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It can cause discoloration, weaken the shirt fibers, and damage the print."}],"full_coverage_print_inside_out_washing":[{"url":"https://www.printablepress.com/how-to-wash-screen-printed-t-shirts/","quote":"Figure 1 — Turning a screen printed shirt inside-out before washing shields the ink layer from direct friction and drum contact."},{"url":"https://www.boltprinting.com/blog/how-to-wash-screen-printed-shirts","quote":"Turn the shirt inside out before washing"}]},"entry_sources":{"heat_induced_cracking":["https://www.printablepress.com/how-to-wash-screen-printed-t-shirts/","https://www.boltprinting.com/blog/how-to-wash-screen-printed-shirts"],"fabric_softener_avoidance":["https://www.printablepress.com/how-to-wash-screen-printed-t-shirts/","https://www.boltprinting.com/blog/how-to-wash-screen-printed-shirts"],"bleach_and_brightener_sensitivity":["https://www.printablepress.com/how-to-wash-screen-printed-t-shirts/","https://www.boltprinting.com/blog/how-to-wash-screen-printed-shirts"],"full_coverage_print_inside_out_washing":["https://www.printablepress.com/how-to-wash-screen-printed-t-shirts/","https://www.boltprinting.com/blog/how-to-wash-screen-printed-shirts"]}},"recycled_cotton_fabric_quality":{"title":"How recycled cotton jersey feels and wears over time","entries":{"pre_consumer_recycled_organic_cotton":"The T-shirt's circular manufacturing uses cutting scraps from Le 31's own organic cotton tees, resulting in recycled fibers that are essentially uncontaminated, color-consistent, and free from the degradation of post-consumer waste — characteristics that help the fabric retain more of the original organic jersey's softness and strength.","mechanically_recycled_cotton_tensile_strength":"Mechanically recycled cotton fibers have 10–50% lower tensile strength than virgin cotton because shredding shortens staple length, so the fabric is best suited for everyday casual wear rather than high-stress activities — a natural match for the T-shirt's comfort fit and relaxed styling."},"entry_quotes":{"mechanically_recycled_cotton_tensile_strength":[{"url":"https://help.wazoodle.com/article/934-proeco-reinspire-recycled-cotton-discovery","quote":"recycled cotton fibers have 10–50% lower tensile strength than virgin cotton due to shorter staple length from mechanical recycling."},{"url":"https://help.wazoodle.com/article/934-proeco-reinspire-recycled-cotton-discovery","quote":"These fabrics are designed for everyday apparel and casual wear — not heavy-duty or high-stress applications."}]},"entry_sources":{"mechanically_recycled_cotton_tensile_strength":["https://help.wazoodle.com/article/934-proeco-reinspire-recycled-cotton-discovery"]}}}},"handle":"botanical-t-shirt-comfort-fit-circular-manufacturing-6955-226983","storefront_path":"/en/men-clothing/t-shirts-tanks/prints-patterns/botanical-t-shirt-comfort-fit-circular-manufacturing--6955-226983","storefront_url":"https://ai.simons.ca/en/men-clothing/t-shirts-tanks/prints-patterns/botanical-t-shirt-comfort-fit-circular-manufacturing--6955-226983"}}