Best & Worst Shirts for Sublimation | Comparison & Washing Tests!

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I love making sublimation T-shirts because the colorful designs become part of the fabric - no peeling or wrinkling in sight! And you can easily add color using different techniques, even sublimation tie-dye! But if you don't use the right shirt, your project might have faded colors or lose its vibrancy in the wash. With so many options available, how do you pick the best shirts for sublimation? I tested out some of the most popular shirts available to see how they compare to save you time and money! In this video, I compare color, fit, feel, and care for the best shirts for sublimation!

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MATERIALS LIST (Contains my affiliate links - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases):

Shirts Compared (contains my material links):
* Gildan 100% Polyester Moisture Wicking Polyester Performance T-Shirt - https://amzn.to/3Rvy9Ha
* Hanes 100% polyester Sport Cool Dri Performance Short Sleeve T-Shirt - https://amzn.to/3js65rL
* Joe's USA 100% polyester Short Sleeve Moisture Wicking Athletic Shirt - https://amzn.to/40stGJu
* Cricut 95% polyester, 5% spandex T-Shirt - https://amzn.to/3jvEQN1
* Bella Canvas Women's Triblend 50% Polyester T-Shirt - https://amzn.to/3Y1Ovd8

To make a sublimation shirt, you'll need:
* A Sublimation Printer - I used an Epson Eco Tank Printer converted for sublimation - see https://jennifermaker.com/best-sublim...
* Compatible sublimation ink - I used HIIPOO Sublimation Ink - https://amzn.to/3YBgvnT
* Sublimation paper - I used 8.5" x 11" A-SUB Sublimation Paper 125 g - https://amzn.to/3LtTS1A
* (Optional) DIY T-shirt guides - optional, but helpful for design placement - https://jennifermaker.com/t-shirt-rul...
* Heat press - I used my Cricut Easy Press - https://jennifermaker.com/cricut-heat...
* Pressing Mat - I used my Cricut EasyPress Mat 12" x 12"
* Uncoated white butcher paper
* Several sheets of White Cardstock
* Pencil
* Scissors
* Heat resistant tape - I used Cricut heat resistant tape
* Fan for ventilation
* Lint Roller
* (Optional) Design # 485 — My free Sublimation T-shirt design files (available from my free resource library — get the password at the bottom of this post)

Topics covered in this video:
00:00 - Worst and Best Shirts for Sublimation
01:14 - Learn About Sublimation for Beginners
02:00 - Testing Different Polyester T-Shirts for Sublimation
03:24 - Supplies & Tools for Sublimating T-Shirts
04:04 - Get My Free T-Shirt Ruler Guide
04:35 - Get My Free Subliflower Test Design
06:39 - Print Your Sublimation Design
07:46 - Prepare and Press Your Sublimation Design
10:39 - Comparing Results: What are the Best Sublimation Shirts?
16:52 - Closing Notes and Link to More Information


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