How many times have you been disappointed when your favorite T-shirt came out of the
wash looking faded, or had ripped in the wash, or just plain looked raggedy? It’s very disappointing when that happens,
and often those types of T-shirts are one of a kind or have sentimental value and you really want to keep them looking great
so you can keep wearing them. Here are 5 tricks you can use to keep your favorite T-shirts looking brand new for years:
1. Hand wash the shirt in cold water – Commercial washers are damaging to many
t-shirts because the designs are usually silk screened or printed on and the rough treatment that the shirt gets inside a
commercial washer destroys the delicate printing. If you hand wash the shirt in cold water with a mild detergent the design
will stay looking new and won’t flake, peel or fade.
2. Never put a T-shirt in the dryer – Dryers cause the death of millions of T
shirts every year. Even on a low temperature setting commercial dryers can cause
T shirts to shrink and the printing to crack and peel off. Always line dry your
T-shirts instead of putting them in the dryer.
3. Turn your T-shirts inside out- If you must wash your T shirts in a commercial washer
then you should turn them inside out before you put them in the wash. This will protect the design and printing on the T-shirt
from the agitator of the washing machine. Even if you wash the shirt in a commercial washer you should still not put it in
the dryer.
4. Splurge on good detergent- When it comes to protecting your clothes not all laundry
soaps are created equal. To keep your T-shirts looking as good as possible use high quality detergents that are gentle. Don’t
use bleach. If your T shirts are dark use laundry soap that is made for dark clothing.
5. Use a lingerie bag – If you have
one or two favorite t-shirts that you really don’t want to get faded or ruined in the wash you can buy a special mesh
bag that is made for washing lingerie in the a commercial washer and use that to wash your T-shirts. It will protect your
shirts really well in the washer, but make sure to line dry them afterward. For more log onto http://www.JlynneApparel.com
