How to Sublimate 100% COTTON

[@yourmindfulsoundscapes]

By far the best explanation video! I far prefer this look over the dtf „paper“ feel. Thank you so much for this!

[@abdulsaeed5540]

@Lorrie this was one of the best video for my new craft business. Ordered 50 cotton tshirts from Wordans and bought £450 Epson F100 sublimation printer but was wondering how to put things together. I just ordered the spray from Amazon and I will order polyester rich garments from Alibaba for the long term. My Google search wasn't wasted. Thanks

[@noelwilliams65]

Thank you for this video Lori. You were the first person I learned how to slice attach contour when I first got my cricket 2 years ago thank you

[@3OHT.]

I did not even know this was possible on cotton, thanks for this tutorial Lorrie.

[@peanutbird0426]

I wish you would show what it looks like after like maybe 10 washes or so! Great explaning!

[@ilenemartin5330]

My sister's faded after one wash.

[@SunnyHippies]

They fade unless you soak the shirt with solution but then it’s really rough texture to where you may as well use a decal

[@bigmichaelkaufman5406]

Curious, can you apply the solution in advance to multiple t-shirts for later pressing?

[@CorasCreativeCorner]

How do you prevent the white from browning or scorching from the heat press. I get a slight brown/tan tinged mark on my white cotton products after pressing

[@becomingdryork2919]

Thanks so much. You are so practical in explaining things. I love your demonstrations & product suggestions. You’re very talented.

[@LorraineCastellon-Rowe]

Absolutely great video!!! I just ordered the Poly T Plus. Wish there was a way to give you credit for the sale. I've seen other videos using this spray but yours are the best by far!!! Perfect tutorial and explanation. Thank you so very much!!! 🌸🌺🌻💐💜🌸🌺🌻💐💜🌸

[@DawnTherriault]

love your video with you explanations thank you! love your design also

[@mommdhawaii]

Any yellowing or discoloring of the white parts with heating of the polyt spray? Just saw some other videos that mentioned some of the other brands cause a little yellowing of white fabric.

[@angie-whateverfloatsyourboat]

Best tutorial I have seen yet. Thank You.

[@joyscranfield5527]

Great to know! My grandchildren & great-grand-daughters prefer cotton blends to 100% polyester shirts.

[@studiovulcan4411]

How do you print or rather, what colors do you tend to lend to when sublimating on black/dark apparel as you can't print white with these printers?

[@thepilot7612]

Any noticeable difference after washing/drying?

[@jenebaxter7142]

Good morning! Loved the video! BTW your link to the polytplus does not work!

[@pantigua16]

I have the Cricut Heat press (starting to sublimate) how do I avoid the yellow lining? Thank you so much! Loving this video, it is extremely helpful!

[@melanietremblay3090]

my printer is a Epson 2850 ecotank, is it ok with the poly-t plus?

[@anamariemartinez9693]

Thank You so much for the information, allows for more blanks.....I subscribed!

[@susanarcher9591]

You are one talented lady! ☺️

[@angievazquez13]

Where’d you get the pink silicone mat from ?

[@jessicafancy2]

Omg where'd you get that pink heat press?

[@nikkiscraftycorner]

Great explanation thank you. How do you keep the design from transferring to the back of the shirt when you apply it?

[@kellyclinton6451]

Hey great video! Love all your information! Thank you

[@Southerngirl7305]

Thank you Lorrie I love these subulation videos.

[@Ruffle.Flares]

When I press I got some yellowish burnt around it

[@tammygreening4469]

Curious to know how many washes you put your shirt through to test. Some say other sprays don't last through many washes at all. Great video!

[@karenschuback1607]

Great video. Do you not need to put anything between the shirt when printing to stop the ink from going through to the back of the item?

[@dollyhamilton6702]

So does the sublimation ink or infusible ink design sink down into the shirt material or does it just sit on top, like regular htv? Just trying to figure out if it’s worth the trouble or if just using htv would do the same thing?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

It’s a mixture of both. It doesn’t feel like HTV (plastic like). once washed it feels just like the fabric. I much prefer this over HTV. It also doesn’t crack or peel when washed and dried

[@ruthrivera4713]

Thanks Lorrie. Really enjoyed this video as it was the best informative. Can I also use the product on other colors, such as orange and red?

[@Army06Wife]

Do you have a video of one that you washed a couple times?

[@mariaiturralde8878]

When I pressed my shirt with my Cricut press2 it left a brown square around the image as if it was burnt around and followed the directions as u applied, do u know why this happened?

