How to Repair Cracks in T-Shirt Print

Introduzione

There's nothing quite like a favorite T-shirt. Whether it's a cherished band logo or a stunning graphic design, our shirts crack over time.

If this has happened to your shirt, follow this guide to restore the print. This guide will walk you through a repair method to fix the print.

The repair requires the use of acetone and the smell can irritate your eyes, nose, and throat so work in a well-ventilated area. In addition, don't inhale or ingest acetone as it is toxic.

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Passo 1 How to Repair Cracks in T-Shirt Print

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Lay your shirt on a flat surface.
Use scissors to cut a piece of parchment paper the same size as the design on your shirt.
Insert the piece of parchment paper inside of the shirt and under the design.
This is to prevent the acetone from staining.

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Passo 2

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Dampen a cotton ball with the acetone.
Gently dab the cotton ball onto the cracked area of the shirt and hold it in place for 1 minute.
Remember to always dab, do not rub.
Repeat this over the whole area that you wish to restore.
Let your shirt set for 3-5 minutes
If you're doing a small area, let it set for 2-3 minutes. If it is any bigger, set it for 5 minutes.

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Cut a piece of parchment paper to match the size of the shirt's design, then place it over the design.
Turn on a clothes iron to the highest heat setting with NO steam.
Be careful when handling the iron, it gets burning hot!
When your iron is ready, place it over the parchment paper and go over the whole design once.
Go over the areas that had the cracks for at least 10-15 seconds.