Quick answer
Wash your Spine-Chilling Joggers inside out in cold water on a gentle cycle, then tumble dry low or air dry to protect the printed design and fleece fabric.
Why fleece joggers need special care
The Spine-Chilling Joggers are made from poly-cotton fleece (Independent Trading Company's IND20PNT), a relaxed-fit pant that feels soft but can be prone to pilling and shrinkage if washed aggressively. The printed design by Nina Matsumoto is also vulnerable to heat and friction, so a gentle approach keeps both the fabric and artwork looking fresh.
When to wash less often
Fleece doesn't need washing after every wear. Spot-clean small stains with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Washing too frequently accelerates fading and wear on the print. Only do a full wash when the joggers are visibly soiled or have absorbed odors.
Step-by-step washing and care guide
- Turn the joggers inside out: Before washing, turn the joggers inside out to protect the printed design from friction against other garments or the machine drum. Common mistake: forgetting to turn inside out can cause the print to crack or peel over time.
- Use cold water and a gentle cycle: Set your washing machine to cold water and a gentle or delicate cycle. Use a mild liquid detergent—avoid bleach or fabric softener, which can break down fleece fibers and dull the print. Hot water can shrink the poly-cotton fleece and fade the ink. Cold water keeps both safe.
- Dry on low heat or air dry: Tumble dry on low heat, or better yet, lay the joggers flat to air dry. Remove them promptly when still slightly damp to avoid over-drying and stiffness. High heat in the dryer is the fastest way to shrink fleece and crack the print. Air drying is the safest option.
- Store folded, not hung: Fold the joggers and store them in a drawer or on a shelf. Hanging can stretch out the waistband and distort the relaxed fit over time. If you must hang them, fold them over the hanger rod rather than clipping them by the waistband.
Product details
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Spine-Chilling Joggers: Printed by Forward on Independent Trading Company's IND20PNT, a relaxed-fit pant made from poly-cotton fleece. The poly-cotton fleece blend is soft but can shrink or pill if washed in hot water or dried on high heat, so cold water and low heat are essential.
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