[@samanthabarreras7058]

your garment got burned a little bit spray a peroxide water mixture and it should get rid of the burn marks!

[@charlotdharlot6365]

Did you use butcher paper between the press

[@missyleftrick5525]

Awesome tutorial! Thank you so much for the info and I LOVE your design!

[@lisaparham4875]

What name spray and where to buy at

[@ivybichon8582]

Did you purchase specific ink

[@shanslam1970]

Love you tutorial… quick question.. the prep you do to the cotton fabric to take the sublimation ink can I do that in advance of printing if I’m doing a bulk order?

[@kaypatel2975]

Hello lorrie , very useful video. I am learning and wish to buy good sublimation machine.which type of yours if you Don't mind sharing or if you can recommend few options

[@LorrieNunemaker]

See the info below the video. I have all of my equipment listed.

[@164hercules]

Love the shirt. Where canI get the print? Joined JP Sublimation because of your channel. Love what your doing.🙏🏽

[@ileanasantana682]

Hello, which heat press are you using? Awesome work!

[@xiexieantonidas9585]

Would this product work with laser toner sublimation inks as well or only inkjet inks?

[@anthonyestatico217]

Hi Lorrie. I tried doing some T shirts, but they faded badly upon laundering. I used the same procedure that you descibed. Only difference is I used Subli T spray and pressed the image at 385 for 60 seconds. Any suggestions ?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

I’m not sure. My shirt has been washed many times and is still great. I can only speak to the poly t plus

[@anthonyestatico217]

@@LorrieNunemaker OK, I will try the Poly T Plus and see if that makes a difference. Thanks !

[@ivybichon8582]

Would like to see how it wears

[@pattishelton3169]

Just starting out haven’t even put the ink in printer yet. Just want to know did you make the design and if so what program? Limited budget so any recommendations for a cheep program to design it?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

I made this design in Adobe illustrator but I have several videos showing how to use Creative Studio (Sawgrass) and also how to use Canva (free program).

[@jocaperalta]

What are the dimensions of your logo that you’re using?

[@MamaDisney123]

Perfect for family and friend events too!

[@Silgado-wq7bs]

I would have like to see a before and after a few wash.

[@cornwasher]

Excellent highly informative tutorial production. Thank you....!

[@donnaeasterling519]

Thank you for the information. I was checking for the Poly-T Plus and I noticed they had a PolyTPro which you just spray and throw in the dryer. Have you used that product? Do you prefer the Ploy-T Plus? Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@jessicaelliott4679]

Have you tried the pro?

[@vickialmond7910]

Do we need to was the shirt first?

[@carolynmcdowall3657]

@@vickialmond7910 no

[@ginnyadlon1590]

@@carolynmcdowall3657 thank you for answering this as I was wondering the same thing.

[@julievaldez7968]

Is this process safe on baby bibs and onsies? TIA

[@Moneybags8989]

Is there a way to do sublimate 100% cotton WITHOUT sublimation printer or dangerous poisonous chemicals? I want to sublimate baby onesies 100% cotton. Tried siser easy subli but it is garbage unless you print directly to the vinyl. Heating pre designed infusible ink to siser is garbage look terrible. I refuse to put chemicals on babies clothes and the yellowing is disgusting. There has to be a way i can heat the infusible ink to the printable vinyl.

[@melaniejurgovan]

Thanks Lorrie, I have been wondering how this stuff worked!

[@tessgb9026]

Can you use this on non-sublimated tiles?

[@maxinesealey8927]

Hi Lorrie, I bought this product base off your first video you made. For some reason my shirt always come out with a Scorched area on it. I’m using the correct settings that it recommends. Do you know what I’m doing wrong? Thank you in advance!

[@LorrieNunemaker]

If you’re getting scorching you need to be sure you’re protecting your garment with parchment paper. Also try adjusting the time or temp. Your press may be running hotter than you think

[@samanthabarreras7058]

your garment got burned a little bit spray a peroxide water mixture and it should get rid of the burn marks!

[@PeculiaRPrincesS13]

@@samanthabarreras7058 After spraying the peroxide water mix, do you wash it immediately?

[@ivelissecruz4653]

HI question have you tried to use this on black cotton shirts yet to sublimate to see if it works?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

You can sublimate in black but it won’t show up. Sublimation ink is transparent. It would be the same as If you used an ink pen on a black shirt - the ink is there but you really can’t see it

[@ivelissecruz4653]

Thank you so much

[@vanessagonzales5719]

Can you use butcher paper instead of the parchment paper?

[@lauriearambula8722]

No I made that mistake and all the butcher paper stuck to the shirt. I was so bummed but it was my fault because instructions specifically say parchment paper.

