Product Care

Local Laundry — Product Care

Keep your Canadian-made gear looking sharp for years. Follow the care by fabric below, plus pro tips for prints, stains, pilling, storage, and more.

Quick Care (TL;DR)

  • DO Wash cold, gentle cycle. Similar colours. Turn garments inside-out.
  • DO Hang or lay flat to dry to reduce shrinkage, pilling, and energy use.
  • DO Use mild detergent. Spot-treat stains promptly.
  • DON’T Bleach (unless whites allow it). Avoid fabric softeners on performance/bamboo blends.
  • DON’T High heat in the dryer; it’s the #1 cause of shrinking and cracked prints.

Always check the care label on each product; it’s the source of truth for that garment.

Care by Fabric

50/50 Cotton-Poly Everyday Tees, Hoodies, Crewnecks

Wash

  • Machine wash cold, gentle cycle. Inside-out.
  • Use a mild, liquid detergent. Avoid bleach.
  • Wash with similar colours to reduce dye transfer.

Dry

  • Best: Hang or lay flat to dry.
  • OK: Tumble dry low; remove promptly to limit shrinkage and print wear.

Pro Tips

  • Turn inside-out to protect prints and surface.
  • Use a garment bag to minimize abrasion/pilling.
  • Spot treat oil-based stains before washing.
Bamboo & Organic Cotton Premium Tees, Fleece

Wash

  • Cold water, gentle cycle. Inside-out.
  • Avoid fabric softener (can coat fibres); use a mild detergent.

Dry

  • Lay flat or hang to dry. Bamboo can relax when wet—reshape seams and hems.
  • If needed, tumble low briefly to de-wrinkle, then hang.

Pro Tips

  • Use a sweater comb or fabric shaver to remove early pilling.
  • Wash in a delicates bag to reduce friction.
Heavyweight Fleece Hoodies, Crewnecks, Sweatpants

Wash

  • Cold wash, gentle. Inside-out.
  • Avoid overloading the washer—fleece benefits from room to move.

Dry

  • Air dry recommended. Tumble low if needed; remove while slightly damp and smooth the fabric.

Pro Tips

  • Lint and fuzz? Use a lint brush or fabric shaver lightly.
  • Skip softener; it can crush fleece loft over time.
Shackets & Outerwear Blends & Lined

Wash

  • Close zippers/snaps. Cold wash, gentle. Use mild detergent.
  • Spot clean between washes to extend life.

Dry

  • Hang to dry on a wide hanger; reshape collar and cuffs.
  • Avoid high heat that can warp trims/interfacings.

Pro Tips

  • Steam to remove wrinkles; avoid direct iron on logos.
  • Brush surface with a soft clothes brush to refresh.
Headwear & Accessories Hats, Socks

Hats

  • Spot clean with mild soap. Hand wash crown if needed; avoid soaking brims.
  • Air dry on a form (bowl) to keep shape.

Socks

  • Wash inside-out, cold. Avoid bleach and softener.
  • Tumble low or air dry to preserve elasticity.

Caring for Prints & Embroidery

Screen Prints

  • Turn inside-out before washing to reduce abrasion.
  • Avoid hot water and high dryer heat to prevent cracking.
  • Do not iron directly on print; iron inside-out on low if needed.

Embroidery

  • Wash gentle, inside-out or in a mesh bag.
  • Avoid snagging on zippers/Velcro; trim loose threads—don’t pull.
  • Press with a cloth between iron and embroidery, low heat/steam.

Stain Guide (Act Fast)

Common Stains

  • Oil/Grease: Dab liquid dish soap on the spot, wait 10–15 min, rinse cold, then launder.
  • Coffee/Wine: Blot (don’t rub), flush with cold water, treat with enzyme detergent.
  • Mud: Let dry, brush off, then pre-treat with detergent and wash cold.

What to Avoid

  • Don’t use hot water first—heat can set the stain.
  • Avoid chlorine bleach on colours; try oxygen-based brighteners on whites only.

Test any stain treatment on an inside seam first.

Pilling & Everyday Wear

Pilling is natural on soft knits (bamboo, fleece) where fibres rub. It’s not a defect—but it is manageable.

  • Reduce Wash inside-out, gentle cycle, and air dry.
  • Remove Use a sweater comb or fabric shaver lightly on the surface.
  • Avoid Over-stuffing machines and high heat, which accelerates abrasion.

Drying, De-Wrinkling & Ironing

Drying

  • Best: Hang or lay flat. Smooth seams and hems while damp.
  • Tumble low only if needed; remove promptly.

Wrinkles & Pressing

  • Use a garment steamer or iron on low.
  • Never iron directly on prints; press inside-out or with a pressing cloth.

Storage & Travel

  • Fully dry before storing to prevent mildew.
  • Fold heavy knits; hang shackets/outerwear on wide hangers to maintain shape.
  • For travel, roll garments to reduce creases; hang/steam on arrival.

Laundry Symbols (Quick Reference)

Symbol Meaning
Machine wash Machine wash (check label for temperature) — cold is safest.
Do not bleach No bleach (unless label says non-chlorine for whites).
Tumble dry Tumble dry (dots indicate heat level) — prefer low.
Do not tumble dry Do not tumble dry — hang or lay flat.
Do not dry clean Do not dry clean unless specified.
Iron low Iron low; never directly on prints or decoration.

When in doubt, choose gentle, cold, and air dry.

Repairs, Restorations & Lifespan

We build garments to last. Normal wear happens—here’s how to extend life even further:

  • Snags: Pull fabric flat and secure the thread tail on the inside; don’t yank.
  • Small holes or popped seams: A local tailor can make quick, inexpensive fixes.
  • Hardware: Zip slowly; keep zipper tracks clear of fabric to avoid bites.

Questions or need specific care advice? Reach out to our team—we’re happy to help.

Sustainability note: Cold washes and line-drying cut energy use and extend garment life—better for your clothes and the planet.