then turn over and brush with vigorous movements. Repeat this until the sticker begins to peel off. Help yourself with a knife or file, without damaging the surface of the clothes.

If there are traces of glue left on the product after removing the foil, do not worry. You can also remove them with acetone and then wash the item with a fabric softener. If the marks are still visible, soak the garment in a stain remover before washing.

Heat up - cool down: removing a print without using chemicals

Most of the paintings are applied to the fabric at high temperatures. It is quite logical that you can remove such an image from a T-shirt with heat or cold. To do this, you may need the following tools:

• irons. The drawing area must be covered on both sides with paper, parchment or thin cardboard. Put one sheet on top, a few more - on the left side, between the front and back. Gently heat the print with an iron until the paint starts to transfer from fabric to paper. Be careful: do not go beyond the boundaries of the sheet and be careful not to let the device burn out;
• hair dryers, steam station. Not every thing can be heated with an iron for a long time without the risk of destroying it forever. For example, for white cotton items, it is better to use a hair dryer or steam generator, otherwise you can get an undesirable yellowish tinge. The rest of the procedure is similar. Most importantly, do not forget to put a paper or towel under the drawing. If you don't, the soft print will leave marks on the back of the T-shirt, so then they will have to be removed as well;
• freezers. The unstable image cracks and delaminates when exposed to cold. In this way, chewing gum, plasticine and unwanted applications are removed from the fabric. Place the item in the freezer for 8-9 hours, then scrape off what was once a decorative portrait or ornament.

When reading tips on how to remove prints from clothes on the Internet, you will come across recommendations for using duct tape. Indeed, you can try to remove the drawing using the "epilation" method. However, remember that this method will not work if you have a high-quality print or a delicate fabric (wool, silk, viscose). In this case, the surface is more prone to deformation or stretching, so such a decision would rather lead to the destruction of the garment with no chance of rebirth.

How to proceed? Test the tape on the inside of the thing and watch carefully what happens to the fabric. At the slightest sign of damage, dismiss this idea and try another option.

If something went wrong...

The advice from the Internet seems very convincing, but even the most detailed instruction does not give a 100% guarantee. There is simply no universal recommendation. Image and product quality, wear, humidity, temperature, exposure time must be taken into account. In short, you always have to be prepared for an unsatisfactory result. What to do in this case?

It is good if the paint from the T-shirt simply peels off in parts, and repeating the procedure will help complete the work. However, if holes or noticeable color changes appear in the fabric, it is best not to proceed with the procedure.

In this case, the purchase of a new printed T-shirt will save the situation. The PrintSalon online store produces clothes and accessories with a drawing to order quickly, efficiently and inexpensively. Don't waste time reviving a damaged item. You can order a product from us with any picture, even with exactly the same picture as on the old t-shirt. To do this, all you need to do is use a special application "Product Constructor" and create your own printing layout.

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