Bleaching Shirts for HTV, Sublimation, and more!

[@samanthawhite3500]

I love them all! Thanks, Angie, for sharing.

[@LibertyLumber]

LOVE ALL OF THESE. THANKS FOR SHOWING HOW

[@AngieHolden]

Happy to help!

[@lauradeltoro6534]

Love watching your tutorials Angie!! When I am trying to learn how to do something for our small family shirt business I always search for your videos! I am a subscriber now!! Thank you!

[@21worldview]

I'm loving the bleach/htv/removable vinyl segments, yay ol' school! I'm sure someone has mentioned this but I am really happy that you list the times for each segment. So very helpful!

[@davidlarrabee4574]

I tried that earlier this summer looks great

[@AngieHolden]

It's so good!

[@BlueBoxGirl1837]

This is one of the best, most detailed videos I’ve ever watched. Thank you 😊

[@AngieHolden]

Wow, thank you!

[@sherrib1759]

I love your videos. The way you teach, experiment, and compare methods reminds me of a cooking show I used to watch on Food Network. You ma'am are the Alton Brown of the crafting world. Thank you for all the valuable information you provide!!!

[@AngieHolden]

Wow, thank you!

[@melissahays957]

Can’t wait to try this! Thank you.

[@supremequart8233]

EXCELLENT tutorial! Thank you!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheJanbates]

Great!! Never thought about making bleached shirts with vinyl or sublimation..... and the peroxide trick is super.....love tips and tricks....

[@AngieHolden]

Glad you liked it!!

[@zamis21]

The color different on the palm tree print is so much better after bleaching!

[@AngieHolden]

I love that one!

[@nicolaredburne3943]

On another bleaching/sublimation video I watched, she used the peroxide spray after pressing but left it under the heat press with the lid up and the heat helped to re-whiten the shirt again.

[@AngieHolden]

Yep! That will speed up the drying process basically.

[@ednakeenan6212]

I also love your videos..You have an awesome way of teaching your methods..Not like most where they go so fast Its hard to keep up..I greatly appreciate the way you take your time to make sure its easy to fallow..Thank you so much..you are awesome..cant wait to try this!!!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad you like them!

[@maryjanewill3056]

Good hint about the peroxide, good video

[@AngieHolden]

Thank you!

[@TheKatz2u]

Thank you for your videos! You make a newbie feel like a semi-pro....well a knowledgeable amateur. This is my next project!

[@LorraineCastellon-Rowe]

Excellent video!!! So many ways to bleach shirts. I love that you shared a bunch of ways to bleach, sublimate and add vinyl!! I absolutely love the shirt you're wearing!! Beautiful designs. Thanks so much for this in depth video!!! 💯👏🌸🌺💯👏🌸🌺💯👏🌸🌺

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@art3mis740]

Love your videos....you aren't boring to watch lol.

[@AngieHolden]

I appreciate that!

[@senoraantero2836]

Just noticed you were using the peroxide in the clear bottles. It’s been a while but I remember seeing something somewhere talking about why peroxide is stored in a brown bottle. Hydrogen peroxide is highly reactive that can react with light or heat to produce water. To prevent it's reaction with light and heat to make water it is stored in coloured bottles so that light doesn't pass through it. You may already know this but I thought I’d share 😊 👍🏽 Thank you for the video! Love your tests, very appreciated!

[@AngieHolden]

Thanks! Yea that was the only spray bottle I had that was video worthy!

[@gailgorenflo3501]

Just an FYI, I tried to bleach a Gilden, 50% cotton, 50% poly. shirt in the "safety yellow" color, size 2T (for my grandson) and it would not bleach for anything! I even started to wonder if there was something wrong with the bleach. lol Thanks for doing this video. It save me from doing the footwork myself!

[@AngieHolden]

Yep. Definitely ran into that issue before as well!

[@FullHouseFancies]

Sadly, none of the safety colors bleach.

[@tabztabzliejudacleson]

this video gives me another idea working with my t shirt projects. thanks Angie for this wonderful tips.. will do this on the weekend

[@AngieHolden]

Wonderful!

[@annrobinson8118]

This is the BEST bleach/sublimation video I have seen! All the other ones I watched said to absolutely DONT use the low or no splash bleach, at the time that is all I had so I used it anyway and loved how I could control it. I bought some regular bleach, still like the low splash better but do use the regular for some applications.

