Care for the print. Keep the joke in rotation.

The print is the joke. The garment is the part you live in. A few small care habits help both look their best between washes.

Read the garment’s care label first

Fabric composition can vary between garment models and colors. The care label on the item is the first reference for washing and drying. Our quality guide explains the supplier references used for the tee and hoodie lines, including the color-dependent blends.

A product photograph shows the print and the cut. It cannot tell you every detail of the fabric blend, so check the description and the selected color as well.

Give the artwork less friction

Turn printed garments inside out before washing. Follow the label’s temperature instructions and use a gentle cycle where appropriate. Avoid treating a printed chest like a blank towel: aggressive scrubbing and direct ironing over the artwork are poor ways to keep a design looking sharp.

Separate garments that could transfer color, and close any zippers on other items in the same load. It is a simple way to reduce unnecessary rubbing against the printed surface.

Keep drying gentle

Use the drying method on the care label. When air drying is suitable, reshape the garment while it is damp and let it dry naturally. If the label allows tumble drying, use the recommended setting rather than reaching for the hottest one by default.

Heat, fabric and printing method all matter. There is no useful universal promise that every print will look unchanged after a certain number of washes. Care instructions are more practical than a made-up durability score.

Choose a garment you want to wear again

Look at the fit as well as the slogan. A tee that sits the way you like, or a hoodie with room for your usual layers, is easier to keep in your rotation. Compare the measurements in the size guide with something you already own.

Read about fabric, print and care, then pick a print for your next ship.