Industrial Laundry
Industrially washed fabrics are normally treated to a 90°C washing cycle to remove not only grease and grime from everyday workshop garments but also can be used to remove bacterial matter from hospital bed sheets & health care workers uniforms.
Using water, added cleaning solutions and fabric softener in the washing process aides the material in not only looking clean but also feeling smooth and smelling fresh.
The material is then usually blasted with dry air at high temperatures to remove excess water before being pressed or rolled and dried as the final stage before being wrapped and despatched back to the customer.
Garments consisting mainly of Coveralls, Trousers and Jackets made from Cotton Drill material are normally industrial washed at temperatures ranging from 70°C to 90°C depending on fabric detergents and softeners used.
Questions To Think About When Choosing A Transfer For Home Washed Garments.
A total solution to your garment decoration needs are always our main priority, we will try to match a transfer print quality with your chosen fabric. Bellow are just a few things to consider before choosing the transfer type you may need, if you have any doubts or need help please feel free to call our sales line
Remember when choosing a transfer to complement your garment it’s important to find out what the garment is made from. The last thing you want to do is choose a garment that needs to be washed at 90 degrees and find its maximum washing temperature is only 40 degrees.
Is your customers garment a promotional giveaway or something that has to last over 50 washes. At TreKo our main aim is to get you the right product at the right price for the budget your customer can afford whilst getting the best quality.
When it comes to the production there are many things to think about not only from our side but your customers side.
The better the artwork you supply us the faster we can have your artwork proof back to you. Colour matching can take time and adds to your turnaround times, it’s always worth asking if your customers know the pantone colours of their company logo.
Carrier films are a massive point to think about, Polyester might be more expensive but can speed up application times by more than twice.
Application temperatures and pressure used when applying the final product to the garment is one of the most important but overlooked parts of the procedure.
It’s important the adhesive backer is fully melted and the correct pressure is applied when pressing the garment. Application instructions will be sent out on all orders to help the process be as easy as possible.
Carrier films are a massive point to think about, Polyester might be more expensive but can speed up application times by more than twice.
The Products We Recommend
Transfast
Our most versatile of transfer systems, Transfast is developed to withstand repeated washing by industrial machines at 90°C. Suited for application onto industrial workwear and leisure wear it is the perfect compliment for your garment. Because of the quality and wash fastness of the print, it will, in most cases, outlast the garment.
