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Turning shirts inside out for the washing machine and then air drying them in order to preserve the graphics and quality.

Joel

Sun, 02/08/2015 - 05:53

Today my sister imparted that advice on me and I'm taking it seriously. Do any of you do this?

non-existent user on Sun, 02/08/2015 - 07:40

Yes. UV light in sunlight causes the print to crack or fade faster.

Joel

on Sun, 02/08/2015 - 07:43

So should I just...put up a clothesline in my garage and let 'em air out that way?

non-existent user on Sun, 02/08/2015 - 07:44

You don't really have to. I just sun it inside out. I reverse it when I take it off anyway, so it's no extra work for me.

Joel

on Sun, 02/08/2015 - 07:51

Okay, so just put 'em through the washing machine inside out, and then let them air dry in the sun while they're still inside out. That's it?

non-existent user on Sun, 02/08/2015 - 09:09

That's what I do, yes. IIRC Bayernpirat also once did a guide on recolouring faded shirts. That might interest you.

Joel

on Sun, 02/08/2015 - 09:14

I may check that out. Thanks man.

Bayernpirat

on Wed, 05/08/2015 - 17:52

yeah, washing and drying inside out is the best way to keep your shirt in good condition.
and for recoloring of faded shirts you can use Simplicol, I have a tutorial in my uploads

Joel

on Wed, 05/08/2015 - 18:18

Bludrayne told me about that tutorial of yours. I'll have to read it sometime.

Bayernpirat

on Thu, 06/08/2015 - 07:12

http://tshirtslayer.com/tshirt-or-longsleeve/sepultura-pimping-faded-shirt

Joel

on Fri, 07/08/2015 - 04:01

Excellent! Thanks for sharing. I like what you did with that Sepultura shirt.

meaningless

on Sun, 02/08/2015 - 09:47

yep...do that since more then 20 years, 99% of all my shirts are still in a great condition!

Joel

on Wed, 05/08/2015 - 04:05

Sounds like a reliable approach!

overkill386 on Sun, 02/08/2015 - 19:49

Yup, I machine wash my shirts inside out with cold water and dry em on the lowest setting. The heat makes the paint over bake causing it to crack. Before I knew this......well...... R.I.P my old shirts :( lol

overkill386 on Mon, 03/08/2015 - 19:51

I just take em out when they are good. I don't let em over dry in there so I'm constantly opening it and checking. I can't really air dry in my apartment because I'm on the shaded side and it will take forever for my shirts to dry

DevilzForce on Mon, 03/08/2015 - 13:10

daily grind... been doing that since i learned how to use the washing machine (thanks mom) hahaha

oldmate

on Mon, 03/08/2015 - 13:35

i have a line in my carport. No direct sun. I still wash them all inside out and hand them that way. I turn them the right was when I fold them. I also only use spin dry

nameless_rites on Mon, 03/08/2015 - 16:10

I have shirts that are 15-20 years old that look nearly new, thanks to hang drying.

Joel

on Wed, 05/08/2015 - 04:09

I'll definitely go with that option.

Rotten on Tue, 04/08/2015 - 00:21

I wash my shirts inside out and dry them in the shade or on a clothes horse in my laundry. I've been doing it for years and it seems to be working. Obviously, the more you wash them - the more it will detiriate over time - it's inevitable.

Turkey-man on Tue, 04/08/2015 - 13:53

I don't know what t-shirts you have, but you must wash 'em in warm water with your own hands.

Heinz on Tue, 04/08/2015 - 14:55

Cold water wash, extra rinse, put on LOW setting in dryer only for about 10 minutes with the other laundry, then take out and gently stretch on a hanger, let dry under ceiling fan. Yes, I'm picky about my vintage shirts, LOL...

Heinz on Tue, 04/08/2015 - 15:07

That little 10 minute dryer session helps get the wrinkles out...

Liberator on Tue, 04/08/2015 - 18:46

General rule is to not put band shirts in the dryer, no matter what the setting. I used to handwash all my band shirts. Not much time for that anymore. What I suggest is wait till you pile up bandshirts turn them inside out, wash them together. I usually separate my shirts (blacks/whites etc) and wash them in a load. Hang em to dry inside the garage or laundry room.