The most important consideration in caring for a tie dye shirt is to carefully follow the care instructions provided by the manufacturer. To prevent any damage, check the care label for specific washing and drying instructions, as different tie dye shirts may require different care methods.
In addition to following manufacturer's care instruction, it is equally important to pay attention to areas prone to damage, and the following professional care tips will ensure that your tie dye shirts stay colorful and last for years.
Tip #1 - Pay attention to areas prone to damage
The first areas of any high-quality shirt that usually get damaged depend mostly on the type of fabric and how it is handled. The handling of a shirt includes how it is worn, frequency of wear, and the washing, drying and storage conditions. The first areas prone to damage include the following:
Collar: This is one of the most vulnerable areas of any tie dye shirt due to friction from the neck. Also, frequent handling can cause the collar to become torn, stretched or distorted.
Cuffs: The cuffs are also subject to damage from friction resulting from regular wear and washing.
Buttons: For tie dye shirts that have buttons, frequent wear and improper handling may cause buttons to come loose or break.
Fabric: Frequent handling can cause damage especially if the tie dye shirt is made from a delicate material.
Color: Improper handling causes fading or discoloration of any tie dye shirt over time.
Tip #2 - Use gentle or mild detergents
To prevent fading and damage of tie dye shirts, ensure that only gentle or mild detergents suitable for both the dye and the fabric type are used for washing. During the first wash, tie-dye shirts should be washed separately using a Synthrapol containing detergent to remove excess dye. Additionally, avoid using bleach or any other harsh chemicals. Bleach and fabric softener can cause your tie dye shirts to lose color, shape, and softness.
Experts recommend that during initial wash, tie dye shirts should be washed separately using a Synthrapol containing detergent to remove excess dye.
Tip #3 - Wash in cold water and gentle cycle
Wash in cold water and on a gentle cycle to minimize stretching, shrinking, fading, or damaging your tie dye shirts. Premium tie dye shirts are often made from dyes that may be easily damaged by hot water. To minimize fading, ensure to turn the tie dye shirt inside out before washing.
Tip #4 - Hang to dry
Experts recommend hanging of tie dye shirts to dry to prevent shrinkage and wrinkles. Whenever possible, avoid using a high heat dryer or direct exposure to sunlight as these contribute to fading of tie dye shirts.
Tip #5 - Use low heat ironing
Avoid high heat when ironing and always iron at the lowest heat setting possible to avoid damage to the tie dye shirt. Also, ironing tie dye shirt from the inside prevents scorching and blemish on the appearance and vitality of the tie dye shirt.
Conclusion
Ensuring the vitality and longevity of tie dye shirts require attention to manufacturer's care instructions, areas prone to damage, and following professional care tips. After washing, tie dye shirts should be stored in a cool, dry environment to keep them smelling fresh and colorful for many years.
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