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful! And I love the low splash....

[@SharoninKentucky]

Great info, I’m not as afraid to try bleaching now. Thanks

[@AngieHolden]

You can do it!

[@carlaevansfarmer5924]

Thank you! I have learned so much with your educational videos! I'm new to this and wanting to start a online business next year. Thanks again!!

[@cricutmartin7982]

Thank you 😊 love your instructional videos you do the best job in explaining these processes that look intimidating. 👍 Thank you!

[@AngieHolden]

Thank you so much!

[@linnkelly3704]

So glad I found you

[@carriemccormack4537]

Extremely informative....thanks for taking so much time to try out all of these methods!

[@AngieHolden]

Any time!

[@kimlandis4360]

Ms Angie your just Fantabulous 😊❣️thank you so much for this VERY helpful video ....I’m a newbie to Sublimation and so very nervous about some of new and different techniques you have to use for sublimation....you so help take the stress away Thank you again😍❣️

[@AngieHolden]

I'm so glad!

[@alysiaricker747]

So informative thank you!!! Actually explains well in detail!!!

[@lynnk9545]

Thank you! This give me many ideas on how to make shirts!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad I could help!

[@debbieburton9212]

I made quite a few “acid wash” shirts back in Nov. I used 100% cotton Gildan shirts. I did not know about the peroxide trick. About 1/2 of the shirts started developing bleach holes after 5-10 washes. I found the heather style didn’t bleach as easily, and I did have a purple that would not lighten and ended in a whole lot of holes! I also had an orange that did not go light enough to see the design well enough.

[@lynnk9545]

Bleached my first shirts yesterday! So fun! The hardest part was choosing the design! Ha ha!

[@AngieHolden]

Right?? It is so much fun though!

[@S0nLuc4]

Thanks Angie for this video, I'm really want to try this technique

[@AngieHolden]

You should!

[@kcurrier32]

Just completed my first shirt with this method and sublimation!!!!

[@oliveavenuecustomtsgifts5146]

Great Video! Loved all the options!

[@ellenwold4037]

Loved the bleach look. Thanks for the information.

[@AngieHolden]

Any time!

[@joanneletkeman6274]

Thank you Angie. I’ll be excited to try this!

[@NWatson12]

The Best video on this as usually

[@AngieHolden]

Wow, thanks!

[@trinasmith9860]

You Rock! I learn so much from your videos!

[@AdeleMcIntosh]

Amazing. Thanks so much!!!

[@dianepadilla5786]

love this step by step!!!

[@TheJanbates]

Great video, again, do you have a video on best t shirts for vinyl applications. BTW favorite shirt here was the one with the adhesive vinyl

[@AngieHolden]

Not yet!

[@valeriejames9352]

Love your tutorials, they are so easy to follow!! thank you.

[@kellywyant2644]

Excellent video I learned something new! Thanks again for sharing.😊

[@AngieHolden]

My pleasure!

[@j.c.7555]

Thanks Angie! Great video! Very helpful!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@karmaforlifechick]

Great tutorial

[@cdusenbery77]

I love your videos!! You explain everything perfectly. Thank you!!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad you like them!

[@MsPatticarroll]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Your educational videos are just that...educational and very well done!! Where did you get the shirt centering guide? It looks like it works really well.

[@AngieHolden]

It is from Direct Vinyl Supply and I love it!

[@hamidehorra4849]

Love the blue one! Nice job!❤️

[@lisahughes3012]

i like your video🙂

[@dellaknick9311]

Great explanation ! Thank you.

[@AngieHolden]

You are welcome!

[@jessicapinales4335]

I love all your videos has helped so much thank you 😊.

[@AngieHolden]

I'm so glad!

[@pamelaglossop2734]

Thank you - love your videos - very informative

[@AngieHolden]

Glad you like them!

[@aliciabliss1220]

Thanks Angie! Wish I watched this before sublimating on a bleached shirt! Did you fry them after washing twice after you put them in the peroxide water bath before sublimating? Also, can you share how these shirts held up after washing and drying after wearing them?

[@AngieHolden]

I loved how they held up over time.

[@joannenagano3083]

This really helped me..thanks!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad to hear it!

