Caring for Your Printed Clothing

Caring for Your Printed Clothing - Ezra's Clothing

You've bought your t-shirt, LOVE IT, worn it, worn it again, and now it is laundry time. What's next? Read more to learn how to best care for your printed garment including sweatshirts, t-shirts, hoodies, and more. Follow the advice to give your print the longest life possible!

Laundry Pile

 

 Keep in mind that the original manufacturer's care instructions found on the printed item's tags do not take into consideration the printing process.

We caution against washing and drying on a high setting, especially when the garment is 100% cotton. High-temperature washes sometimes fade and crack the print, and a high-temperature dryer settings can shrink the garment, as well as compromise the print. 

Because we want to prolong the life of your custom print, we recommend the following  care instructions:

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.

Disclaimer about printing

When unpacking a new clothing with print, you might notice a vinegar-like smell or an off-white residue. Don't worry, that's not unusual - it's from a fixation agent applied during the printing process and it's not permanent.

Fixation agent (sometimes known as pre-treatment) is sometimes used prints. It helps the ink bond with the fabric, and without it, the ink would flake off the garment.

The solution is simply to wash the garment! Neither the residue nor the smell is permanent and both should go away after one wash. 

 


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