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.

Screen Printing

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

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Direct-to-Garment (DTG)

We use the latest direct-to-garment (DTG) printing technology to offer a wide variety of printable garments and design color options. We use high-quality inks that won't fade for a long time if taken care of properly.

Keep in mind that the original manufacturer's care instructions don't take into consideration the DTG printing process. So we suggest following the care instructions on this page to learn how to take care of your printed garments properly.

Printed apparel can be machine-washed cold, inside-out on a gentle cycle with a mild detergent and like colors. Use non-chlorine bleach only when necessary. You shouldn't use any fabric softeners or dry-clean the items.

DTG-printed apparel can be tumble-dried on a low cycle, but hang-dry works best. When it comes to ironing, use cool iron inside-out. Don't iron the print.

Follow these instructions carefully to avoid fading and cracking of the print, and shrinking the garment that can occur if you wash or dry it on a high setting.

Transfers / Direct-to-Film (DTF)

We use the latest direct-to-film (DTF) printing technology to offer high-quality prints that will maintain great color and vibrancy over time—even exceeding the color fastness of the garment itself.

Keep in mind that the original manufacturer’s care instructions don’t take into consideration the DTF printing process. So we suggest following the care instructions on this page to learn how to take care of your printed garments properly.

DTF printed apparel can be machine-washed cold, inside-out on a gentle cycle using your washer’s recommended amount of detergent. You shouldn’t use any fabric softeners.

It can be tumble-dried on a low cycle, however air drying is preferred for the print to last longer. When it comes to ironing, use a cool iron inside-out. Don’t iron the print.

Follow these instructions carefully to avoid fading and cracking of the print, and shrinking the garment that can occur if you wash or dry it on a high setting.

Embroidery

Embroidered apparel can be machine-washed cold, inside-out on a gentle cycle with a mild detergent and like colors. You can use a small amount of chlorine bleach, but non-chlorine is the safer option.

If you notice any color residue in water, rinse the garment in lukewarm water and then in cold several times, but try not to rub any stained embroidery. Embroidered clothing can also be dry-cleaned.

After washing, don't leave the clothing to soak or lie in a pile while wet. Don't wring out the embroidered items, but if you want to tumble-dry them, use a cool air setting.

If the garment needs ironing, do it inside-out, preferably between two pieces of cloth. You shouldn't wet embroidery before ironing or use a steam iron.

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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