Cracking, weathering, fading, and other changes to the ink film can happen over the life span of the shirt.
We find that the heavier deposits of ink required for a vibrant print on dark shirts will show this condition sooner than a thin layer of dark ink.
While there is very little that can be done to completely prevent this effect, we recommend careful laundry procedures to extend the life of the garment.
1. Wash in cold water with the shirt turned inside out.
2. Wash with similar colors and fabrics. Avoid washing t-shirts with heavy jeans.
3. Hang dry for maximum life.
4. Do not use bleach or detergents containing bleach.
5. Do not iron the design!
Because it’s impossible to control how people wash their clothes, cracking of light inks on dark shirts should be expected.