A heavyweight hoodie is a years-long companion — if you don't wreck it in the wash. The same heat and friction that ruin a tee hit a hoodie harder because there's more fabric and a printed graphic to protect. Here's how to keep yours soft and sharp.
Wash cold, inside out, less often
Cold water protects both the fleece and the print, and turning it inside out keeps the graphic from abrading. Hoodies don't need washing every wear — air it out and you'll wash it half as much, and it'll last twice as long.
Skip the softener, zip the zippers
Fabric softener coats fleece and kills its loft over time. Close any zippers and ties before the wash so they don't snag.
Hang dry when you can
High dryer heat is what shrinks cuffs and cracks prints. Hang dry, or tumble on low. Treated right, the fleece stays plush and the crest fades just enough to look earned. Browse the hoodies →