printing fleece
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- nema
any advice on the best zip-up hoodies to print on and what works well?
100% cotton? 90/10 , 80/20's? brands?
i'm looking for a warmth provider and somewhat flexy for activity. weight isn't that much of an issue... and im steering away from slim fit
- mrdobolina0
diy screenprinting works best on 50/50 fleece in my opinion. 100% cotton fleece is a shrinkmonster and super absorbant, so it sucks in tons of ink. 50/50 is more colorfast. lots of cotton and it is almost looks like dye sublimation on fleece.
- nema0
how does the 50/50 feel? wouldn't the 100 or 90/10 and 80/20's give more as a sweater than the 50/50's? just seems like the more cotton over poly, the more warmth and comfort for the shell
also, any brands that anyone can recommend that are good with washing after numerous times?
- rasko40
there is no room in this world for fleece.
- mrdobolina0
yes it would be warmer and softer but the problem is when you heat cure the ink it has to be done for a langer period of time and at a lower temp. so that the garment doesnt scorch. printing heavy fleece is probably best done by professional screenprint shops.
- nema0
thank you mrdobolina and any brands you can recommend?
also, any exp. and advice with working with cotton shells and poly lining sweaters?