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How to remove a glued-in shirt label LurfysMa 02-28-2008
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Posted by Lurfys Maw on February 29, 2008, 4:34 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, 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.

Based on your recommendations... ;-)

I tested some Goof Off on the shirt tail. I soaked it good, let it sit
for 10 minutes, washed it out with soap and water, then let it dry. No
discoloration or other effects.

I then soaked the back of the label as you suggested. At first, the
label didn't seem to be affected. I applied a little more Goof Off and
also applied some directly on the label. I am not sure if the Goof Off
dissolved the glue or the label itself, but it started getting soft. I
couldn't peel it off, but a butter knife was effective at scraping it
off. The label totally disintegrated, but it did come off.

I then rinsed the shirt and will pop it in the wash. It appears to
have worked.

Thanks for the tip.

Posted by Emily Bengston on February 29, 2008, 10:41 pm



On 2/29/08 3:34 PM, in article s8ugs3h77435ub9tlg2jaa8so5q8n7a468@4ax.com,

> 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, 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.
>
> Based on your recommendations... ;-)
>
> I tested some Goof Off on the shirt tail. I soaked it good, let it sit
> for 10 minutes, washed it out with soap and water, then let it dry. No
> discoloration or other effects.
>
> I then soaked the back of the label as you suggested. At first, the
> label didn't seem to be affected. I applied a little more Goof Off and
> also applied some directly on the label. I am not sure if the Goof Off
> dissolved the glue or the label itself, but it started getting soft. I
> couldn't peel it off, but a butter knife was effective at scraping it
> off. The label totally disintegrated, but it did come off.
>
> I then rinsed the shirt and will pop it in the wash. It appears to
> have worked.
>
> Thanks for the tip.
Let us know how it is after you laundry it, please. I have two that were
gifts I've never worn because of those glue-in tags. I will try the Goof
Off, I just purchased a bottle last week.
Emily


Posted by Lurfys Maw on February 29, 2008, 11:10 pm
wrote:

>
>
>
>On 2/29/08 3:34 PM, in article s8ugs3h77435ub9tlg2jaa8so5q8n7a468@4ax.com,
>
>> 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, 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.
>>
>> Based on your recommendations... ;-)
>>
>> I tested some Goof Off on the shirt tail. I soaked it good, let it sit
>> for 10 minutes, washed it out with soap and water, then let it dry. No
>> discoloration or other effects.
>>
>> I then soaked the back of the label as you suggested. At first, the
>> label didn't seem to be affected. I applied a little more Goof Off and
>> also applied some directly on the label. I am not sure if the Goof Off
>> dissolved the glue or the label itself, but it started getting soft. I
>> couldn't peel it off, but a butter knife was effective at scraping it
>> off. The label totally disintegrated, but it did come off.
>>
>> I then rinsed the shirt and will pop it in the wash. It appears to
>> have worked.
>>
>> Thanks for the tip.
>Let us know how it is after you laundry it, please. I have two that were
>gifts I've never worn because of those glue-in tags. I will try the Goof
>Off, I just purchased a bottle last week.
>Emily

I did a quick manual wash in the sink with warm water and hand soap.
After it dried off, I could not see any discoloration or any other ill
effects. It did still have a very light smell of the Goof Off. I'll
wash it in a few days when I have a full batch.

Posted by BEI Design on February 29, 2008, 11:27 pm


Lurfys Maw wrote:
> On Sat, 01 Mar 2008 03:41:27 GMT, Emily Bengston
> > > Thanks for the tip.
> > Let us know how it is after you laundry it, please. I
> > have two that were gifts I've never worn because of
> > those glue-in tags. I will try the Goof Off, I just
> > purchased a bottle last week.
> > Emily
>
> I did a quick manual wash in the sink with warm water and
> hand soap.
> After it dried off, I could not see any discoloration or
> any other ill effects. It did still have a very light
> smell of the Goof Off. I'll
> wash it in a few days when I have a full batch.

Congratulations on finding a solution! Sounds like "Goof
Off" is a good product to have on hand.

Beverly



Posted by Lurfys Maw on March 1, 2008, 2:16 am
On Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:27:35 -0800, "BEI Design"

>
>
>Lurfys Maw wrote:
>> On Sat, 01 Mar 2008 03:41:27 GMT, Emily Bengston
>> > > Thanks for the tip.
>> > Let us know how it is after you laundry it, please. I
>> > have two that were gifts I've never worn because of
>> > those glue-in tags. I will try the Goof Off, I just
>> > purchased a bottle last week.
>> > Emily
>>
>> I did a quick manual wash in the sink with warm water and
>> hand soap.
>> After it dried off, I could not see any discoloration or
>> any other ill effects. It did still have a very light
>> smell of the Goof Off. I'll
>> wash it in a few days when I have a full batch.
>
>Congratulations on finding a solution! Sounds like "Goof
>Off" is a good product to have on hand.

I couldn't survive without it. At the risk of further annoying Mary, I
also do not like the stickly residue that many price stickers leave on
stuff. Goof Off gets it right off. You do have to be a bit careful. It
will melt the typs of plastic that is used for CD cases and the like
and sadly they are virtually covered in stickers.

There are a number of similar products, such as Goo Gone, Ooops, and
Gunk (although that one may be more for grease and oil).

Simple Green is also pretty good and safer for most plastics.

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