How to Care for Custom Hoodies
Hoodies last for years with simple care: cold water, inside out, and low heat. The enemies are hot dryers and ironing straight over the design.
- Turn the hoodie inside out to protect the print or embroidery.
- Machine wash cold on a normal or gentle cycle with like colors.
- Skip the fabric softener, which coats fleece and reduces softness over time.
- Tumble dry low or hang to dry.
- Fold to store. Hanging stretches the shoulders over time.
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Common Mistakes to Avoid
- High dryer heat, the number one cause of cracked prints and shrinkage.
- Ironing directly over the design.
- Fabric softener, which mats the fleece.
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FAQ
Wash cold and tumble dry low or hang to dry. Heat is what shrinks cotton fleece, so keep both the wash and the dry cool.
Yes. Turning it inside out protects the print or embroidery from abrasion and keeps the outer fleece looking new.
Wash cold, skip fabric softener, and dry low. Softener and high heat both break down the brushed fleece interior.
Yes, on low heat. High heat shrinks the fabric and cracks prints. Air drying is gentlest of all.
Wash cold inside out, dry low, and never iron directly on the print. Heat and friction are what crack a print.
Fold it. Hanging a heavy hoodie stretches the shoulders and distorts the fit over time.
Last updated June 30, 2026