Gildan Ultra Cotton Polo shirts

[v-embroidery]

Doing 30 Gildan Ultra Cotton pique polo shirts. Logo is 3000 stitches. Need advice on what type of backing to use. Does it help to use solvy ontop?

[Barbara Bunker]

I always use Solvy on top of knits to keep the stitches from sinking into the shirt.

Barbara in Broomfield, CO

[gcannon]

I use 1 piece of 3 ounce on top of 1 piece of 1.5 ounce cut-away. My boss hates solvy, since we are a mail-order company, and many times ship the shirt as soon as I'm done with it. I like solvy & use it for my own work, but on pique, and not being able to use solvy, I have to compensate every knit design in my files with extra density.

[crossthread]

I have found that the Polymesh stabilizer is great for knits, t shirts etc. I use the solvy on top of any knit too.

Pam

[v-embroidery]

Thanks, everyone. Tried solvy and it does help with pique. Just a pain to remove them.

[Tcrooksy]

Any tips on removing Solvy?

[Wishes]

Just spray with water to disolve it then pat with a paper towel to help remove hoop ring and extra solvy.

[Rod or Sharon]

If you do the above, it can leave "stiff" feeling to the garment until it is laundered to remove it. I pull off as much Solvy as possible once the garment is sewn, then spritz the garment lightly with a spray bottle of water and take the leftover of Solvy that you pulled off (wadded up in your fingers) and dab the remainder small pieces of Solvy. It will lift it like taking chewing gum off. REMEMBER to keep turning the Solvy in your hand however because if it becomes too wet, it will become a sticky mess in your fingers.
Sharon

[Bill C @ Fineline]

Been using spray starch for 5 years and have not had a problem. Use it to take out hoop marks and remove solvy. We spray in on small letters with solvy on them & use a tooth brush lightly and then wipe with a cloth. On hoop marks, we lightly spray them & wipe with a cloth.Of course remove most of the solvy you can before spraying. This makes fast removal and it dries faster then water. Tried sizing but didn't work as well. Bill from Fine Line

[Barbara Bunker]

A little segue (segway) here: I've started using heataway topping on my knits and have saved so much time not having to mess with getting Solvy out.

Barb Bunker
Broomfield, CO

[Frecklebelly]

We've tried many techniques over the years to remove excess Solvy. What works best for us is our garment steamer. A few seconds of steaming not only removes Solvy, but hoop marks too, leaving the garment fresh and ready for folding/packing.

Carole
Frecklebelly

[KERRMINATOR]

Hey Barbara
Where do you get heataway topping? How do you remove it? Do you use a heat gun, iron, or steamer? How does it compare to solvy as far as removal, and effectiveness in making designs look better?

We're having some difficulties being fast since the solvy is taking up so much time trying to steam it off. I hadn't heard of heataway topping before so I'm hoping this is a good alternative. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Thanks!

[Frecklebelly]

Hi Kerrminator, When removing Solvy try a gentle spritz of water on the BACK of the embroidery before trimming the backing. Wait a moment or 2 to allow the embroidery threads to wick the dampness to the top of the design, then Voila! the Solvy comes cleanly away from the stitching - easily and in one piece! No more steaming the front, no more gobs of stray goo, just spray the back lightly and remove. Works wonderfully and saves so much time!

- Carole
Frecklebelly