Care Instructions — Make Your Gear Last

Care Instructions — Make Your Gear Last

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

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 Apparel (embroidered hoodies, 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 & Uniforms

• Sublimation is dyed into the fabric — it won't crack or peel — but 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.

Hats, Beanies & 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 & Snuggies

• Machine wash cold on gentle, tumble dry low.
• Wash separately the first time — fleece sheds a little when new.

Quick rule for everything we make: cold water, inside out, low or no heat. Questions about a specific item? Email info@towngearessentials.com.