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Iron On Transfer - Neptune - 03-04-2014

I bought a white work shirt that I'm going to use a transfer on.  When I went to buy some, it said "Do not wash fabric before hand".  I've washed the shirt once.

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Any reason it would say that?  Or should I be OK?

Re: Iron On Transfer - Kor - 03-04-2014

Shrinkage/Material Integrity/Fiber Uniformity.

All new material used in clothing is starched to a varying degree. The starch serves to provide rigidity for cutting and stitching. Washing the starch out affects the three traits listed above; ergo it affects the viability of a clean, even, and durable transfer.

Re: Iron On Transfer - CaffeinePowered - 03-04-2014

(03-04-2014, 07:44 PM)Kor link Wrote: Shrinkage/Material Integrity/Fiber Uniformity.

All new material used in clothing is starched to a varying degree. The starch serves to provide rigidity for cutting and stitching. Washing the starch out affects the three traits listed above; ergo it affects the viability of a clean, even, and durable transfer.

What this man said

Re: Iron On Transfer - Neptune - 03-04-2014

Interesting.  So, if I washed it once, is it OK?  Should I attempt to starch it?  Should I just get a new one?

Re: Iron On Transfer - Kor - 03-05-2014

(03-04-2014, 11:22 PM)Neptune link Wrote: Interesting.  So, if I washed it once, is it OK?  Should I attempt to starch it?  Should I just get a new one?

Buy new. Attempting to starch now will be foiled by:
(03-04-2014, 07:44 PM)Kor link Wrote: Shrinkage/Material Integrity/Fiber Uniformity.


Re: Iron On Transfer - Neptune - 03-05-2014

Thanks.  Glad I asked instead of wasting more money.  I'm also glad that this is my only real "crafting" for this particular costume.  Was able to buy everything else.

Re: Iron On Transfer - Neptune - 04-09-2014

Not bad for not being crafty.  Oh, and, I spent way too much money on a mask.  It's fucking awesome, though.  Now, I just need a tool belt and I'm set.

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Re: Iron On Transfer - k0ala - 05-01-2014

I ain't no hero, man, it's cool, it's super chill...here, take my wallet.