Hi, a new restaurant owner just asked me to letter their name on opposite sides of six nice cloth umbrellas. They have all been scotchguarded, according to the label, and if you throw a cup of water on them, it runs right off with no absorbtion. If you sprinkle little bits on, you can rub it (water) in a bit. Just a bit. The label has the usual warranty disclaimer about anything with solvents or bleach damaging the fabric which looks like a cotton/synthetic blend. Has anyone any ideas on what may adhere to it, or a workaround? I've told him I don't think it's possible, but no one likes to be beaten on something like this! I wondered about automotice lacquer with fish-eye drops in it, but the lacquer thinner doesn't go well with masking film unless you're gentle. Thanks in advance for any ideas. Best wishes
Posted by dispatch (Member # 1053) on :
Embroidery?? or anything on a separate panel to be sewn on
Posted by Ian Stewart-Koster (Member # 3500) on :
Thanks, that was my only other thought- screen printed on a valance, and have it sewn all round the umbrellas afterwards. Currently it's in the too hard basket. I appreciate the thoughts.
Posted by dispatch (Member # 1053) on :
Best part about the embroidery method is it will probably outlast the umbrella, easy to keep a few extras or add'tl or replacements/repairs, and done rightshould look very good.
Also, you mentioned "new owner" if (as frequently happens) you have another new owner next year, its easy to change!
