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How to remove a glued-in shirt label LurfysMa 02-28-2008
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Posted by Veloise on February 29, 2008, 1:10 pm
LurfysMa wrote:
> Can anyone suggest a way to remove a glued-in label in the back of a
> polo shirt?
> ...rather annoying rubberized label glued in the back where the sewn-in labels
usually are.

> I find all labels annoying and I always cut them out. This one glued
> in and I cannot even get a corner free.

> The label says it is a Cutter & Buck shirt and it also says CBDryTec.
...
The fabric sounds like a polyester, which is probably good
news...somewhat indestructible to mild solvents. Likely it would melt
if you applied enough iron heat to melt the label glue.

I would try a non-acetone nail polish. (Test a hem first.) Probably
lay the shirt flat, label side down (on a protected surface like a
sink) and apply the remover to saturate the fabric on the outside of
the label. Wait a few minutes, then tease the corners to determine any
progress.

Someone suggested sewing a patch on the skin side. You could also
carefully cut the label and the fabric out of the shirt, then sew a
slightly larger patch on the outside. (I've seen many shirts where the
manufacturer is not content to make a profit only from the garment
sale, but the wearer also has to become a billboard. A small piece of
colorful fabric used in this fashion could be a nice design element.)

There's always re-gifting...

HTH

--Karen D.
not responsible for any melted fabric!

Posted by Lurfys Maw on February 29, 2008, 3:37 pm
On Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:10:55 -0800 (PST), Veloise

>LurfysMa wrote:
>> Can anyone suggest a way to remove a glued-in label in the back of a
>> polo shirt?
>> ...rather annoying rubberized label glued in the back where the sewn-in
labels usually are.
>
>> I find all labels annoying and I always cut them out. This one glued
>> in and I cannot even get a corner free.
>
>> The label says it is a Cutter & Buck shirt and it also says CBDryTec.
>...
>The fabric sounds like a polyester,

The label sewn into the shorttail says 60% cotton, 40% polyester. It
also says machine wash cold, delicate cycle, no bleach, tumble dry
low, low iron if needed, no fabric softener, do not dry clean.

Why no fabric softener?

>which is probably good
>news...somewhat indestructible to mild solvents. Likely it would melt
>if you applied enough iron heat to melt the label glue.

It says low iron if needed. Could I try that first?

>I would try a non-acetone nail polish. (Test a hem first.) Probably
>lay the shirt flat, label side down (on a protected surface like a
>sink) and apply the remover to saturate the fabric on the outside of
>the label. Wait a few minutes, then tease the corners to determine any
>progress.

How about one of those products for removing stickers from jars, like
Goof-Off or Gunk. I use them all the time for getting the price
stickers off of things. I have had a couple of bad experiences where
it softened the plastic, link on a DVD case.

>Someone suggested sewing a patch on the skin side. You could also
>carefully cut the label and the fabric out of the shirt, then sew a
>slightly larger patch on the outside.

Now you are messing with me...right?

>(I've seen many shirts where the
>manufacturer is not content to make a profit only from the garment
>sale, but the wearer also has to become a billboard.

I never buy or wear those.

>A small piece of
>colorful fabric used in this fashion could be a nice design element.)
>
>There's always re-gifting...

That would get me in trouble...;-)

>HTH
>
>--Karen D.
>not responsible for any melted fabric!

What? That leaves only me.

Posted by Jenn Ridley on February 29, 2008, 4:05 pm

>On Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:10:55 -0800 (PST), Veloise
>
>>LurfysMa wrote:
>>> Can anyone suggest a way to remove a glued-in label in the back of a
>>> polo shirt?
>>> ...rather annoying rubberized label glued in the back where the sewn-in
labels usually are.
>>
>>> I find all labels annoying and I always cut them out. This one glued
>>> in and I cannot even get a corner free.
>>
>>> The label says it is a Cutter & Buck shirt and it also says CBDryTec.
>>...
>>The fabric sounds like a polyester,
>
>The label sewn into the shorttail says 60% cotton, 40% polyester. It
>also says machine wash cold, delicate cycle, no bleach, tumble dry
>low, low iron if needed, no fabric softener, do not dry clean.
>
>Why no fabric softener?
>

The waxes in the fabric softener will mess with the DryTec. AAUI,
DryTec, and similar fabrics, is a combination of fabric weave and
treatment that allows moisture to wick through the fabric away from
the body but not back towards it. Fabric softeners work by coating
the fabric. That coating will interfere with the wicking properties,
and the shirt will become clammy and uncomfortable to wear.

--
Jenn Ridley : jridley@chartermi.net

Posted by Lurfys Maw on February 29, 2008, 4:28 pm
On Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:05:59 -0500, Jenn Ridley

>
>>On Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:10:55 -0800 (PST), Veloise
>>
>>>LurfysMa wrote:
>>>> Can anyone suggest a way to remove a glued-in label in the back of a
>>>> polo shirt?
>>>> ...rather annoying rubberized label glued in the back where the sewn-in
labels usually are.
>>>
>>>> I find all labels annoying and I always cut them out. This one glued
>>>> in and I cannot even get a corner free.
>>>
>>>> The label says it is a Cutter & Buck shirt and it also says CBDryTec.
>>>...
>>>The fabric sounds like a polyester,
>>
>>The label sewn into the shorttail says 60% cotton, 40% polyester. It
>>also says machine wash cold, delicate cycle, no bleach, tumble dry
>>low, low iron if needed, no fabric softener, do not dry clean.
>>
>>Why no fabric softener?
>>
>
>The waxes in the fabric softener will mess with the DryTec. AAUI,
>DryTec, and similar fabrics, is a combination of fabric weave and
>treatment that allows moisture to wick through the fabric away from
>the body but not back towards it. Fabric softeners work by coating
>the fabric. That coating will interfere with the wicking properties,
>and the shirt will become clammy and uncomfortable to wear.

I never knew that. Thanks.

Posted by Veloise on February 29, 2008, 5:14 pm
Lurfys Maw wrote:
...
> >Someone suggested sewing a patch on the skin side. You could also
> >carefully cut the label and the fabric out of the shirt, then sew a
> >slightly larger patch on the outside.
>
> Now you are messing with me...right?
Not at all! If there's something permanent on a garment, covering it
up is an option. I feel your pain on the scratchy tags (yeah there are
troubles in the world and life, but if it's possible to wear a scratch-
free shirt, go for it).

I've sewn appliques and fabric patches over holes (designed or
accidental) forever. Also: Added wide gussets to underarms and
princessy side seams. Deconstructed a straight skirt, morphing it into
an A-line one. Added pockets. Removed shoulder pads. Picked out
elastic wrist casings and replaced with wide cuffs. Changed a hemline.
Made long sleeves into short. Made a tailed shirt into a straight hem.
Picked the tails off a patchwork shirt and added to side seams and
shoulder tops. Etc. etc.

A home handyman I know says, "anything can be fixed." Glad that the
citrus solvent did the trick. And if it leaves a mark on the center
yoke back, you know what to do!

--Karen D.

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