Your tee is a Comfort Colors 1717, a heavyweight, garment-dyed 100% cotton piece made to be lived in. A little care keeps it soft, keeps the color rich, and keeps it your favorite for years. Here is how to treat it right.
Washing
- Turn it inside out before washing to protect the print and the color.
- Wash cold on a gentle cycle with a mild detergent.
- Skip the bleach and the fabric softener. This garment-dyed cotton is happiest without them.
- Avoid heavy or extra spin cycles.
- One heads up on the first wash: garment-dyed color can release a little, so wash it with like colors that first time.
Drying
- Air drying is best. It keeps the fabric soft and the color true the longest.
- If you tumble dry, use low heat, and do not dry it alongside heavy fabrics like towels or jeans.
Ironing
- If you need to iron, turn it inside out and use low heat.
- Never iron directly over the printed design.
Treat it kindly and it will only get softer and cozier with every wash. That is the beauty of good cotton.