🧼 Washing & Care Instructions for Customized Apparel

We want you to love your custom gear for a long time! Please follow these care tips to keep your vinyl or DTF (direct-to-film) designs looking fresh.✅

1. Wait 24 Hours After Purchase

Before your first wash, please wait at least 24 hours after purchase. This helps ensure the heat-applied customization fully sets. 

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2. Turn Inside Out

Always wash your garment inside out to protect the custom design from friction and wear.

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3. Cold or Lukewarm Water

Wash in cold or lukewarm water (below 30 °C / 86 °F). Hot water can weaken the adhesive or cause dye migration on vibrant garments.🌀

4. Gentle Cycle

Use a gentle or delicate wash cycle to reduce stress on the decoration. 

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5. Mild Detergent

Use a mild detergent. Avoid bleach and fabric softeners — they can break down the adhesive and shorten the life of the print.

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6. Hang Dry or Low-Heat Tumble Dry

Air drying is best. If using a dryer, tumble dry on low heat and remove promptly to prevent overheating.

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 7. Ironing

If ironing is needed, turn your garment inside out and place a cloth between the iron and the design. Use low heat only..

📌 Quick Care Checklist

  • First Wash Wait 24 hours after purchase
  • Before Washing Turn inside out
  • Water Temp Cold or lukewarm only
  • Wash Cycle Gentle/delicate
  • Detergent Mild; no bleach or softener
  • Drying Air dry or low-heat tumble dry
  • Ironing Inside out, low heat, cloth over design

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Following these steps helps you get the best wear from your custom pieces.

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