How to Care for Custom Sweatshirts
Crewneck sweatshirts are cotton-rich and shrink in heat, so cold washing and low drying keep them true to size and the decoration crisp.
- Turn the sweatshirt inside out.
- Machine wash cold with like colors on a normal cycle.
- Skip fabric softener to keep the fleece soft.
- Tumble dry low or hang to dry.
- Fold to store so the neckline keeps its shape.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Hot water and high heat, which shrink cotton sweatshirts.
- Ironing the print directly.
- Hanging, which stretches the neck and shoulders.
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FAQ
Wash cold and dry on low or air dry. Cotton sweatshirts shrink mostly from heat, so keep the temperature down.
Yes. It protects any print or embroidery and keeps the outer surface from pilling.
Yes, on low heat. High heat causes shrinkage and can crack a printed design.
Fold it instead of hanging, and wash cold. Heat and the weight of hanging both distort the neckline over time.
Pilling comes from friction and high heat. Wash inside out, cold, on a gentle cycle, and skip the dryer when you can.
Every two to three wears, or sooner if worn against the skin. Over-washing wears the fleece faster.
Last updated June 30, 2026