Thursday, March 29, 2007

Choosing T-Shirt

Fabirc: [t-shirt-buyers-guide.org]


The figure on top is Combed Cotton Fibers. The figure at the bottom is Carded Cotton Fibers. The firs one is more preferable because the longer, thinner, more even fiber is knitted. It is softer and lighter. In addition the printability of the combed cotton (figure below on the left) is more ideal.


See more fabric guide at [americanapparel.net]

Shrinking:
[t-shirmart.com]
  • Cotton polyester blend will shrink less than 100% cotton
  • Heavyweight t-shirt will shrink less than lightweight
Tips:
  • The Quality printed t-shirt to resist fading at least through 36 washes. To minimize fading, turn garments inside out while washing and drying. [t-shirmart.com]
Pilling:
The appearance of little bumps of fibers on the surface of the garment. Pilling only occurs on shirts knitted with a cotton polyester yarn.

Screen Printed T-shirts:

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