Care Instructions

Make it last the season

Spirit wear should survive the whole season, and the next kid. Here's how to care for each type of gear we make.

Water
Cold
Every item we make, every wash.
Garment
Inside out
The single biggest thing you can do for a print.
Dryer
Low or none
High heat is what cracks prints and warps performance fabric.
Printed

Screen-printed apparel

Tees, hoodies, crew necks.

  • Turn inside out before washing. This is the single biggest thing you can do.
  • Machine wash cold, gentle cycle, with like colors.
  • No bleach, no fabric softener. Softener breaks down prints over time.
  • Hang dry or tumble dry low. High heat is what cracks prints.
  • Never iron directly on a printed design. Iron inside out if needed.
Embroidered

Embroidered apparel

Embroidered hoodies and hats.

  • Wash inside out in cold water on gentle.
  • Skip the bleach. It fades embroidery thread unevenly.
  • Air dry when possible. Embroidery holds its shape best without high heat.
  • If threads snag, don't pull. Trim carefully or email us for advice.
Sublimated

Jerseys and uniforms

Sublimation is dyed into the fabric, so it will not crack or peel.

  • Wash cold anyway, to protect the fabric itself.
  • Wash jerseys separately or with athletic wear. Zippers and velcro chew up jersey fabric.
  • Hang dry. Never high heat, which can warp performance fabric.
  • No ironing.
Headwear and home

Hats, beanies, blankets

Structured headwear and fleece need different handling.

  • Hats and snapbacks: spot clean with mild soap and a soft brush. Don't machine wash structured hats.
  • Knit winter hats: hand wash cold, lay flat to dry.
  • Blankets and snuggies: machine wash cold on gentle, tumble dry low.
  • Wash fleece separately the first time. It sheds a little when new.

Not sure about a specific item?

Tell us what it is and how it was decorated, and we'll tell you exactly how to wash it. The quick rule for everything we make: cold water, inside out, low or no heat.

Ask about an item