[@donnav645]

I love this! Great tutorial!! Thank you

[@AngieHolden]

You are so welcome!

[@elizabethtrejo7568]

Wow! I love this video!!! Thank you!!! 🥰

[@AngieHolden]

Glad you liked it!!

[@smithberry66]

This is a great video! TY!

[@5kidsmyhusbandandme]

Thank you so much for this video. You're such a huge help. :)

[@ReadBrucey]

Love this...

[@cherylwood1454]

Thank you! You're the best!❤️

[@AngieHolden]

You are so welcome!

[@cherylmtz]

Thank you!!!

[@kraftyenchantments]

Thanks for your videos! I’ve learned so much from you!!

[@AngieHolden]

I'm so glad!

[@nancymonroy4842]

Loved this video!!!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad you liked it!!

[@ashleycolon4236]

Great video! What percentage of polyester shirts can you either use a sublimation printer or ink transfer sheets on? I had thought it had to be 75% polyester or higher, but I noticed you used 65%. It's a game changer if lower percentages can be used!

[@TheDarqProject]

65 poly/35 cotton is ideal for bleaching. 50/50 will still bleach, but you have to use diluted bleach (higher cotton count leads to very thin fabric and holes) and it likely won't flash to white where bleach is applied. Higher poly counts (especially 100% poly) are great for sublimation, but won't bleach since it's actually the COTTON fibers that bleach, not the polyester.

[@AngieHolden]

I think you got the answer! I usually do at least 75% for regular sub but 65% when bleaching!

[@ashleycolon4236]

Thank you both!!!! I'm new to the crafting and cricut world but have been enjoying every minute of learning and trying! I appreciate your responses!

[@helinahennigan3059]

I'm confused, to stop the bleaching process first you said its half peroxide/half water but then you it was half peroxide/half bleach? Can you [lease clarify that? I've never done this before and i have learned so much from your videos your a great instructor! Thank you

[@AngieHolden]

It is half peroxide/half water.

[@navykyle2]

Love it! So helpful!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad you think so!

[@Mich1982P]

You can go to Gildan and Bella+Canvas online and order a fabric swatch catalog for FREE!!! You can use those swatches to bleach and see how they come out before buying the shirt colors!

[@aprilbryant4484]

I only saw “color card” for bella. Is that the same thing?

[@Mich1982P]

@@aprilbryant4484 I believe it is

[@busyhandsveronica]

Coooool~~~ love it love it...Thanks~~again

[@AngieHolden]

I'm glad you like it!

[@aleshaslegh3579]

Love your videos ! I love that orange and purple. I can't find what styles you use for shirts. I'm using sublimation and bleach

[@AngieHolden]

The shirts are linked in the description below the video. On computer, click show more. On mobile, check the arrow to expand or swipe up.

[@tyanni21]

You can use chalk to make the outline you need to bleach

[@AngieHolden]

Awesome idea!

[@elizabethgandy1649]

When you sublimated and then bleached, you washed the shirts after. The shirts you sublimated after bleaching had not been washed yet had not been washed after sublimating. Did you notice any fading on those after washing? I'd much rather have the crisp look but if they are going to fade a little either way, the bleaching after subbing seems so much easier.

[@AngieHolden]

Sublimation would not fade on a 100% polyester shirt but since these have some cotton it can fade some. I didn't notice anything in particular with these but I didn't have a sample to compare them to either.

[@SharoninKentucky]

I’m thinking that the glue-on-vinyl can be scraps or maybe some Dollar Tree vinyl. Especially since it’s only on for the beaching.

[@AngieHolden]

Yes! It is a great way to use up pieces that you don't like!

[@MaryKMo1]

I have two questions, the bucket of half water half peroxide, can you use the same for all the shirts you are stopping bleaching on? or do you have to dump and have new for each shirt to stop bleach process. Second, the spray bottle you have on hand for scorching.. that 100% peroxide? or the half and half again?? Thank you for the tutorial!! Excited to try this out!

[@AngieHolden]

Yes use the same bucket for all. And the spray bottle was 100% peroxide.

[@Theresa914]

Can I bleach a black shirt, what should I expect? Also I want to use printable HTV on my shirt, have you tried it on bleached tshirt. Thanks for your videos. They are very educational and I learn from every one.