[@denisepagan8650]

Lorrie do you know that you can buy cotton sublimation paper?

[@luvmibug]

thank you, just ordered some

[@juanitabarreto6040]

Are you able to use this product on colored shirts?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Sure but like any sublimation it will show up best on light colored shirts

[@twindragontravel6073]

how long does the image stays? i meant how many wash before it get faded?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

So far mine hasn’t faded and it’s been washed several times. I’ll let you know when it does

[@bespokepiecesu.k7129]

I can’t find poly t plus in the U.K. ??

[@sunshineedma6611]

How do you create your design?

[@anthonyestatico217]

Hi Lorrie. I tried the process on a 100% cotton t following the instructions to a t. I even let the shirt sit for a week before laundering it, and it still faded upon laundering.Very disappointed.

[@ufoquilter86]

You I use a misting spray bottle?

[@marthamccarthy9297]

Thank you Lorrie. Great information! So the Dyepress Poly T Plus changes cotton to polyester, sort of. I'm not a fan of the polyester items either. It seems like it should work with the infusible ink too. I've been avoiding that because I don't care for the blanks. Thanks again!

[@LorrieNunemaker]

It just applies a polyester coating for the inks to adhere to.

[@enedinahernandez9029]

Great tutorial. I noticed you didn't put anything inside the shirt to keep it from seeping to the back. Is that not necessary for cotton?

[@JMicheleS33]

Watch the video again, yes she did....

[@chuchizapata7364]

Oh sonits the drypress

[@Michelle_9_27]

@@JMicheleS33 I rewatched, and she did not the second time.

[@JN-bq9wu]

Does it leave any stains on shirts?

[@CengherAndu]

how it is after washing?

[@Nanakesewaa]

I love your videos

[@Christvoicechannel]

does it fade after?

[@susanpope4567]

What sublimation paper do you use

[@barbaraprice7984]

I used this method and noticed that the shirt looked a little discolored, is this normal? and how is this removed?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

You shouldn’t have discoloring. I’d contact dypress for recommendations. I know they recently changed their formula and the instructions

[@cherylpearson3383]

What happens when after you press you get the brown around the image?

[@xeriaseaton7128]

Peroxide mixed with water in a spray bottle does wonders!

[@miasam60]

Hi Lorrie, I'm curious about that solution you sprayed on the cotton shirt. I know you make mention that it softens after the first wash, but does the image begin to fade with each wash? I read somewhere that it doesn't last. Thank you! :)

[@Michelle_9_27]

She mentioned that throughout the video. It lasts approximately 20 washes

[@sandeeww1]

Lorrie, isn’t there a product that does the same thing for dark clothing?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

The problem with dark clothing is that sublimation ink is transparent so just like if you used a blue ink pen on a black shirt - the ink is there it’s just hard to see. It’s the same with sublimation ink.

[@sandeeww1]

@@LorrieNunemaker true. I bought this one when you had it on a few months ago. My printer arrived. Still in the box. wish I had bought the 1000 instead.

[@leighannromo5703]

If your design has a white image how do you get it to sublimate

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Regular sublimation (and most all inkjet) Printers can’t print white. As in the example of this shirt I put it on a white shirt for. White background. There are white ink printers but they are in a different category called white toner printers. Another option is to print on white glitter HTV where as any part that is white on your image will not print but the white glitter will show through

[@bogdanzaharia8712]

The degrees are on celcius or F?

[@shannondetmering5342]

Thanks for the great videos

[@Imprettyghoul]

I can't find any of the prep spray within the UK :/

[@niri7154]

Etsy has it

[@nicolejones3851]

this is awesome!! thanks :o)

[@sincerelym11]

Great video, thank you!

[@robinbryant9783]

Great information!!

[@jocaperalta]

What are the dimensions of your logo ?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Unfortunately I don’t remember. It was over a year ago

[@triciaf6637]

good video I do not like high % poly it clings to my stomach

[@ivybichon8582]

I can’t stand the feeling of some poly so I like this option

[@ivybichon8582]

Agree. I don’t like poly

[@beachlifesoy2253]

How many washes before it starts to look too washed out? tia :)

[@SaifAbdulrazaq]

About 20 times or more

[@stringsattached336]

Hi, I’m new to your podcast! I love making shirts with the Cricut using iron on vinyl but I do have problems with it peeling off after multiple washes.. I am very interested in what you do and will be watching all of your videos in my near future! Dumb question.. what is “sublimation”?? Lololol

[@Chocalateable]

Strings Attached Sublimation is a form of printing on objects and materials. Most of it is done on shirts, hats, cups, key chains, glass etc... You have to have a special type of printer, ink and paper in order to sublimate. It sort of binds into the material and the items last longer and are more vivant than basic heat transferring. Basically, it is a specific process of printing on special paper to transfer the image INTO the material, primarily polyester or poly blends. This spray helps to be able to sub onto cottons and/or materials with a lesser polyester count. Sublimation is very popular now and is fun to do. Trust me you will LOVE it once you learn it. You can probably go back and watch some more of her videos' and find as much info as you will need. I wish you the best.

