Custom Apparel Care Instructions

Keeping your customized apparel looking good isn’t difficult, but it requires following a few cleaning best practices. Use these basic steps to keep your special designs looking great for years to come.

T-Shirts, Hoodies, & Sweatshirts

The best way to clean personalized tops and extend their life is by hand washing, but that’s not always practical. So we’ve summarized the steps:

Machine Washing

• Wash inside out
• Wash using cold water
• Use the gentle cycle, unless heavily soiled
• Do not iron print or embroidered areas
• Tumble dry on a low heat setting, or lay flat and air dry
• Do not dry clean

Hand Washing

• Pre-treat soiled areas with a stain remover spray
• Wash inside out
• Wash using cold water and mild detergent
• Gently buff stains with a clean washcloth
• Soak in soapy water for 10+ minutes
• Rinse thoroughly with cool water and gently wring out
• Hang on a rounded hanger to air dry

Need more detail? Check out our blog post How to Wash and Dry Screen Printed T-Shirts.

Hats

Hands down, the best way to clean a custom hat is by hand washing. While that may not be reasonable for some, any alternative may produce an undesirable result. Here are the basics:

Hand Washing

• Pre-treat soiled areas with a stain remover spray
• Soak in warm water with mild detergent for 30 minutes
• Gently scrub with a soft brush until clean
• Air dry on a round form, like an upside-down bowl

This method won the test described in our blog post How to Wash a Hat.