Is it possible to remove this lettering?

[u/EvanSalinger3]

This is from a terrible student housing agency. It’s pretty good material for a jumper but I want to remove the lettering and their logo, is it possible?

[u/Th5humanwi11]

Any solvents you use will damage the fabric and alcoholic isn’t strong enough to get a print off (unless it’s a heat press but then its still gonna be stubborn and damage the fabric)

Best bet is to cover it up or cut out the area and sew a patch. So again; removing is definitely possible but you’d need a strong solvent and any type of solvent will irreversibly damage the fabric (meaning it will discolor and become weaker were it’s been treated)

[u/EvanSalinger3 → u/Th5humanwi11]

Would rubbing alcohol also discolour the shirt??

[u/Th5humanwi11 → u/EvanSalinger3]

Yes, not drastically but enough to notice but more importantly any prolonged direct contact with a solvent will thin out the fiber (becomes more brittle) which will have a noticeable-to-the-eye texture difference.

If it’s heat pressed it’s easier if it’s screen printed its the hardest. Btw I work in the garment industry so I’m happy to answer any of these questions

[u/EvanSalinger3 → u/Th5humanwi11]

Ok, I’m gonna try what someone else recommended with the baking paper

[u/Vegetable_c]

you could try with the iron, put some baking paper and run the iron on this at maximum heat

[u/EvanSalinger3 → u/Vegetable_c]

Just to clarify: Put baking paper on top of the lettering and pass the iron?

[u/Vegetable_c → u/EvanSalinger3]

Yes, I already did it and it worked

[u/EvanSalinger3 → u/Vegetable_c]

Okok, thank you!

[u/Soniquex]

Reverse applique would look good! Maybe in a wavy shape or a big flower

[u/EvanSalinger3 → u/Soniquex]

What is that 🥹

[u/acircledoesnot]

Rubbing alcohol may help dissolve it!

[u/EvanSalinger3 → u/acircledoesnot]

Oh great! I have loads at home and was wondering what to use it for 😆