[@stringsattached336]

@@Chocalateable sounds awesome! I definitely want to get into this craft!! I think it sounds better than doing iron on for sure! Thank you for explaining for me!

[@Craftybowladychannel]

Thanks for sharing!

[@cathydavis164]

Lorrie, can I assume that the more polyester content, the longer the design will last?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

That’s hard to answer. Obviously the sub inks stick to polyester but if you have a poly blend shirt you don’t need the polytplus

[@purpleheart1836]

@@LorrieNunemaker This is partially true as polyt will enhance the depth of color on a polyester blend below 65%. A 50/50 cotton polyester will sub, but polyt will add to the color

[@LorrieNunemaker]

@@purpleheart1836 exactly. Like I said sub inks will stick to polyester

[@purpleheart1836]

@@LorrieNunemaker But that was not what was asked. So the answer is yes, the more polyester the longer the design will last and it will have more vibrancy. In addition, when polyester count is present but lower, i.e., 50/50, polyt will assist in adding longevity and vibrancy

[@LorrieNunemaker]

@@purpleheart1836 not exactly. The ink last the same in the polyester fabrics period. It doesn’t matter is it’s 10% polyester. The ink is going to last just as long on the 10% polyester threads as it last on the 100% polyester threads. Polyester is polyester. The longevity of the ink on the polyester fibers never changes. That’s why i said it’s not a yes/no question. If you’re using a 50/50 blend shirt 50% of the inks (the ink on the cotton) will wash out but the ink on the 50% polyester will never wash out whether it’s 90% poly or 10% that doesn’t change

[@judithgonzalez4375]

Looks great

[@marciespiker3952]

Thank you I have been looking for tnis

[@cathyseligman2655]

Would that spray work with Cricut infusible ink on cotton?

[@marthamccarthy9297]

I was wondering this too. I'd guess yes because it's the polyester content that you need.

[@DivaBClub]

I'm surprised you're not just making your own spray

[@Michelle_9_27]

A few questions: 1. Does it matter how you dry the poly t ? Such as air dry or dryer? 2. On the second round of polyt, I didn’t see you put a silicone mat in between the shirt. Did you forget or is that ok because it was a lighter mist? 3. Would you wash your shirts before shipping, if selling them? Thank you for your great video!

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Yes you should follow directions (not air dry) and the silicone mat just protects the back from getting more moisture. You really don’t need it in that second layer because it’s not thick enough to penetrate especially when you press it immediately to dry

[@Michelle_9_27]

@@LorrieNunemaker thanks for your reply

[@msc.wilson1605]

@@LorrieNunemaker I don't see a link for the silicon mat. I've always seen on other videos that state something have to be put in the shirt to eliminate bleeding through the shirt. Is that correct?

[@summerr350]

Is your shirt still holding up? I want to try it.

[@nancyruiz5164]

Is parchment paper and butcher paper used for the same thing for sublimation?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Butcher paper is preferred. It is more absorbent. Parchment paper is often coated which can trap in moisture.

[@purpleheart1836]

I was told don’t use fabric softener or (tide) pod detergent

[@LorrieNunemaker]

I use both in my laundry and have not had an issue but I did not prewash

[@purpleheart1836]

@@LorrieNunemaker thank you for the update...this recommendation came from DyePress (as her personal experience). I’ll try it myself so I can adjust my care labels for resell.

[@sherricarney1719]

I would love to see some of the shirts after they have been washed several times.

[@starlabunkley8483]

Thanks for the information

[@Dizzylizzyscreations]

@@sherricarney1719 yes!

[@StephanLamar81]

I guess the SG500 with chromablast inks I just purchased was a waste of money

[@enedinahernandez9029]

By the way I am a totally newbie trying to learn.

[@LorrieNunemaker]

It’s always a good idea and practice to put something inside. I’ve never had an issue but better safe than sorry

[@ruthrivera4713]

Thanks Lorrie. Really enjoyed this video as it was the best informative. Can I also use the product on other colors, such as orange and red?