Quick answer
To keep your Hickory Crawdads Red Primary Tee vibrant, wash it inside out in cold water and air dry or tumble dry low. Pre-treat stains immediately with a gentle stain remover.
Why 100% cotton needs special care
The Hickory Crawdads Red Primary Tee is made from 100% cotton, a natural fiber that shrinks and fades more easily than synthetics. Hot water and high heat can cause the red color to bleed and the fabric to lose its shape. That is why the washing and drying temperature matters more for this tee than for blended fabrics.
The risk of fading the primary logo
The tee features the primary Hickory Crawdads logo, which is printed on the front. Aggressive scrubbing or bleach-based cleaners can lift the print or cause cracking. Stick to mild detergents and avoid rubbing the logo directly when treating stains.
How to wash your Hickory Crawdads Red Primary Tee
- Pre-treat stains immediately: Blot fresh stains with a clean cloth, then apply a small amount of mild liquid detergent directly to the spot. Gently rub the fabric together—avoid scrubbing the logo. Let it sit for 5 minutes before washing. Common mistake: rubbing the stain aggressively can damage the print or spread the stain.
- Turn the tee inside out: Turn the tee inside out before placing it in the washing machine. This protects the front logo from friction against other clothes and helps reduce fading. Checkpoint: always zip up any zippers on other garments in the same load to avoid snagging the cotton.
- Wash in cold water on a gentle cycle: Set your machine to cold water (below 85°F / 30°C) and choose the gentle or delicate cycle. Use a mild detergent without bleach or optical brighteners. Do not overload the machine. Common mistake: hot water causes cotton to shrink and red dye to bleed onto lighter clothes.
- Air dry or tumble dry low: Remove the tee from the washer promptly. Lay it flat to air dry, or tumble dry on the lowest heat setting. Remove it while still slightly damp to reduce wrinkles and prevent over-drying. Checkpoint: high heat can shrink the tee by one full size and fade the red color.
- Iron on low if needed: If wrinkles remain after drying, iron the tee inside out on a low setting. Avoid ironing directly over the logo, as heat can melt or crack the print. Common mistake: ironing the logo side can permanently damage the design.
About this tee
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Hickory Crawdads Red Primary Tee: The Hickory Crawdads Red Primary Tee is a 100% cotton tee by GoTeez featuring the primary logo. It is an officially licensed product. Because it is 100% cotton, you need to wash in cold water and avoid high heat to prevent shrinkage and preserve the red color.
Hickory Crawdads Red Primary Tee
