Care Instructions for Printed Textile

Although our prints are of high quality and durable, they are not indestructible. With proper care, you can extend their lifespan and keep them looking like new for much longer.

• Wash at 40°C and inside out: While your T-shirt can handle higher temperatures, they’re not ideal for the print. Turning the shirt inside out helps reduce wear on the print from friction with the washing machine drum.
• Do not boil: High temperatures can damage the bond between the fabric and the print, causing it to crack or peel prematurely.
• Avoid tumble drying: The best way to dry your T-shirt is on a clothesline. The heat and mechanical action in a dryer can be very harsh, causing fiber wear (you probably know this from the lint trap!), which can wear out the fabric much faster than normal wear.
• Do not bleach or use harsh chemicals: Aggressive cleaning products might remove stains, but they can also harm the print. If you need to clean a tough stain, first test the method on a small area of fabric.

Tips

How to Remove Chewing Gum:

It happens. Before you get frustrated and grab the scissors for that perfect metal finish, try to remove as much chewing gum as possible without pushing it deeper into the fabric.

• Place the T-shirt in a plastic bag and put it in the freezer so it doesn’t absorb moisture.
• After about an hour (or longer), take it out, and the hardened, non-sticky gum should come off much easier.
• You can use a blunt, hard plastic object, such as a credit card, to help with the removal.

How to Remove Red Wine Stains:

Red wine stains happen quickly, but the key is to act fast.

• Don’t let the stain dry – don’t wait until the next day.
• Blot as much wine as possible with a paper towel, napkin, or dry dishcloth. Only blot, don’t rub, as rubbing will push the wine deeper into the fabric and make it harder to remove.
• Sprinkle the affected area with kitchen salt, which will absorb the remaining moisture and wine pigment.
• If you don’t have salt, try lemon juice on the stain and let it sit for a while.
• If the stain has dried, soak the fabric in hot milk or vinegar for a few minutes.
• Afterward, wash the T-shirt as usual.

If these accidents happen frequently, consider switching to white wine!

Blood Stains:

Whether it’s from a minor accident or clumsiness, blood stains (especially on white fabric) can be frustrating. The sooner you treat the stain, the better the result.

• Rinse the affected area with cold water. Cold water helps dissolve and remove the blood, while warm water will set it into the fabric.
• Continue rinsing until the fabric is back to its original color.
• Old stains: White vinegar or baking soda can help to soak the stain. You can also sprinkle kitchen salt on the stain and squeeze lemon juice on top. Another method is applying white toothpaste (without microbeads) to the stain.
• After treatment, always wash the T-shirt as usual.