How to Wash Your T-shirts
We spend time and money finding just the right t-shirt, so we want that t-shirt to last as long as possible. Here are few tips on how to care for your favorite t-shirts.
- Turn t-shirt inside out to protect the graphic and “bling” that’s on the front.
- Wash in cold water – hot water can cause shrinkage.
- Dry on permanent press cycle to avoid shrinkage.
- Wash whites, pastels and dark colored t-shirts separately to keep colors crisp.
- To keep white t-shirts from yellowing use a bluing agent
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How to Fold a T-shirt
Want to fold your t-shirts just like they do in the stores? This video tutorial teaches you how to do it in just two seconds with the famous “Japanese T-shirt Fold”.
Step One: Lay it flat
Lay the T-shirt so that it is completely flat and is side on to you
Step Two: Pinch #1
Draw an imaginary line with your finger across the middle of the T-shirt, stopping short of the edge. Pinch the T-shirt between your thumb and forefinger of your left hand at this point, making sure that you have gripped the front and back of the T-shirt fabric.
Step Three: Pinch #2
With your other draw a line directly up the T-shirt and pinch the T-shirt on the shoulder seam of the T-shirt directly above this point again making sure that you have gripped the front and back of the T-shirt fabric.
Step Four: Pinch #3
Bring Pinch 2 down behind your hand and pinch T-shirt at the bottom directly beneath the two pinches and pinch the bottom along with your original pinch, again making sure that you have gripped the front and back of the T-shirt fabric. You should now have the top and bottom of the shirt pinched between the thumb and forefinger of your right hand – your hands should be crossed
Step Five: The flick
Keeping a firm pinch with both hands uncross your hands. Bring Pinch 1, in your left hand up and away. You should now have the T-shirt Hanging down from your two hands, shake out the creases.
Step Six: The flop and fold
Lower the T-shirt, sleeve first back onto your flat surface, creating a fold on the T-shirt that is symmetrical with the line between your original two pinches, then bring the T-shirt down flat.
