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Posted by Lurfys Maw on February 29, 2008, 3:37 pm
On Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:10:55 -0800 (PST), Veloise
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>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.
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>> 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?
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>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?
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>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.
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>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?
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>(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.
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>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...;-)
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>HTH
>--Karen D.
>not responsible for any melted fabric!
What? That leaves only me.
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Posted by Veloise on February 29, 2008, 5:14 pm
Lurfys Maw wrote:
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> >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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Posted by Lurfys Maw on February 29, 2008, 4:34 pm
On Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:10:55 -0800 (PST), Veloise
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>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.
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>> 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.
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Posted by Emily Bengston on February 29, 2008, 10:41 pm
On 2/29/08 3:34 PM, in article s8ugs3h77435ub9tlg2jaa8so5q8n7a468@4ax.com,
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> 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
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Posted by Lurfys Maw on February 29, 2008, 11:10 pm
wrote:
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>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.
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>> 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