Wearable Art Cyanotype Tee – "The Knotted Tree of Elizabeth Park"

Wearable Art Cyanotype Tee

 

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CYANOTYPE PRINTING PROCESS

 

• The Wearable Art Cyanotype Tee is printed by the artist using cyanotype chemistry, digital negatives, and sunlight

• Due to the nature of printing with cyanotype chemistry and sunlight, print placement, saturation, and chemical printing area may vary. Cyanotype t-shirts are one-of-a-kind, which is part of the fun!

• Variations are limited for cyanotype tees because I run a small business that can have only so much inventory. If you are looking for something specific, feel free to make a custom order–just expect it to take roughly 5-10 days for me to print.

 

WASHING CYANOTYPE CLOTHING

 

When putting your clothing in the laundry machine, here are the things to look out for, which create irreversible effects:

• Contact with any substance of alkaline pH (pH > 7). Please note, most laundry detergents contain alkaline ingredients.

• Water and high ionic strength solutions. If your laundry detergent contains anionic surfactants, that could be a concern.

 

If you want to wash your cyanotypes, my advice is to hand wash using a neutral and non-ionic soap. The closest thing I have been able to find is Dr. Bronner's Pure Castile Liquid Soap, which still contains citric acid, which is ionic and acidic.

 

Anecdotally, I have washed my own cyanotype t-shirt multiple times using the “Seventh Generation: Clean with Purpose” detergent and have not noticed a change in print quality. However, if a little yellowing would make you devastated, don’t buy cyanotype wearable art! You have been warned :~)

 

 

ADDITIONAL CARE INSTRUCTIONS

 

• According to Jacquard (the chemistry brand I use): "Cyanotype prints are archival. However, yellowing may occur if prints are exposed to phosphates or high pH solutions. Cyanotype printed fabrics should always be laundered in cold water using non-phosphate detergents. Use care while handling cyanotype prints, as sweat and hand oils may also cause discoloration. "

• Cyanotypes do fade in sunlight, however, you can reverse this process by leaving your cyanotype in a dark, airy location (you want your cyanotype to have access to oxygen), as this will reverse the sunlight-induced fading. After 5 days, the fading is reduced by 99%, essentially returning the cyanotype to its original state, if not slightly lighter than it originally was.

 

If you are interested in checking out the source I used, there is more information here: https://www.mikeware.co.uk/downloads/Cyanomicon_II.pdf

 

 

DESCRIPTION

 

Comfort Colors introduces the “Comfort Colors 1717” garment-dyed t-shirt; a fully customizable tee made 100% with ring-spun cotton. The soft-washed, garment-dyed fabric brings extra coziness to your wardrobe while the relaxed fit makes it an excellent daily choice. The double-needle stitching throughout the tee makes it highly durable while the lack of side-seams helps the shirt retain its tubular shape. Comfort Colors is a proud member of the US Cotton Trust protocol which means this shirt is made with ethically and sustainably sourced cotton while the OEKO TEX-certified dyes mean all your prints come alive with eco-friendly, vibrant colors that last and are salt-free.

 

PRODUCT FEATURES

 

• Comfort Colors styles are garment dyed for that lived-in feel and almost no shrinkage at home

• Made with 100% soft ring spun U.S. cotton fabric and cotton threads

• Heavy fabric (6.1 oz/yd² (206.8 g/m²))

• Available in sizes S through 4XL

• Colors available: White, Ivory, Black, and Blossom

• Topstitched, classic width, rib collar

• Relaxed fit, seamless body

• Signature twill label and shoulder to shoulder twill tape

• Please note: Shade variations are inherent in the pigment dye process

• Style code: C1717

 

SIZE CHART

 

	S	M	L	XL	2XL	3XL	4XL
Width, in	18.25	20.25	22.00	24.00	26.00	27.75	29.75
Length, in	26.62	28.00	29.37	30.75	31.62	32.50	33.50
Sleeve length from center back, in	16.25	17.75	19.00	20.50	21.75	23.25	24.63
Size tolerance, in	1.50	1.50	1.50	1.50	1.50	1.50	1.50

 

SUSTAINABILITY

 

• Comfort Colors is a proud member of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol

• Made with OEKO-TEX certified low-impact dyes

• Clean pigment dye colors are salt free

• Comfort Colors reduces plastic waste by the removal of polybags from all products except color White

• Learn more at: Gildan | Making Apparel Better (gildancorp.com)

 

Respect for people

 

Comfort Colors embraces responsibility to treat their people with respect and dignity by providing rewarding, safe, and healthy work environments.

 

Respect for environment

 

Comfort Colors manufactures clothes in an environmentally conscious way by paying attention to every detail, every drop of water and energy.

 

Respect for circularity

 

Comfort Colors diverts waste from landings by finding creative ways to reduce, reuse, recycle, and recover.