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Neptune
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03-04-2014, 07:36 PM

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?
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03-04-2014, 07:44 PM

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.


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03-04-2014, 09:00 PM

(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.

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03-04-2014, 11:22 PM

Interesting.  So, if I washed it once, is it OK?  Should I attempt to starch it?  Should I just get a new one?
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03-05-2014, 07:18 PM

(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.


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03-05-2014, 10:12 PM

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.
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04-09-2014, 05:40 PM

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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05-01-2014, 12:27 AM

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


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