Quick answer
Wash your Nina Tank inside out in cold water, use a gentle detergent, and air dry away from direct sun to preserve its garment-dyed color.
Why garment-dyed cotton needs special care
The Nina Tank is cut from 100% organic cotton 1x1 rib knit and garment dyed for a soft, lived-in texture. That dye process gives each piece unique depth, but it also means colors like pomelo, chartreuse, and grannysmith can fade faster if you use hot water or harsh detergents. The same gentle handling that protects the dye also keeps the rib knit from losing its shape.
Step-by-step care routine
- Turn inside out before washing: Turn your Nina Tank inside out to protect the outer surface from abrasion. This keeps the garment-dyed color from rubbing off on other clothes or the machine drum. Always check the inside-out step – skipping it accelerates fading on the front and shoulders.
- Wash in cold water on a gentle cycle: Set your machine to cold (below 86°F / 30°C) and choose the delicate or hand-wash cycle. Hot water opens cotton fibers and releases dye, so cold water locks the color in place. If your machine has a quick wash option, use it – shorter cycles reduce dye loss.
- Use a mild, color-safe detergent: Avoid bleach, optical brighteners, and enzyme-based stain removers. A gentle liquid detergent designed for dark or bright colors will clean without stripping the dye from pomelo, chartreuse, or grannysmith. Skip fabric softener – it coats the cotton fibers and can dull the color over time.
- Air dry flat, out of direct sunlight: Lay the tank flat on a drying rack or clean towel. Direct sun bleaches garment-dyed colors unevenly, so dry indoors or in shade. Never put the Nina Tank in the dryer – the heat will shrink the 100% organic cotton and cause fading. If you must speed up drying, use a fan on low; never wring or twist the wet fabric.
Products mentioned
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NINA TANK, pomelo: Made from 100% organic cotton 1x1 rib knit and garment dyed for a soft texture. The garment-dye finish is prone to fading; cold water and gentle detergent are essential to keep the pomelo shade vibrant.
NINA TANK, pomelo
