The five rules
- Turn shirts inside out.
- Wash cold with similar colors.
- Skip bleach and fabric softener.
- Tumble dry low or hang dry.
- Never iron directly on the print: iron inside out if you must.
First wash for DTG and DTF
Wait at least 24 hours after receiving the shirts, then wash inside out on cold.
Care by print type
| Print type | Wash | Dry | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen print (plastisol) | Cold, inside out | Low heat or hang | High heat can crack thick prints |
| Water-based screen print | Cold or warm | Low or hang | Fades gently over time (by design) |
| DTG | Cold, inside out | Hang dry is best | Harsh detergents fade colors faster |
| DTF | Cold, inside out | Low heat | Ironing directly on the film |
| Embroidery | Cold, gentle | Low or hang | Snags from velcro and zippers |
Storing printed shirts
Fold rather than hang heavy shirts so the neck doesn’t stretch, and don’t stack them while still damp: prints can stick together.
