Quick Answer

Turn your French Terry Sweatshirt and lounge pants inside out, wash in cold water on a gentle cycle, and tumble dry on low heat. Avoid fabric softener and high heat to prevent pilling and shrinkage.

Why French Terry and Lounge Pants Need Special Care

French terry fabric, used in the Pair of Thieves French Terry Sweatshirt, has a looped back that traps air for warmth but also catches lint and pills if washed roughly. Lounge pants like the Ready for Everything Lounge Pants (55% cotton, 40% poly, 5% spandex) and https://pairofthievesinm.com/products/supersoft-lounge-pant-1pk-lounge-pant-9-b495464ca7f34b13650d4a07-1499841SuperSoft Lounge Pants (60% cotton, 36% viscose, 4% spandex) rely on their softness and stretch, which can degrade with hot water or harsh agitation. A gentle routine keeps the fabric smooth and the fit consistent.

What You'll Need

You only need a mild detergent (free of bleach or enzymes), cold water access, and a low-heat dryer or drying rack. Skip fabric softener—it coats the fibers and reduces moisture-wicking and softness over time.

Step-by-Step Washing Guide

  1. Step 1: Turn garments inside out: Flip your French Terry Sweatshirt and lounge pants so the inside faces outward. This protects the outer fabric from friction against other clothes or the machine drum. Common mistake: washing right-side out causes pilling on the front surface.
  2. Step 2: Choose cold water and gentle cycle: Set your machine to cold water (below 80°F) and the gentle or delicate cycle. Hot water can shrink cotton and damage spandex and viscose fibers in lounge pants. Checkpoint: if your machine has a 'hand wash' setting, use it for extra care.
  3. Step 3: Use a mild detergent, no fabric softener: Add a small amount of liquid detergent formulated for delicates. Avoid bleach, enzyme boosters, and fabric softener, which can break down fibers and reduce softness. Common mistake: fabric softener coats the loops of French terry, making it less breathable.
  4. Step 4: Dry on low heat or air dry: Tumble dry on low heat or lay flat to air dry. High heat can shrink the sweatshirt and cause lounge pants to lose their shape or elasticity. Checkpoint: remove from dryer while slightly damp to avoid over-drying and stiffness.

Product Care Notes

  • French Terry Sweatshirt: The French Terry Sweatshirt is a men's top available in Black, sizes S, M, and L, and part of the Off-Duty Sweatshirt group. Because it's a structured sweatshirt, turning it inside out protects the outer surface from abrasion during washing, helping maintain its clean black color.
  • Ready for Everything Lounge Pants (1-Pack): The Ready for Everything Lounge Pants are a cotton blend (55% cotton, 40% poly, 5% spandex) with flat-lock seams and a drawstring closure. The spandex content means high heat can break down elasticity; cold wash and low dry preserve the stretch and prevent the waistband from relaxing.
  • SuperSoft Lounge Pants: The SuperSoft Lounge Pants are made of 60% cotton, 36% viscose, and 4% spandex with a tapered fit and super soft fabric. Viscose fibers are more delicate when wet—gentle cycle and low heat reduce the risk of fraying or shrinking, keeping the tapered fit intact.