[@AngieHolden]

You can! Sometimes they will turn white and other times just grey. I haven't used printable HTV but it probably would work!

[@Theresa914]

@@AngieHolden thank you Angie, I’m going to give it a try.

[@heatherbrown2371]

@@Theresa914 did you end up finding a black shirt that would bleach? I am in the process of trying to find a black shirt. I just ordered a couple more yesterday. But none of the bella's would bleach white only grey.

[@Theresa914]

@@heatherbrown2371 no ma’am I did not, but I did have an idea for a different way. Maybe you can test it. Put diluted white fabric paint in a spray bottle and try a faux bleach. (Could even use different colors). Spray with white vinegar and water to set the paint. Your the master tester Heather, you can take this idea and maybe start a new fad. Just mention my name.

[@cathytrussler9613]

Angie, I love your video. I tried today at 71degrees outside, but it was part sun & clouds rolled in as I was spraying. I sprayed on splash-less straight bleach. I had combo of shirts cuz keep hearing diff things. I used 5 shirts - 100% cotton, 50/30plus mix, 60/40. Colors were teal, Heather burgundy, Heather purple, mauve & hot pink. I had them out there for an hr & it didn't start to do anything. I did lose most of my sun & some wind caused temp to drop a bit. I tried a hair dryer & that didn't help. I brought in cuz rain came. I rinsed in peroxide & put them in the washer. I guess I will try again on a defintely sun warm day. What am I doing wrong?

[@AngieHolden]

It is probably the brand of shirts. You might try something else.

[@joyscranfield5527]

Rewatching, my thought process is sort of vintage...you bleached your shirt and maybe too large a spot, could/would you consider doing a bit of over dying for a different look before adding your vinyl or sublimation design? What do you think of my thought, Angie?

[@AngieHolden]

Yes you definitely could! Just bleach then use tie dye to add other colors.

[@sassykins13]

I want to see how the ones subbed after bleaching look after they have been washed. How much did they fade from such low polyester percentage.

[@AngieHolden]

I don't remember anything specific but they probably would fade some.

[@sharonrudesal414]

Do you spray the peroxide to the shirt while still hot for the scorch marks? Thank you for your amazing videos. They are so helpful.

[@AngieHolden]

Either way should work.

[@cindyharrington9857]

Thank you so much for this video, I really love how they all turned out! Do you know the colors and brand of the 2 shirts you used vinyl on, I like the turquoise shade you're wearing, but I love the color of the bleached look on the 2nd orange shirt. Thank you for your videos!

[@AngieHolden]

Pretty sure they were the Bella Canvas heather.

[@cindyharrington9857]

@@AngieHolden thank you

[@christitucker2113]

Thank you for this video. Can i bleach then press dtf as well?

[@AngieHolden]

Not sure. I have not done DTF yet.

[@wilmadavenport479]

Very helpful information and thanks for all these helpful videos! So are you using new/fresh peroxide/water rinse for each shirt and can you use it multiple times? TIA.

[@AngieHolden]

I used it multiple times as I did a bunch of these at once.

[@varxtiscreations5008]

Do you do anything before bleaching after sublimating, do you wash between processes? IE Sub -> Wash -> Bleach -> Wash? Also, what Bottles do you use? I find it impossible tto find a good spray bottle that does a fine vertical mist or even a steady stream. The vertical (straight down) aspect is the most difficult.

[@AngieHolden]

No need to wash after sublimating. But wash after bleaching. The spray bottle was from dollar tree and worked great!

[@user-us5zv5jc3t]

The bleach tool the sublimation ink out

[@aliciabliss1220]

Hey Angie! Whenever I sublimate on a bleached shirt the colors come out darker and not bright, any ideas why this is? I also get pretty bad scorch marks which I know I can fix with peroxide but I haven’t been able to figure out how to get a nice bright print onto a bleached shirt

[@AngieHolden]

Maybe the polyester content? Generally shirts that bleach have less polyester which will lead to a print that is not as bright.

[@marythomas2357]

Not sure if anyone asked this question but when using the small bottle of peroxide after subbing is it straight peroxide or the half/half mixture. Thx

[@AngieHolden]

I did half peroxide and half water.

[@KentuckyKrafter]

When you dipped into the peroxide did you change out the solution between shirts? Also did you wash all these shirts together? Did you use detergent? Did you use a dryer sheet?

