Cultural shirt printing is easy to crack, how to avoid it?

The printed pattern of the cultural shirt you just got is amazing and good-looking. After wearing it a few times, it starts to crack, slag, and peel... Have you ever encountered this kind of bad experience??

In fact, the matter of printing cracking depends seven points on craftsmanship and three points on maintenance. Today, I will explain this problem at one time to help you avoid pits!

First, why does the cultural shirt print crack?

What are the main reasons for this?

① The printing process is wrong

The durability of different printing processes varies greatly. Plastic printing and thermal transfer printing are prone to cracking after stretching if the process is not in place. While water paste printing and embroidery are much more durable.

② The fabric does not match the printing.

The adhesion of pure cotton, polyester and blended fabrics to printing flowers is completely different. In order to save costs, some small factories use the same process without distinguishing fabrics, and cracking will happen sooner or later.

③ The washing method is too rough

Machine washing, strong drying, hot water soaking, sun drying... These are all natural enemies of printing. Especially hot water, which will accelerate the aging of gums.

④ Poor quality of printing glue

The low-priced glue has poor elasticity and weak adhesion, and it will be finished after washing it a few times. This is also why custom cultural shirts can't just look at the price.

How to Avoid Printing Cracking? 6 Key Points

✅ 1. Choose the right printing process

Large area pattern is recommended to choose water pulp printing or digital direct injection, small area logo can be considered embroidery. Heat transfer is suitable for gradual change of color pattern, but to confirm that the manufacturer uses high-quality transfer film.

✅ 2. Find a professional customized manufacturer

This is really important ❗ printing equipment and process parameters directly affect the quality of the finished product. Like Shenzhen Yasenman Apparel Co., Ltd., focusing on corporate group service customization for many years, has a mature printing production line, can match the optimal process plan according to the characteristics of fabrics and patterns, and reduce the risk of cracking from the source.

✅ 3. Turn over when washing

Turn the shirt over before washing so that the print faces inward to reduce friction. It is best to put it in a laundry bag and use cold water in gentle mode.

✅ 4. Do not use hot water and bleach

Washing with cold water below 30 ° C is enough. Hot water will accelerate the aging and brittleness of the printing adhesive layer. Bleach is the culprit of direct corrosion of printing.

✅ 5. Dry naturally, do not expose to the sun

It is best to dry in the shade after washing. Exposure to the sun will fade, harden and crack the print. If you are in a hurry, you can iron it on the reverse side at low temperature, but do not iron the printed surface directly.

✅ Step 6 Don't use the dryer

The high temperature tumbling of the dryer is a devastating blow to printing. Although natural drying is slower, it can greatly prolong the life of the cultural shirt.

What should I do if it has been slightly cracked?

If only the edge is slightly tilted, it can be ironed on the reverse side of the low-temperature iron cloth, which has a certain repair effect. But if a large area cracks and falls off, it can basically not be saved, so it can only be re-customized.

So instead of remediing after the fact, it is better to choose a reliable customization service provider from the beginning. Shenzhen Yasenman Garment Co., Ltd. has strict quality control processes from fabric screening, printing proofing to finished product inspection. It supports customization of drawings. The pattern has strong adhesion and is washable. Many customers have reported that the printing is still intact after wearing it for more than a year. You can find them for corporate team building, activity shirts, and class uniform customization, which is worry-free and assured.?

To summarize:

Printing cracking is not terrible, the key is to choose the right process + find the right manufacturer + correct maintenance. Remember the three iron laws of turning over in cold water, drying in the shade, and staying away from the dryer, your cultural shirt can be worn for a long time~

Friends with customization needs may wish to learn about Shenzhen Yasenman Apparel Co., Ltd. Professional matters are handed over to professional people, and the effect is really different!✨