A little too faded

I am a little disappointed in the t-shirt I ordered, in that while I did create a logo with a distressed lettering, it is even more faded on the t-shirt. After washing inside out on gentle, cold cycle before wearing, per the instructions, the design got even more faded with the first wash. It's still wearable, but I'm not sure I would order more, as I'm not sure about the long-term quality. I do love Sticker Mule, but maybe not for t-shirts. Plus, the t-shirt isn't the softest. I love the bella-canvas brand a lot and was hoping it would be a bit more like that. It's thicker and a bit rougher (though not as rough and thick as some!).