I print using the DTG method. I use Ricoh's Ri-1000. I experience migration specifically on Gildan tees. I only print on their sweatshirts currently. The exact model is the 18000. I have been able to mitigate most of it by curing the garments in the heat press 2 times at 280 degrees for 125 seconds each run. So the sweater gets cured through the heat press twice, for 125 seconds, at 280 degrees. Still, there is a little migration. But, it's definitely an acceptable amount and I still get 5 star reviews on those garments when customers get their shirts. The only color that I haven't been able to print on is Maroon. No matter what I get dye migration in the maroon shirts. It's terrible. Gildan uses crappy quality dye. All of my Crew, V Neck, and Long Sleeve shirts are printed on bella canvas. I never have had any dye migration with any bella canvas product and I print a lot of shirts.
Hi! currently we are facing the same issue as you shown in video, can you please suggest some preventive measures for controlling color migration during shipment.Thanks
What about heating the shirt in the dryer a day before to prevent dye migration?? To burn off any potential fumes?? I'm in the middle of a job and its driving me crazy, any tips would be appreciated for the future!
Hey Panti! We would recommend not running the garments through the dryer prior to printing as it creates an inefficiency in the workflow since you are touching the garments twice. Make sure you are using the correct low bleed ink set, and control the dryer temp to ensure the ink is not being over heated. If there is still an issue with migration, add an additional barrier screen which will combat migration even further. Hope this helps!
