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Wash Guide for Printed T-Shirts
How to Wash Screen Printed and DTG Printed T-Shirts
Taking proper care of your printed t-shirts helps the print stay vibrant and the garment looking good for longer. These guidelines apply to all printed garments.

QUICK CARE GUIDE

1. Wash cold (30°C or lower)
2. Wash inside out
3. Avoid high heat when drying
4. Do not iron over the print


WASH AT LOW TEMPERATURES (30°C OR LOWER)

Washing printed t-shirts at 30°C or below helps prevent prints from fading, cracking, or deteriorating over time. Cooler washes also reduce fabric shrinkage, bobbling, and colour loss.


AVOID HIGH HEAT WHEN DRYING

Air drying is the best option for printed garments. High heat from tumble dryers can damage prints and cause shrinkage. If you do tumble dry, use the lowest heat setting.


WASH INSIDE OUT

Turning your t-shirt inside out before washing reduces friction against other garments. This helps protect the print and slows down general wear.


WASH WITH SIMILAR COLOURS AND LIGHTWEIGHT ITEMS

Wash printed t-shirts with similar colours and fabrics. Avoid mixing with heavy items like jeans or towels, which can cause unnecessary abrasion and shorten the life of the print.


USE MILD DETERGENTS

Mild detergents are best for printed clothing. Harsh chemicals and bleach can fade colours and weaken both the fabric and the print.


IRON WITH CARE

Do not iron directly over the printed area. If ironing is needed, turn the garment inside out or place a cloth over the print and use a low heat setting.


A NOTE ON DIGITALLY PRINTED (DTG) GARMENTS

Digitally printed designs are more sensitive to heat and abrasion than some other print methods. Following these care instructions will help DTG prints stay sharp and vibrant for as long as possible.


Following these simple care tips will help your printed garments look better for longer.

If you need high-quality custom t-shirt printing, get in touch, we’d be happy to help.

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