Customized work clothes T-shirt, how can the logo on the sleeves not fall off?

When customizing work clothes T-shirts, many people only care about the version and fabric, but ignore a fatal detail - whether the logo on the sleeve is strong or not.

After hard work to design a good corporate logo, employees wear it a few times and wash it a few times, and the logo on the sleeves starts to peel, crack or even fall off. This not only affects the corporate image, but also gives the administrative partners in charge of procurement a headache.

Why is the logo on the sleeve particularly easy to fall off?

The position of the sleeve is very special. It is not as flat as the chest, and the sleeve will bend and rub frequently when the arm is moving. Under repeated stretching in ordinary printing process, the adhesion will drop rapidly. Coupled with the small area and large arc of the sleeve, many manufacturers directly press it to save trouble, and the firmness is naturally worrying.

So, what exactly can be done to make the logo on the sleeve really "solder" on the clothes?

? Preferred solution: embroidery process

If you ask which process is the strongest, embroidery says second, but no one dares to say first. The embroidery thread directly penetrates the fabric fibers and locks from the physical structure. No matter how you wash or rub it, the pattern will not fall off. And embroidery has its own sense of high-end, especially suitable for corporate logos, work brand logos and other designs that require texture.

⚠️ Note: Sleeve embroidery should choose thin embroidery, too thick will grind the arms, and employees are uncomfortable wearing it.

? Second choice: silk screen printing process

Silk screen printing is to scrape the ink onto the fabric through the screen plate, and the adhesion is much stronger than that of thermal transfer printing. However, the cuff position has a large arc, and the scraper is unevenly stressed during silk screen printing, and the edge is easy to crack. If you must choose silk screen printing, be sure to ask the manufacturer to do thickened priming or double-layer curing treatment.

? Not recommended: heat transfer/heat transfer

Heat transfer is acceptable on pure cotton T-shirts, but the sleeve position is firmly not recommended. During high temperature pressing, the sleeve arc causes uneven pressure, and it will tilt from the edge after washing a few times. In many cases of logo loss, the culprit is heat transfer.

In addition to craftsmanship, these three details also determine the lifespan of the logo

1️⃣ Fabric pretreatment: There are hairiness and additives on the surface of the cotton T-shirt. High temperature pre-shrinkage + hair removal treatment must be done before printing, otherwise the ink or glue will not be able to hold firmly.

2️⃣ Curing parameters: temperature, time and pressure are indispensable. Reliable manufacturers will do a washing test, and it is qualified if it is washed 5 times without falling off.

3️⃣ Washing method: It is recommended that employees turn over and machine wash, cold water gently, and avoid sun exposure and ironing logo parts. Of course, good craftsmanship can withstand tossing.

Find the right manufacturer, save half the worry

Speaking of which, I have to mention an old enterprise that has been deeply involved in the field of workwear customization for many years - Shenzhen Yasenman Apparel Co., Ltd. They focus on enterprise workwear customization and have unique solutions in the sleeve logo process.

Yasen Man's special embroidery printing technology for sleeves adjusts the embroidery stretch frame according to the curvature of the sleeves to ensure that each needle is evenly stressed. They will also recommend the most matching process combination according to the gram weight and composition of the fabric, rather than one-size-fits-all heat transfer.

What's more intimate is that Yasenman provides free proofing + washing test report. Whether the logo is strong or not, the data has the final say. Many customers have reported that they have used Yasenman's embroidery process, and the logo of the sleeves is still the same as new after wearing the work clothes for two years.

So just to sum up.

The core of the sleeve logo not falling off is three points: selecting embroidery, refusing heat transfer, and finding a professional manufacturer. Don't end up with a bunch of returns and complaints in exchange for saving a few cents on process costs.

If you are worried about the logo craftsmanship of custom work clothes T-shirts, you may wish to contact Shenzhen Yasenman Apparel Co., Ltd. Professional things are left to professional people, and your corporate image deserves to be firmly guarded.