How to Wash and Care for Your Football Shirt

A well-cared-for shirt lasts years. A badly washed one can be ruined in a single cycle. The simple rules:

The 5 washing commandments

• 30° max — never hotter, technical polyester hates it
• Inside out — essential to protect printing, sponsors and crests
• No tumble dryer — printing's enemy #1; air dry flat or on a hanger
• No fabric softener — it clogs breathable fibres
• No iron on prints — if needed, iron inside out on low

Tough stains

Grass or mud: rub with plain soap before the machine. Avoid bleach and harsh removers, even on white shirts.

For collectors

A retro shirt should be washed as rarely as possible, ideally by hand. Keep it out of direct sunlight.

With these habits, your printed shirt will stay perfect season after season.