Question concerning removal of sharpie from clothing?

Question

I have an autographed Billy Talent shirt that I want to wear, but I don't want the sharpie to come out when I wash it. If I put it in the washer with regular detergent, will the sharpie come out?

Answer 1

You can easily test it by taking another t-shirt of identical fabric and using a sharpie to make some marks. Then wash the second t-shirt and see what happens. I wouldn't try a top detergent like Tide -- use the cheaper All / Purell / generic.

Also take a look in Michaels or another type of craft shop and see if they have a spray that "sets" paints on t-shirts. Again, try this out on another t-shirt first because sometimes these sprays will cause the paint/color to "spread" before setting.

Be careful with dry cleaning. They may use chemicals that would remove the sharpie.

Answer 2

No its a permanent marker - it won't come out. But if you're paranoid about it then try hand washing it first.

I have many t-shirts signed by friends from camp. They have been washed several times and the sharpie is still on there.

Answer 3

If you just have to wash it, I would use woolite or a detergent for baby clothing. They are gentler. And don't throw it in the machine. Just let it soak in a sink with the gentle detergent and gently use your hands to scrub the blank areas on the t-shirt, avoiding the autograph. Hang dry.

If washing it is not absolutely necessary, just use febreeze to make it smell fresh.

Answer 4

Sharpies are suppose to be water proof but you might not want to take that chance. If it is that important to you get it dry cleaned and tell them to work around the signature.

Answer 5

it might fade, yet no longer thoroughly. and that i've got considered the purple marker bleed on shirts. attempt doing a "warmth set". Iron the blouse with a warm --no longer warm adequate to burn it--iron. flow slowly and relatively carry the iron over each and each section. do no longer use steam.

Answer 6

Yes.

Answer 7

I wouldn't chance it.