• To use, fill a spray container half-full of 2 parts bleach and 1 part water and shake it gently. There are differences in how effectively different brands sublimate and bleach
• for this method, only polyester will absorb sublimation ink and only cotton will bleach. Please keep in mind that because sublimation is an ink transfer, the process is quite similar to writing with an ink pen on a sheet of paper.

Do you bleach a shirt before or after sublimation?

What is the best time to bleach: before or after sublimation? After you have applied the sublimation design to the garment, we recommend that you bleach it.

Can you sublimate then bleach?

Is it better to apply the sublimation design before or after bleaching? If you want to keep the color of your sublimation design as vivid as possible, I recommend printing it on a shirt that has previously been bleached. Whatever method you choose, the procedure will run smoothly on either end of the spectrum.

How do you bleach polyester shirts?

In order to whiten polyester/cotton mixes, they recommend using 34 cup of bleach per load of standard size clothes. You should also wash your white items in hot water to keep them looking bright. Add the bleach to the clothes a few minutes after the wash cycle has begun so that it may be well combined with the water before drying. Polyester/cotton mixes can also be dyed using a bleach solution.

Can you sublimate on black shirts?

They recommend using 34 cup of bleach for normal-sized loads for bleaching polyester/cotton mixes. Washing your white items in hot water should also be a priority for you. The bleach should be added to the laundry after the wash cycle has begun so that it may be thoroughly combined with the other items in it. Polyester/cotton mixes can also be dyed using a bleaching method.

What shirts can you bleach and sublimate?

What kind of shirts are the most suitable for bleaching? Cotton shirts are susceptible to developing holes, therefore you must wear a shirt that contains at least some polyester. I’m using Gildan soft style tees for the sublimation process. The fabric is composed of 65 percent polyester and 35 percent cotton.

Why is my bleached shirt not turning white?

It is probable that the buttons on the cotton garment you are bleaching are stitched on using synthetic thread if the shirt has buttons. It’s possible that the thread won’t bleach out completely white, and you’ll have to resew them using cotton thread. Also consider that your clothing may not turn out sparkling white but rather cream or ivory in color depending on the original black dye used.