I was wondering if anyone knew of a way i could create t shirts that would withstand being washed?

Question

I wanted to start making t shirts i have tried a lot of different mediums spray paint fabric paint and what not i like the look of spray paint i would just like to know if there was something i could seal it with that would wash a little better

i dont want the shirts to fade as fast as they have been ...after like three washes they are usually almost completely faded...

Answer 1

well you could try textile paint with the use of airbrush.....

Answer 2

Paints that fade are dye based and you cannot stop that.'
Be sure to use paints that are pigment based.

I've been painting on garments for 30 years and I use artist quality acrylics mixed with a textile medium. I actually have customer who have Christmas shirts they are used for nearly the 30 years.

I even made up some great paint, crushed artist pastels and mixed with the textile medium.

You can add glitter be sure it is polyester (as long as it is not metal glitter-turns black) Dont put this through a gun.

If you use an airgun just check to be sure not dyes. You can thin artist quality paints to go through the gun but it is a real job. Don't use the craft acrylic in the gun....they are not ground fine enough.

Answer 3

If you want a professional look with lasting feel go to a professional. There's a lot to be said about using the right equipment and have enough knowledge to do the job right. If you want more than 12 call us. www.go4shirts.com. If not try heat transfer.

Answer 4

i don't get it. What exactly is you want the shirts to do after they are washed? Iron themselves?

Try using starch in the wash or take them to a cleaners.

Answer 5

>> Silk Screen Printing.
Google it ~ there are cheap alternatives you can try for making your own home T-shirt Silk Screen Prints.
Ciao!

Answer 6

Silk screening then iron it.