Turn It Inside Out Before Washing
This single habit prevents more print damage than anything else. Washing our printed tees — Tiger, Loki, Squid Game, or any design in the catalog — inside out means the print never directly rubs against the machine drum or other garments during the wash cycle.
Cold Water Is Non-Negotiable
Hot water accelerates the breakdown of screen-printed ink, causing cracking and fading far faster than cold water washing. Always wash printed tees on a cold cycle, regardless of what the rest of your laundry is set to.
Skip the Dryer Entirely
Heat is the single biggest threat to a printed graphic's longevity. Air dry printed tees flat or on a hanger — the few extra hours of drying time is a small trade for a print that doesn't crack after a handful of washes.
Avoid Fabric Softener on Printed Areas
Fabric softener can build up on the printed surface over repeated washes, making the ink more prone to peeling. If you use softener, it's a bigger concern for prints than for solid tees.
Don't Iron Directly on the Print
If a printed tee needs ironing, do it inside out, or place a thin cloth between the iron and the print if ironing from the front. Direct heat from an iron can melt or crack the print almost immediately.
Wash Similar Colors Together
This isn't just about color bleeding — washing a dark print like Black Peaky Blinders with light-colored fabrics increases friction against lighter garments during the cycle, which can accelerate wear on the print's edges.
How Long a Well-Cared-For Print Should Last
Following these habits, a 200 GSM printed tee from BLISS should hold its graphic cleanly through dozens of washes — most premature cracking comes down to hot water and dryer heat, both of which are fully within your control.
Shop Printed Tees
Browse BLISS's full range of printed half sleeve tees, and give whichever graphic you pick the care it needs to actually last.