Care Guide
This page explains how to care for custom apparel after you receive it. Proper garment care can help prints, embroidery, and decorated apparel stay looking better longer.
Different garments and decoration methods can respond differently to heat, washing, drying, and general wear. These care guidelines are meant to help you protect the finished piece after production is complete.
Helpful Starting Points
- Twisted Swag FAQ if you still need general order help
- Customer Support if you have a question about a completed order
- Track Your Order if your order has not been received yet
- Design Review if your question is still about the design stage, not garment care
General Garment Care Guidelines
- Wash in cold water when possible
- Turn garments inside out before washing
- Use mild detergent
- Avoid high heat when drying
- Air dry when possible if you want to be gentler on the garment
Why Heat Matters
High heat can be harder on custom apparel over time. It can affect prints, shorten garment life, and create more wear on decorated areas than lower-heat or air-dry care methods.
Screen Printed Apparel Care
Screen printed garments usually last longer when they are washed inside out, washed in cooler water, and not exposed to excessive dryer heat. Careful washing can help preserve the print surface and overall appearance.
DTF Printed Apparel Care
DTF-printed garments should also be treated carefully with cold washing, inside-out laundering, and lower heat when possible. This helps protect the print and reduce unnecessary stress on the decorated area.
Embroidered Apparel Care
Embroidered garments are often durable, but they still benefit from proper washing and moderate drying. Gentler care helps preserve both the garment and the stitched finish over time.
Long Sleeve, Polos, Hoodies, and Jackets
Different garment types may wear differently based on fabric, construction, and decoration. In general, careful washing and lower heat are still the safest approach for most decorated apparel.
What to Avoid
- High dryer heat
- Washing garments right-side out when avoidable
- Overdrying
- Unnecessary harsh treatment on decorated areas
Common Questions
Should I wash custom apparel inside out?
Yes. Turning a garment inside out before washing is one of the simplest ways to help protect the decoration.
Should I use hot or cold water?
Cold water is usually the safer choice for decorated apparel.
Is air drying better?
In many cases, yes. Air drying is often one of the gentlest options for custom apparel.
Can dryer heat affect the garment?
Yes. High heat can be harder on both the garment and the decoration over time.
What if I have questions about a completed order?
If your question is about an order you already received, go to Customer Support.
Need Help?
Call 602.482.6900 or toll-free at 1.855.839.6900, email support@twistedswag.com, or visit Customer Support if you have questions about caring for custom apparel after pickup or delivery.