1.Always, always turn the shirt inside out when
washing
Doing this will help preserve the design on your
shirt, but at the same time getting it nice and
washed and cleaned. If you end up ignoring any
other rule on this list, make sure to follow this
one. Turning the shirt inside out prevents the
image from receiving so much agitation from the
washer, especially if you have a washer with an
agitator. The friction of the machine will likely
cause the image to crack. If you’ve ever washed
a shirt with a print of medium or bad quality, you
know what we’re talking about. It comes out of
the washer all cracked and discolored.
2.Don’t wash the shirt on hot temperature
It’s generally recommended to wash ALL shirts
on cool and only rarely wash them on warm
cycles – and only if it’s extremely necessary. The
plastic-type property of the silk designs in
cotton shirts are very susceptible to warm/hot
water and they will most probably bubble, crack
and peel under harsh conditions.
3.Use fabric softener or dryer sheets when
washing
Do this to avoid wrinkles (also, remove clothes
as soon as the dryer shuts off!)
4.Don't overload the washing machine!
Even though it’s common knowledge that
overloading your washer will definitely do some
damage on its drum and affect its performance
(both in front-load and top-load washers),
overloading your washer will affect your white
clothes! If the shirts are white, wash them with
only whites!
5.Fold your shirts after washing them
To that end, it's generally recommended you fold
sweaters and t-shirts to help them last longer
because putting them on hangers can stretch
them out.
Now you know! Just follow these quick and easy
tips when washing your printed shirts (which we
are sure are super awesome...) and extend their
lifespan a bit.