Why Is My Printing Peeling Or Cracking?
“Why does my printed shirt peel or crack?”
“Will they crack over time?”
Many times, having heard from our customers who enquire with us, these are some of the concerns that customers have and it has become a usual worrisome issue.
Cause of Peeling
Such situations of peeled prints are mainly related to vinyl and digital heat transfer printing. There are many reasons behind the cause of these but it is usually one main cause – the usage of cheap vinyl film material so as to save cost.
Quality Matters
Quality is vital and it can make a difference in durability. Poor quality vinyl films have weaker adhesive and poorer material makes it susceptible to damage such as tearing and peeling.
Remedy for Peeling
If the prints are still intact and not completely peeled or washed off, you can use simple home tricks to remedy them:
- Iron the prints inside-out of the shirt
- Place a cloth over the prints and iron it
- Apply a mild pressure with the iron
Why Do Prints Crack?
Such situations of cracked prints are related to silkscreen printing. For vendors that use low quality silkscreen inks, the cracks of print can even be noticed after a couple of washes.
General Wash Care Tips
- Wash your t-shirt inside out
- Do not iron over print
- Avoid high-temperature water
- Do not bleach
Contact Information
For further clarifications and enquiries, drop us a message on Whatsapp or email us at sales@tjg.sg.