Care & Washing Instructions

This page is to inform you of what the icons on our merchandise mean when washing, and we'll explain their meanings.

Specific Products

Bella + Canvas 3001, Gildan 18500

Keep in mind that the original manufacturer's care instructions don't take into consideration the DTG printing process. So we suggest following the care instructions on this page to learn how to take care of your printed garments properly.

Machine wash cold, inside-out, gentle cycle with mild detergent and similar colors. Use non-chlorine bleach, only when necessary. No fabric softeners.

Tumble dry low, or hang-dry for longest life.

Cool iron inside-out if necessary. Do not iron decoration.

Do not dry clean.

Follow these instructions carefully to avoid fading and cracking of the print, and shrinking the garment that can occur if you wash or dry it on a high setting.

General Instructions

Printed apparel (direct-to-garment)

We use the latest direct-to-garment (DTG) printing technology to offer a wide variety of printable garments and design color options. We use high-quality inks that won't fade for a long time if taken care of properly.

Printed apparel can be machine-washed cold, inside-out on a gentle cycle with a mild detergent and like colors. Use non-chlorine bleach only when necessary. You shouldn't use any fabric softeners or dry-clean the items.

DTG-printed apparel can be tumble-dried on a low cycle, but hang-dry works best. When it comes to ironing, use cool iron inside-out. Don't iron the print.

Follow these instructions carefully to avoid fading and cracking of the print, and shrinking the garment that can occur if you wash or dry it on a high setting.

Embroidered apparel

Embroidered apparel can be machine-washed cold, inside-out on a gentle cycle with a mild detergent and like colors. You can use a small amount of chlorine bleach, but non-chlorine is the safer option.

If you notice any color residue in water, rinse the garment in lukewarm water and then in cold several times, but try not to rub any stained embroidery. Embroidered clothing can also be dry-cleaned.

After washing, don't leave the clothing to soak or lie in a pile while wet. Don't wring out the embroidered items, but if you want to tumble-dry them, use a cool air setting.

If the garment needs ironing, do it inside-out, preferably between two pieces of cloth. You shouldn't wet embroidery before ironing or use a steam iron.

Embroidered hats and backpacks

Embroidered hats and backpacks can be wiped clean with a damp cloth in the spots where it's needed. If necessary, hats can be hand-washed cold. Don't use brushes.

Both hats and backpacks can't be machine-washed, bleached, tumble-dried, ironed, and dry-cleaned. Read the manufacturer label carefully for any other instructions.

All-over printed apparel

All-over printed apparel can be machine-washed cold with like colors, without bleach. You can tumble-dry the apparel on low heat. It can't be ironed and dry-cleaned.

All-over printed sweatshirts, hoodies, and joggers

All-over printed sweatshirts, hoodies, and joggers have cotton in their fabric, and it makes their care different from other all-over print products. So, while they can be machine-washed cold with like colors and ironed on low heat, they can't be tumble-dried or dry-cleaned. Don't use bleach while washing.

Sublimation socks, blankets, towels, and laptop sleeves

Sublimation socks, blankets, towels, and laptop sleeves can be machine-washed cold with like colors at no more than 86ºF (30ºC). Don't use bleach and don't dry-clean. It's best to hang-dry, but tumble-drying can be used on a low cycle if necessary.

Bags

All-over print backpacks need to be hand-washed, and they can be tumble-dried on low heat. The backpacks can't be bleached, ironed, or dry-cleaned.

All-Over Print Fanny Packs, Beach, Tote, and Drawstring Bags can be machine-washed without bleach on a cold cycle. After washing, they can be tumble-dried on low heat. They can't be ironed, or dry-cleaned.

Pillows and pillow cases

Pillow cases can be machine-washed without bleach on a cold cycle, and they can be tumble-dried on low heat. They can't be ironed or dry-cleaned.

The pillow insert should only be hand-washed.

Mugs

Our mugs are microwave and dishwasher safe, but the print and coating will last longer if you hand-wash them.

Posters and Canvas

To ensure that your posters and canvas last for a long time, don’t keep them in direct sunlight or outdoors. They can be gently dusted with a soft dry cloth or a feather duster.

Phone Cases

To clean a phone case, remove the case from your phone. Add a little mild soap to water, and dampen a cloth or sponge with it. With the damp cloth, rub your case gently in circles. Let your case air-dry at room temperature.

Don’t clean your phone case with any alcohol-based products as they can remove the ink and discolor the case.

Jewelry

Don't wear the jewelry while showering, swimming, washing dishes, applying perfume, or doing sports. When not wearing it, store it in the box you received it in.

After wearing the jewelry, we recommend wiping it with a non-abrasive jewelry polishing cloth to remove dirt and tarnish. But to fully remove tarnish and any stains on the jewelry, use silver or jewelry polish. Follow the instructions on the bottle carefully and use gloves when working with silver polish.

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