Apparel Care

We get it, you want to wear Old State every chance you get. Although your shirt or hoodie will inevitably show some wear and tear as the years go by (and we urge you to cherish these signs of continual devotion), there are some ways to extend the life of your apparel. So if you’re wondering how to care for a screen-printed gear properly, here are a few tried-and-true tips and tricks.

1. Stick with cold water

Hot water is very harsh and typically unnecessary. By using cold water, you’ll be treating your shirts to a gentler bath and preventing unnecessary strain.

2. Avoid harsh cleaning products

Put away the bleach and avoid harsh detergents. Like hot water, they aren’t needed and they may slowly destroy the condition of your shirts. Instead, find a gentle detergent and use a basic (no bleach) stain remover when necessary.

3. Turn your shirt

It only takes a moment to turn your screen-printed tees and hoodies inside out before placing them in the washing machine, but this simple step will reduce fading and stress. If the quality of the screen-printed design is important to you, reduce its contact with the washing machine to ensure that the ink won’t be strained.

4. Dry on low

Heat is your shirt’s worst enemy. In addition to avoiding hot water, keep your apparel away from high-heat dryer settings. Instead, tumble dry low to prevent damage as well as shrinkage.