#dye migration

At MADE Laboratory, we’ve made it our mission to raise the bar in apparel decoration testing. Every year, we test thousands of garments from top manufacturers, offering detailed performance data to guide decorators and brands toward better results. From fiber matte down, heat tolerance, ink compatibility and dye migration, our testing provides a roadmap for […]

How to Evaluate Polyester Garments Before Decoration and Production When it comes to decorating on polyester, dye migration is one of the most common and costly print defects. It occurs when the dyes in synthetic fabrics become reactivated under heat and migrate into the ink layer—especially whites—causing discoloration. At MADE Lab, we conduct standardized migration […]

Why Testing Matters in Apparel Decoration In the branded apparel industry, quality is everything. A smooth and bright print, a durable heat transfer, or embroidery that doesn’t pucker—these aren’t just happy accidents. They’re the result of choosing the right garment, matching it with the right art, and executing the proper decoration processes to get the […]

Apparel Fabrication Testing at MADE SanMar and MADE Lab are partnering to create better garments for the decoration industry. Before MADE Lab, most manufacturers would outsource testing to screen printing shops (or skip testing altogether). Due to the busy nature of this industry, they would often wait many weeks for results. This forced them to […]

Screen Printing with Discharge on a 50/50 Blend Creative print engineering to avoid dye migration and over seam screen printing. Recently, we used the SanMar Port & Company Core Fleece Sweatshirt Tote to make swag bags at our Water Based workshop. These totes were a great hit because of their unique style and cozy garment […]