oakland ehs Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Just wondering, if anyone has ordered a name and number jersey from Majestic, is the name and number actually STITCHED on? Or is it glued, which makes it all but impossible to get taken off and re-crested if necessary?I know some companies do it, like CCM with their replica jerseys last year. If you got it straight from them with a name and number on it then it was likely glued, which is cheap and while it still looks good, it doesn't come off and can't be re-done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEANS Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 there's a whole room of little old ladies actually stitching the names / numbers on, i kid you not. https://www.andrewsterlachini.com/ or http://dribbble.com/MEANS1974 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 You're talking baseball jerseys?I believe they are both - the patches are glued into place and then stitched to the jersey. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmorss9 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Gothamite and Means are correct- whether using automated machinery or sewing by hand, the letters and numbers ahve to be heat pressed onto the jersey to prevent puckering. "Hats for bats. Keep bats warm. Gracias" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakland ehs Posted October 25, 2007 Author Share Posted October 25, 2007 I'm not completely clear on the answer, because you agreed with them and then kind of contradicted them.I'm asking if the numbers and the nameplate are STITCHED onto the jersey? If they are, then they are heat pressed too? But heat pressing can be removed properly without a problem, without leaving a mark, right? Or is there some glue involved with that?I just want to be able to get the jersey re-done if need be, and if it's glued then I'd be fudged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 The patches, numbers and letters have a plastic backing. They are heat-pressed onto the jersey so the plastic melts and glues them to the fabric, holding them in place. They are then stitched to the jersey.So he didn't contradict himself - it's not an either/or. The answer is "both."It has been my experience that the "glue" isn't particularly strong (because it alone isn't expected to keep the letters on), nor does it leave an indelible mark. But I wouldn't count on that.If you're considering changing a name/number, I'd recommend contracting with an experienced professional. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakland ehs Posted October 25, 2007 Author Share Posted October 25, 2007 I know a place that does it, I just want it to properly come off without leaving a mark on the jersey, or without it being a major pain.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 If they're used to doing it then you're probably okay, for what that's worth. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razzer37 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I sew twill all the time and my experience is that if the numbers have been heat pressed and sewn there will be an outline that will not come out after many washes.The reason for heat pressing is not for puckering, it is to stop fraying of the twill.The only way no outline will happen is if they were using uncoated twillHope this helpsRazzer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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