Detailed instructions on how to wash and preserve t-shirts to extend their lifespan

How to wash T-shirts to keep them looking as good as new

1. For newly purchased T-shirts
   Usually, many people have the habit of washing T-shirts immediately after buying them, especially T-shirts with prints. However, this should not be done immediately. You should leave the shirt for about 2-3 days so that the ink has time to adhere more firmly to the fabric. This helps the print avoid peeling during use. Therefore, it is extremely important to properly preserve T-shirts from the beginning.
2. For used T-shirts
   When washing a T-shirt for the first time, especially a T-shirt with a pre-printed image, do not use a washing machine. Instead, gently wash the shirt by hand in plain water. This will help your shirt not fluff and keep its color better.
3. Do not wash white T-shirts with colored T-shirts.
   To keep your white T-shirts clean and not discolored, separate white and colored T-shirts and wash them separately. This helps white T-shirts maintain their beauty as new and not be stained by other colored T-shirts.
4. Do not wash T-shirts at high temperatures.
   Many people may think that high temperatures help remove stains on clothes faster and easier, but we advise against overusing the temperature to wash clothes. Cotton fibers are very sensitive to high temperatures, so you should not wash T-shirts with hot water. Hot water can cause the T-shirt to lose its shape and shrink the fabric, affecting the durability of the T-shirt, or even worse, it will affect the color of the T-shirt.
5. Do not overuse bleach or laundry detergent.
   If the T-shirt is stained, you can use bleach appropriately. Just drop a few drops of bleach on the stained area, soak for about 30 minutes, and then rub gently to remove the stain. Then, wash the shirt again with soap. Avoid washing the entire shirt with bleach, especially printed T-shirts, to avoid fading and peeling the print.

How to preserve T-shirts by drying them

1.  Pay attention to the weather and drying space.
   T-shirts absorb water and moisture very well, so you should avoid drying them in places without sunlight or windy places. If the shirt is not completely dry, it will have an unpleasant odor and reduce its quality
2. Avoid drying T-shirts in strong sunlight.
   Strong sunlight not only causes T-shirts to fade quickly but can also affect the durability of the fabric. Therefore, when drying the shirt, you should turn the shirt inside out to protect the outside from the effects of sunlight. Dry the shirt in a place with gentle sunlight to keep the scent of the fabric softener. Or, if possible, it is best to dry in a shady place with good air circulation.
3. Shake the shirt before drying.
   In the case of machine washing, the clothes have been washed and wrung automatically, so we just need to hang them up. As for hand washing, after washing, the T-shirt is still very wet. You need to shake off the water to avoid stretching the shirt when drying. Shaking the shirt helps the shirt not to wrinkle and keep its shape. No one wants their favorite T-shirt to stretch and become long after a few times of drying, right?
4. Pay attention to how to dry and hang the T-shirt.
   Choose a hanger with few corners so as not to stretch the collar. When hanging the shirt, thread the hook from the bottom up and straighten the shirt before drying to avoid damaging the shape of the shirt.
5. Note when wearing and taking off the T-shirt
   When taking off the shirt, avoid pulling the shirt from the bottom up because it will stretch the shirt. Take it off in the direction of the shirt to keep the best shape of the shirt.