cjohnston24 4 Posted June 8, 2016 Hi - I recently had a customer return a shirt because she said that it was ruined in a washing machine. I have a hard time believing that, but just wanted to see if any of you have had similar problems. I attached a photo of the damaged vinyl on the shirt - it had only been worn I think a couple of times and washed once. It was made with Siser Easyweed. Have any of you had a problem that looked like this before? If so, do you know how it happens? Thanks in advance! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted June 8, 2016 how was it applied? what type or press do you have and have you checked the temps across the platen? the reason I ask is a fb group I have seen stuff like this on they use irons to apply and frequently have issues because they cant get even heat and pressure and can't control the heat well enough Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjohnston24 4 Posted June 8, 2016 Thanks for your reply. I have a HPN Black Series 15x15 swing-arm press. I've checked the temps with a temp gun and they seem to be accurate. This is from an order of 28 softball shirts, all other 27 shirts are fine without any issues, so it seems strange that only one would have had a problem. I pressed at 310 for 10 seconds with medium pressure... then peeled.. and pressed for an additional 3 seconds. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted June 8, 2016 tell them not to wash them wish the cleated shoes 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjohnston24 4 Posted June 8, 2016 Haha!! Good advice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
30-284 86 Posted June 8, 2016 Siser recommends a pre heat as well and go the whole 15 seconds, see what happens. Donn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Command 97 Posted June 8, 2016 Looks like her "washer machine" is Lou Ferrigno. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted June 9, 2016 Hmm could have used a strong detergent, or some kind of stain remover that removed areas of the glue. It doesnt look like a washing machine would do that it looks like it was really roughed up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxcat128 28 Posted June 9, 2016 I see that the weave of the shirt has also been damaged by the machine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xpaperman 719 Posted June 9, 2016 I am also concerned with "worn a couple of times and washed once" LOL Sure does look like something "fishy" is up.... all other shirts where ok..... just sayin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrznFire07 217 Posted June 10, 2016 did the shirt blow out the window on the freeway and get run over? then maybe it was washed once. The condition of that HTV, i'm honestly a little concerned about whoever was wearing it, did they survive? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mfatty500 454 Posted June 10, 2016 Looks like some type of removing chemical got to it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PatrickR 37 Posted June 10, 2016 Somebody slid into home base. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites