Quick answer
Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle and tumble dry low to protect the quilted fabric and maintain the crewneck's shape and color.
Why quilted crewnecks need special care
Unlike a standard cotton sweatshirt, a quilted crewneck has an outer layer, insulating fill, and inner lining stitched together in a pattern. Aggressive washing or high heat can cause the fill to shift, the quilting to pucker, or the fabric to fade. The Boxercraft Olive Green Quilted Crewneck uses a unique quilted design that benefits from a gentle approach.
The crewneck's olive green color is a key feature, so you want to prevent fading. Cold water and a mild detergent help preserve the dye, while low heat drying keeps the quilting uniform.
Step-by-step care instructions
- Check the care label: Before washing, look inside the crewneck for any manufacturer tags. If there is a specific recommendation, follow that first. If no tag, proceed with the steps below. Always start with the label; it overrides general advice.
- Turn the crewneck inside out: This protects the outer quilted surface and the olive green color from friction against other garments. It also helps prevent snags on the fabric. Inside-out washing is a simple step that extends the life of the print and color.
- Machine wash cold on gentle cycle: Use cold water (below 80°F / 27°C) and a mild liquid detergent. Avoid bleach or fabric softener, as they can break down the quilted stitching or dull the color. A gentle cycle with slow spin reduces stress on the seams. Cold water and mild detergent are your best defense against fading and fabric wear.
- Tumble dry low or air dry: Place the crewneck in the dryer on a low heat setting. Remove it while still slightly damp to avoid shrinkage and to help the quilting retain its shape. For best results, lay it flat to finish drying. Do not wring or twist the fabric. High heat is the enemy of quilted garments; low heat or air drying keeps the fill even.
- Store folded, not hung: Fold the crewneck and store it in a cool, dry place. Hanging a quilted crewneck can stretch the shoulders and distort the quilting over time. If you must hang it, use a padded hanger. Folding preserves the structure of the quilted fabric better than hanging.
Product care details
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Great Lakes Loons Boxercraft Olive Green Quilted Crewneck: This quilted crewneck is made by Boxercraft and available in sizes S-2XL. Boxercraft's construction uses a stitched quilt pattern, so proper care prevents the fill from shifting and keeps the design intact.
Great Lakes Loons Boxercraft Olive Green Quilted Crewneck
