UK Team Shirts

I use hydrochloric acid and a pressure cooker.
Can't we have a hardcore japanese style shirt?
Anyway, I'd be up for buying another one (if you reckon it'll be better).
 
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I wash my clothes with a mild detergent, and at a low temperature. It keeps them clean and does minimal damage to the environment.
 
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So the score with the t-shirts is that I have a solution that will yield similar results to before. If you don't wash your clothes carefully, then the plastic will crack, that is just the nature of cheaper t-shirt printing. They are somewhat fragile, so I would recommend a low temperature wash and gentle cycle in the washing machine. Even better, hand wash.

The alternatives are for me to try a more expensive type of t-shirt printing (which could well give the same result and require similar care) which will cost probably £4-5 more each. The final option is embroidery. This is the most expensive of the options and would probably cost £20 each. This will however withstand washing and would probably come on a polo shirt as opposed to a regular t-shirt.

Let me know your thoughts and "vote" on whatever you prefer.
 
CharlieCooper said:
So the score with the t-shirts is that I have a solution that will yield similar results to before. If you don't wash your clothes carefully, then the plastic will crack, that is just the nature of cheaper t-shirt printing. They are somewhat fragile, so I would recommend a low temperature wash and gentle cycle in the washing machine. Even better, hand wash.

The alternatives are for me to try a more expensive type of t-shirt printing (which could well give the same result and require similar care) which will cost probably £4-5 more each. The final option is embroidery. This is the most expensive of the options and would probably cost £20 each. This will however withstand washing and would probably come on a polo shirt as opposed to a regular t-shirt.

Let me know your thoughts and "vote" on whatever you prefer.
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I'm perfectly happy with the current option, since all of my washing has a low temperature wash anyway.
If the majority go for embroidery, then I'll still fork out for that :)
 
Embroidery = withstand the fires of mordor. But if it's only comes on a polo shirt, I don't really like that.

Tbh, I'd probably buy another one, mine is "cracking" a bit too.
Let's see what others have to say.
 
joey said:
Embroidery = withstand the fires of mordor. But if it's only comes on a polo shirt, I don't really like that.

Tbh, I'd probably buy another one, mine is "cracking" a bit too.
Let's see what others have to say.
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I doubt having it embroidered onto a t-shirt would change the cost, it would just look better. Otherwise it'd be a bit like the bilbao one? You know what I mean :P So you can have t-shirt if you like.
 
I'm not too keen on polo shirts either. If it's possible to get it embroidered on a t-shirt, I'd definately be up for one ( I didn't exactly get if that was possible or not, but if so, my vote goes to that option).
 
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Jason said:
I'm not too keen on polo shirts either. If it's possible to get it embroidered on a t-shirt, I'd definately be up for one ( I didn't exactly get if that was possible or not, but if so, my vote goes to that option).
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There are two types of garment. T-shirt and polo shirt. There are three ways of applying an image to said garment. Cheap printing, more expensive printing and embroidering. You can have whatever garment you desire but we must all have the same printing/embroidering method.

My only concerns for embroidering and a regular t-shirt is that the results will resemble the bilbao European Championship t-shirt. It doesn't feel very nice to wear and the patch is a bit "hard and crusty" (actually a Joey Gouly quote from when we got it :P). I can provide photos if you don't know what I'm talking about. That's your choice though. The costs won't change according to the garment you want. It's more the printing/embroidering that needs to be decided on. Hope that clears it up :)
 
In that case, I'll vote for expensive printing on a t-shirt. (Size L for me in any case) Thx
 
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Hi Charlie,
I love these shirts - would you be so kind as to add me to the list?

Michael Erskine: Large size

BTW: if anyone liked my "Intuitive F2L" shirt, it was a one-off printed at Signature Leisurewear here in Nottingham - they were good on the phone: I talked to sales staff and the printer who was working on my design and they both offered advice on the options for garments, design choice and durability: a big catalogue of garments http://www.signatureleisurewear.co.uk/catalogue.htm -- I was tempted to get a German flag sleeve shirt! I went for a simple tee for £15 all-in which I think is a good price for a one-off.
 
MichaelErskine said:
Hi Charlie,
I love these shirts - would you be so kind as to add me to the list?

Michael Erskine: Large size

BTW: if anyone liked my "Intuitive F2L" shirt, it was a one-off printed at Signature Leisurewear here in Nottingham - they were good on the phone: I talked to sales staff and the printer who was working on my design and they both offered advice on the options for garments, design choice and durability: a big catalogue of garments http://www.signatureleisurewear.co.uk/catalogue.htm -- I was tempted to get a German flag sleeve shirt! I went for a simple tee for £15 all-in which I think is a good price for a one-off.
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LOL Michael you are hilarious. View the site to understand that everybody :P

And yes, I shall add you to the list. You're welcome.

I think £15 is reasonable for a high quality print, but then again even the highest of quality can still lead to cracking etc. if not looked after properly. I want to avoid this happening because it will no doubt be "my fault" :P I've used a few printers here in Bristol who I seem to recall offer embroidered polo-shirts for a committee I was on for £17.50 each. That included the logo, the t-shirt itself and personalised names on it. I think that is very reasonable. Tell me what you all think.
 
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