Quick Answer

Wash your Comfort Colors tee inside out in cold water on a gentle cycle, then air dry or tumble dry on low. Store it folded flat in a cool, dry drawer to preserve the print and fabric shape.

Why Care Matters for Comfort Colors Tees

Comfort Colors tees are known for their soft, lived-in feel and fade-resistant prints, but the cotton fabric can shrink or lose shape if handled wrong. The Bellinger MVP tee, for example, features a commemorative All-Star Game MVP print that benefits from careful washing. The ATL City Vintage II and The Captains tees also use fade-resistant inks, but heat and friction are their main enemies.

Skipping care steps can lead to cracked prints, pilling, or a stiff texture. The good news: a few simple habits keep the tee looking like new for years.

Step-by-Step Care Routine

  1. 1. Turn the Tee Inside Out: Before washing, turn your Comfort Colors tee inside out. This protects the front print from rubbing against other clothes or the machine drum. Common mistake: washing right-side out can cause the print to fade or crack faster.
  2. 2. Wash in Cold Water on Gentle Cycle: Use cold water (below 85°F) and a gentle or delicate cycle. Hot water can shrink the cotton and damage the ink. A mild detergent without bleach or fabric softener works best. Checkpoint: if your machine has a 'hand wash' or 'delicates' setting, use it. Avoid heavy-duty cycles.
  3. 3. Air Dry or Tumble Dry on Low: The safest method is air drying: lay the tee flat on a drying rack away from direct sunlight. If you use a dryer, set it to low heat and remove the tee while it's still slightly damp to prevent shrinkage. Common mistake: high heat from a dryer can shrink the cotton and cause the print to peel. Never use high heat.
  4. 4. Fold Flat, Don't Hang: Store your tee folded flat in a drawer or on a shelf. Hanging a heavy cotton tee can stretch the neckline and shoulders over time. If you must hang it, use a padded hanger. Checkpoint: avoid stacking heavy items on top of the tee to prevent creasing.
  5. 5. Keep Away from Direct Sunlight: Store the tee in a cool, dark place. Prolonged exposure to sunlight can fade the fabric and print, even with fade-resistant inks. Common mistake: leaving a tee on a windowsill or in a sunny room can lead to uneven fading.

Products Mentioned

  • ATL City Vintage II: Designed by the Jomboy Media team, printed in the USA with fade-resistant inks on a premium Comfort Colors shirt. The fade-resistant inks mean you can wash it without worrying about the design fading quickly, as long as you follow cold-water care.

    ATL City Vintage II

    ATL City Vintage II

  • Bellinger MVP: All-Star Game MVP. Cody Bellinger delivered the biggest hit of the night in his first All-Star nod since 2019. The commemorative print on this tee is a highlight, so protecting it from heat and abrasion during washing is key to keeping the design intact.

    Bellinger MVP

    Bellinger MVP

  • The Captains - Tee: Gehrig. Munson. Mattingly. Jeter. Judge. Designed by the Jomboy Media team, printed in the USA with fade-resistant inks. This multi-player tribute tee has a detailed print that benefits from gentle care to avoid cracking or peeling over time.