The state of dye sub t shirt printing in 2024

[GoldRapt]

I have always thought that dye sub clothing, such as t-shirts, required a white poly fabric. I remember back in the day that they introduced a poly square onto cotton t's to attract those that cant wear non coton clothing. (allergies etc).

Then I saw this video.

https://youtu.be/seAkKDxqKvg?si=2H7qWtav_bmX-AWv

This isnt about the presenter, the supplier or about the fact it's football gear, its about the message.

I didn't realise that you could print a dark image onto a dark substrate. I thought it had to be a white substrate.

Is the video for real when it comes to the actual printing or have things moved on in 2024 please?

[webtrekker]

The clothing in the video will probably all be 'Cut & Sew.' In other words, the entire design (including the main background colour) is sublimated onto plain white polyester, which is the cut-out to the required patterns and sewn to make a completed garment.

[GoldRapt]

The clothing in the video will probably all be 'Cut & Sew.' In other words, the entire design (including the main background colour) is sublimated onto plain white polyester, which is the cut-out to the required patterns and sewn to make a completed garment.

Interesting, but sadly the manufacturor is in mainland china with a huge delivery date.