{"id":2495,"date":"2022-09-18T01:39:26","date_gmt":"2022-09-18T01:39:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tshirtgrowth.com\/?p=2495"},"modified":"2023-03-04T04:27:06","modified_gmt":"2023-03-04T04:27:06","slug":"best-shirts-for-bleaching","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tshirtgrowth.com\/best-shirts-for-bleaching\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Type of Shirt for Bleaching [+3 Bleaching Methods]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you want to get a little creative with the things you wear and want to bleach your shirts, one of the questions you need to consider is the best types of shirts for bleaching. This is <strong>not<\/strong> a review of different brands of t-shirts but rather a recommendation on the fabric type and color that is the best for bleaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I will answer this question and explore some of the top bleaching processes. This will help you to choose which shirt you need, and what methods are the best for your own application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/tshirtgrowth.com\/best-shirts-for-bleaching\/#%E2%80%8BWhat_Are_The_Best_Shirts_For_Bleaching\" title=\"\u200bWhat Are The Best Shirts For Bleaching?\">\u200bWhat Are The Best Shirts For Bleaching?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/tshirtgrowth.com\/best-shirts-for-bleaching\/#%E2%80%8BWhat_Are_The_Different_Bleaching_Processes\" title=\"\u200bWhat Are The Different Bleaching Processes?\">\u200bWhat Are The Different Bleaching Processes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/tshirtgrowth.com\/best-shirts-for-bleaching\/#%E2%80%8BThe_Spray_Method\" title=\"\u200bThe Spray Method\">\u200bThe Spray Method<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/tshirtgrowth.com\/best-shirts-for-bleaching\/#%E2%80%8BThe_Tie_Dye_Method\" title=\"\u200bThe Tie Dye Method\">\u200bThe Tie Dye Method<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/tshirtgrowth.com\/best-shirts-for-bleaching\/#%E2%80%8BThe_Flick_Method\" title=\"\u200bThe Flick Method\">\u200bThe Flick Method<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%8BWhat_Are_The_Best_Shirts_For_Bleaching\"><\/span><strong>\u200bWhat Are The Best Shirts For Bleaching?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On the whole, the best shirts for bleaching are cotton or cotton blend t-shirts. Dark colors will show bleach better than light ones, so you should opt for these to make your designs stand out. Don\u2019t try to bleach full polyester or other synthetic materials, as these will not bleach properly.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best shirts for bleaching are usually cotton shirts. Many people recommend buying blended shirts because they are less likely to develop holes, but you can opt for pure cotton ones if you bleach them with care. Shirts that bleach best include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>100 percent cotton shirts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shirts with a high cotton percentage and some polyester<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ringspun cotton t-shirts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dark-colored t-shirts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Before deciding to bleach a shirt, you will need to check what the cotton content is. Fully polyester shirts will not bleach well because of how the fibers are designed. There is also a high chance that the bleach will react badly with the fibers and cause them to degrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it has been mixed with cotton, you can bleach a polyester shirt because the bleach will affect the cotton parts and strip some of the colors out of these fibers. However, you should be aware that fully cotton shirts will bleach more effectively and may have a better appearance because bleach can affect all fibers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of our favorite brands for bleaching are Bella 3001 ringspun or Gildan 5000 cotton tees. These will take bleach extremely well, and if you choose a dark-colored shirt, you can get some great, striking designs. Light fabrics will not show bleach well, so avoid yellow, cream, light blue, pale pink, or white shirts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%8BWhat_Are_The_Different_Bleaching_Processes\"><\/span><strong>\u200bWhat Are The Different Bleaching Processes?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many different ways to bleach a t-shirt, but you should always take safety precautions to protect your eyes and skin. Work in a well-ventilated space and wear old clothes so that it won\u2019t matter if you accidentally get bleach on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%8BThe_Spray_Method\"><\/span><strong>\u200bThe Spray Method<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most common methods for bleaching a shirt involves setting a stencil in the desired position on the shirt, then adding chlorine bleach to a spray bottle and spraying it onto the stencil.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The stencil will protect the fabric beneath it, while the other fibers will come into contact with the bleach and the bleach will strip out the color. Make sure you put some cardboard inside the shirt to stop the bleach from soaking through and affecting the fibers on the back of the shirt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will then need to rinse the shirt thoroughly and run it through a washing machine (with no other clothes) to remove the excess bleach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We highly recommend visiting Autumn&#8217;s DIY tutorial showing how to use stencils to bleach t-shirts. She shows how to create stenciled bleach t-shirts that look amazing: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itsalwaysautumn.com\/diy-halloween-bleach-dyed-t-shirts.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DIY Halloween Bleach Dyed T-shirts<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/tshirtgrowth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/halloween-diy-shirt-green-768x768-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2498\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tshirtgrowth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/halloween-diy-shirt-green-768x768-1.webp 768w, https:\/\/tshirtgrowth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/halloween-diy-shirt-green-768x768-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/tshirtgrowth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/halloween-diy-shirt-green-768x768-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/tshirtgrowth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/halloween-diy-shirt-green-768x768-1-70x70.webp 70w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itsalwaysautumn.com\/diy-halloween-bleach-dyed-t-shirts.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ItsAlwaysAutumn.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%8BThe_Tie_Dye_Method\"><\/span><strong>\u200bThe Tie Dye Method<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also create a reverse tie-dye effect using the bleaching process. Again, this works best on cotton shirts. You will need a brightly colored shirt. Tie up parts of it with rubber bands to protect some of the fabric, wrapping these areas tightly in the rubber band. Add 1 part bleach and 1 part water to a bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Submerge the shirt in the solution and wait for around 10 minutes, and then take the shirt out and rinse it. Check whether you are happy with the bleached area (or areas) and then wash the shirt in your washing machine, away from other clothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%8BThe_Flick_Method\"><\/span><strong>\u200bThe Flick Method<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need an open space for this as the bleach will be less controlled. Place a brightly colored shirt on a work surface and mix 1 part bleach with 1 part water. Wear gloves and eye protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a brush with stiff bristles and use this to flick the bleach at the shirt in a random pattern, moving your hand around so that the bleach will hit different parts of the fabric. Remember to add cardboard to the shirt if you only want the design on one side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you have finished, you should again rinse and wash the shirt to remove the bleach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u200bConclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best shirts for bleaching are those with a high cotton count, or 100% cotton. Always opt for bright colors so your designs will be vivid, and don\u2019t try to bleach shirts that contain a lot of polyester or other synthetic fibers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you want to get a little creative with the things you wear and want to bleach your shirts, one of the questions you need to consider is the best types of shirts for bleaching. 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