Quick answer
Apply the Main Squeeze sticker to a clean, dry, room-temperature surface and press from the center outward. Wash the Main Squeeze Tee inside out in cold water and air-dry it. Both routines take minutes and prevent the two most common failures: peeling sticker edges and cracked tee prints.
Start with the surface, not the sticker
The Main Squeeze sticker is vinyl with a matte finish, so it grips best on smooth, non-porous surfaces like a water bottle, laptop lid, or journal cover. Wash and dry the surface first, then let it sit for a few minutes so no moisture remains. A drop of oil or sunscreen is enough to stop the adhesive from bonding, so wipe those off before you peel the backing.
Match the sticker size to the object
The Main Squeeze sticker comes in 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 5x5, and 6x6 inch sizes. A 2-inch sticker suits a phone case or a small journal, while a 5- or 6-inch sticker is better for a laptop lid or a wide water bottle. If you are unsure, trace the sticker on paper and hold it against the object before peeling anything.
Keep the tee's print out of the dryer
The Main Squeeze Tee is 100% combed and ring-spun cotton with a pre-shrunk, side-seamed construction. Heat is what dulls a graphic print, so turn the tee inside out, wash it in cold water on a gentle cycle, and skip the dryer. Hang it or lay it flat to dry. If you must tumble dry, use the lowest heat setting and remove the tee while it is still slightly damp.
Steps for applying the sticker and caring for the tee
- Clean and dry the surface: Wipe the bottle, laptop, or journal with a damp cloth, then dry it completely. Wait a minute so no film of moisture remains. Checkpoint: the surface should feel cool and dry, not slick.
- Peel and place from the center: Peel the backing slowly and set the sticker down starting at the center. Press outward with your thumb to push air to the edges. Common mistake: pressing from one edge traps a bubble you cannot remove later.
- Burnish the edges: Rub the sticker edges firmly with your thumb or a credit card for about ten seconds. Checkpoint: no lifted corners when you run a fingernail along the edge.
- Wash the tee inside out in cold water: Turn the Main Squeeze Tee inside out, use a gentle cycle with cold water, and avoid fabric softener. Common mistake: hot water and softener both break down the print over time.
- Air-dry or tumble low: Hang the tee or lay it flat. If you use a dryer, choose the lowest heat and take it out slightly damp. Checkpoint: the print should still feel smooth, not stiff or tacky.
Product facts
- Main Squeeze Sticker: Vinyl sticker with a matte finish, available in 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 5x5, and 6x6 inch sizes. Matte vinyl hides fingerprints better than gloss, and the size range lets you fit the same design to a phone case or a laptop lid.
- Main Squeeze Tee - White: 100% combed and ring-spun cotton, 4.2 oz/yd2, pre-shrunk, side-seamed construction. Pre-shrunk cotton holds its size after washing, and side seams reduce twisting, so the tee keeps its shape with cold-water care.
