T-shirts with logo tend to crack after you put them in the wash. This is not too surprising, though—after all, they do get a “beating” in the machine along with the rest of your clothes.
For this reason, you want to be extra careful when you’re machine washing your tee.
1.Turn Your Tees Inside Out in the Washer
Friction often causes the ink to loosen and flake during the wash cycle. To prevent this, turn your logo t-shirt inside out before loading it into the machine. Not only will this minimize
the amount of friction between your tee and the rest of your laundry, but it will prevent the colors from fading as well. On top of that, it makes it easier to wash away the dirt and
sweat that is embedded in the inner layer (since it’s exposed to the surface). Considering all that, it’s a win-win situation.
2.Always Wash With Cold Water
Hot water is great for stains, but it’s not so great for washing tees. As it is, the heat can be quite harsh on the fabric, whether it’s polyester or cotton. To make matters worse,
cracking commonly occurs when the ink dries up—something that typically happens when you wash with hot water. For these reasons, you always want to wash your logo t-shirt
with cold water. Even warm water is better than hot water.
3.Select the Gentlest Setting on your Washing Machine
This should be a given but you always want to use the gentlest setting. In doing so, you’ll be able to reduce the amount of friction, which will minimize the amount of battering that
your logo t-shirt will receive.
If possible, use a washing machine that does not have an agitator (a spindle that is responsible for moving garments through the water and detergent—it is often found in top-load
washers). While they’re effective for cleaning, they’re also known for being quite rough on clothes. So skip that if you can!
4.Pass on the Dryer
As mentioned earlier, logo t-shirts do not do well with heat. For this reason, you do not want to put them in the dryer—even the tumble low setting will cause the ink to crack.
Instead, hang them up on a clothesline to dry; a drying rack also works great.
Skipping the dryer comes with another benefit—you’ll save yourself money on your electricity bill. After all, the machine is quite a power hog. By line drying your t-shirts, you’ll also
be minimizing the amount of greenhouse gases that are emitted into the atmosphere.
5.Hand Wash Your Logo T-Shirts
The washer is a lifesaver when it comes to cleaning dirty clothes. While effective, however, it might not be the best choice for your logo tees. Even if you wash them on the gentlest
setting, they will still get tossed around in the machine—just to a lesser degree. Over time, this can cause your t-shirts to crack.
Post time: Sep-21-2022