Quick Answer

Machine wash your Astral hemp hoodie in cold water on a gentle cycle and hang it to dry. Avoid fabric softener and high heat to preserve the hemp fibers and soft terry lining.

Why Hemp Needs Different Care

Hemp is naturally breathable, cooling, and odor resistant, but it also shrinks more than cotton if exposed to hot water or high heat drying. The Sunset Hemp Hoodie M's and Sunrise Hemp Hoodie W's both use a majority hemp material with a soft terry lining, so the lining needs gentle treatment to stay cozy without pilling. Skipping the care steps below can lead to a hoodie that is too small or loses its soft feel.

Step-by-Step Care Guide

  1. Turn the hoodie inside out: Close all zippers and turn the hoodie inside out. This protects the outer hemp fibers and the terry lining from abrasion during the wash cycle. Common mistake: washing right-side out can cause pilling on the soft lining.
  2. Wash in cold water on gentle cycle: Use a mild liquid detergent. Set the machine to cold water (below 85 °F) and the gentle or delicate cycle. Hot water can shrink hemp by up to 5% on first wash. Checkpoint: never use bleach or fabric softener — they break down hemp fibers and reduce odor resistance.
  3. Hang to dry away from direct heat: Remove the hoodie promptly after the cycle ends. Lay it flat or hang it on a drying rack in a shaded area. Do not use a dryer or radiator — high heat shrinks hemp and damages the terry lining. Common mistake: tumble drying on low still risks uneven shrinkage. Air drying keeps the fit consistent.

Products Referenced

  • Sunset Hemp Hoodie M's: Made with a majority hemp material that is naturally breathable, cooling, odor resistant, and durable. Proper washing preserves these natural properties so the hoodie stays comfortable across three seasons.

    Sunset Hemp Hoodie M's

    Sunset Hemp Hoodie M's

  • Sunrise Hemp Hoodie W's: Made with a majority hemp material that is naturally breathable, cooling, odor resistant, and durable. Gentle care keeps the soft terry lining from matting, so the hoodie remains cozy for morning starts.

    Sunrise Hemp Hoodie W's

    Sunrise Hemp Hoodie W's