[@AngieHolden]

I did use the same solution for all of the shirts I did at one time. I washed all of them together no detergent and I my dryer sheet.

[@mrsdizi1234]

Good Morning Angie, Another great video, I was wondering if the shirt that you bleached first then sublimated on has to be 100% Poly for the Sub part? Thank you

[@AngieHolden]

It needs to be a cotton poly blend. I go over shirt types in the video.

[@maggie9256]

Loved this video! I have a question on the orange shirt that you used the adhesive vinyl. After you bleached the shirt, did you then remove the vinyl?

[@AngieHolden]

I removed it while I was rinsing with the peroxide and it just came right off.

[@sarahhayes2460]

Hi! What was the “thicker” bleach that you used?

[@AngieHolden]

It is no splash bleach so it is thicker than regular.

[@sarahhayes2460]

Thank you!

[@barbaranewman2977]

I was told bleaching than sublimation will be brighter at first but after you wash them, they will end up looking the same as sublimation and then bleaching shirt.

[@AngieHolden]

Interesting! Perhaps so!

[@jamicarpenter1306]

Have you tried bleaching on sweatshirts? If so, which brands work the best?

[@AngieHolden]

I haven't done many! I have had some requests so there may be a video in the future!

[@babydzcreationz510]

Thanks Angie. I myself am not working w/sublimation. But I seen the other alternatives so thank you. I do have a question though. What about bleaching on inkjet transfer paper designs.? Have you tried that ?? That is what I just bought at the moment...

[@AngieHolden]

I would bleach first then add your transfer paper like I did the HTV.

[@babydzcreationz510]

@@AngieHolden oh ok.. good to know. I'll have to try that..thanks Angie. Love your channel. Always helpful!

[@kathleenwoodruff5942]

I bleached a George shirt from Walmart 65/35 and it didn’t bleach white. It just faded the green color

[@AngieHolden]

Yep. All shirts are different and you have to experiment.

[@yourfaceismycanvas06]

Can you just skip the peroxide bath and straight up wash the shirts? Will the detergent stop the bleach process?

[@AngieHolden]

I wouldn't.

[@hollyhemmen9056]

I bleached a 50/50 hot pink sweatshirt and after I washed it in cold water with little detergent the bleach spots weren’t white any more, it was almost like some of the pink ran to the bleached spots and turned them a pinky color instead of it staying white. I did not do the peroxide and water solution to stop the bleaching process. Any tips or advice on why it did that? Thanks!

[@AngieHolden]

Totally not sure! I am finding that every brand of shirt reacts differently to this process.

[@JstcountryGirl]

HELP!! And advice would be GREATLY appreciated!!! I attempted to bleach my very 1st shirt & everything was a disaster, ughhh.. Not sure what I did wrong... The shirt was a kids Rabbit Skin 100% cotton Red shirt, it wasn't a hot day, late afternoon sun (still had about 3 hrs before sunset). I sprayed & let it sit as I watched it. I left it for about 35-40 mins flipping back & forth. It looked decent so I decided that was enough & threw it in the washer with plain cool water..... Well OMG, it has holes in 4-5 spots, it yellowed where the white areas were.... Just a total HOT MESS.... Trashed It! Is it the shirt, the bleach too long or too strong (if so how do you get it to be white)

[@AngieHolden]

As stated in the video, if you use 100% cotton you are more likely to get holes.

[@pennywalton914]

What can I do if I spray with peroxide and the brown stain doesn’t come out ?

[@AngieHolden]

I am totally not sure!

[@makinglifefunwithteenacind5920]

How do you keep bleached shirts from getting tiny holes in them I’ve tried everything???? Help

[@AngieHolden]

Don't use 100% cotton.

[@lsro4707]

Do you only recommend the Gildan soft style brand or can we use any brand as long as it’s NOT 100% cotton?

[@AngieHolden]

Not all brands will bleach. I have listed here the ones that I personally use.

[@rockcatolica]

Holaa .. i like me your canal, What role does peroxide play? In the discoloration, how do you make it white? Why is it orange?

[@AngieHolden]

For discoloration, it is singed and the peroxide lifts that from the fabric. The peroxide after bleaching is to stop the bleaching process.

[@rockcatolica]

@@AngieHolden Thanks