Quick answer
Turn your Amma Mama Tee inside out, machine wash cold on a gentle cycle with like colors, then tumble dry low or hang to dry. Skip fabric softener and never iron the screen print directly. This routine protects the soft, stretchy cotton blend and keeps the fit true to size.
Why the Amma Mama Tee needs its own care routine
The Amma Mama Tee is made from a soft and stretchy combed ringspun cotton blend (90% cotton) with a screen-printed design. That combination feels great against your skin but needs gentle handling to stay that way. Combed ringspun cotton is smoother and stronger than standard cotton, yet it can still shrink or pill if you wash it in hot water or dry it on high heat. The screen print is the other delicate part: harsh detergents, fabric softener, and direct ironing can crack or fade the design over time. Since the tee is fitted, any shrinkage will change how it hugs your body. A little care upfront means you can wear it on repeat without losing the softness or the shape.
What you need before you start
You don't need special equipment—just a few basics: a gentle, bleach-free laundry detergent, a mesh laundry bag (optional but helpful), and a drying rack or a dryer with a low-heat setting. Avoid anything labeled 'extra strength' or containing bleach, since those can break down cotton fibers and dull the print. If you use dryer sheets, save them for other loads; they leave a coating that can make the tee feel less breathable.
How to treat stains without damaging the print
Spit-up, breast milk, and diaper cream happen. Treat stains as soon as you can by gently dabbing—not rubbing—a small amount of gentle detergent or a stain remover onto the spot. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes, then wash as usual. Never scrub the screen print directly; friction is what causes cracks. For oily stains, a drop of dish soap can help, but rinse it out thoroughly before washing to avoid residue. If the stain persists after one wash, repeat the treatment before drying—heat sets stains, so don't put the tee in the dryer until you're satisfied.
Your step-by-step Amma Mama Tee care routine
- Turn inside out and sort: Turn the tee inside out to protect the screen print from friction. Wash with similar colors and fabrics—avoid towels or items with zippers that can snag the cotton. Checkpoint: the print should face inward before the tee goes into the machine.
- Wash cold on gentle: Use a gentle cycle with cold water and a mild, bleach-free detergent. Skip fabric softener, which can coat the fibers and reduce breathability. Common mistake: using hot water, which can shrink the fitted tee and fade the print.
- Dry low or hang: Tumble dry on low heat, or hang the tee to dry for the least shrinkage risk. If you hang it, reshape the shoulders and let it air-dry away from direct sunlight. Checkpoint: the tee should feel dry but not crispy; if it's stiff, you may have used too much detergent.
- Store folded, not hung: Fold the tee and store it in a drawer rather than hanging it on a hanger. Hanging can stretch the shoulders and distort the fitted shape over time. Next step: rotate your tee with other tops to give the cotton a rest between wears.
Product facts
- Amma Mama Tee: Screen printed on a soft and stretchy classic fitted heathered gray tee; 90% combed ringspun cotton. The cotton blend and screen print respond best to cold, gentle washing and low-heat drying to prevent shrinkage and print cracking.
