Quick Answer
To keep your Warhammer polo shirt looking its best, machine wash cold with like colors, skip the dryer, and iron inside out on medium heat. This preserves the embroidered icon and prevents fading.
Why Care Matters for Embroidered Polos
Unlike printed tees, your Warhammer polo features an embroidered icon that can snag or distort if handled roughly. The 100% pre-shrunk ring-spun combed cotton is soft and durable, but it still needs a gentle routine to keep the fabric and stitching in top shape.
Following the care label also protects the color of the fabric itself. Ring-spun cotton holds dye well, but heat and harsh detergents can still cause fading over time. A few simple habits will keep your faction colors bright through many battles.
Step-by-Step Care Routine
- Turn the polo inside out: Before washing, turn the polo inside out. This shields the embroidered icon from friction against other garments and reduces wear on the front fabric. Check that the icon is fully covered by the fabric before starting the wash.
- Machine wash cold with like colors: Set your machine to a cold cycle (below 30°C / 86°F) and wash with similar colors only. Cold water prevents dye bleed and keeps the fabric's color vibrant. Never use hot water, as it can shrink or fade the cotton.
- Skip the dryer: Do not tumble dry. Instead, lay the polo flat on a clean towel or hang it to air dry. Heat from the dryer can shrink the cotton and damage the embroidery. Reshape the collar while damp to help it dry in its original form.
- Iron inside out on medium heat: If you need to remove wrinkles, iron the polo inside out on medium heat. This avoids pressing directly on the embroidered icon, which could flatten or distort it. Do not use steam directly on the embroidery; it may cause puckering.
- Store properly: Fold the polo or hang it on a padded hanger. Avoid wire hangers that can stretch the shoulders. Keep it away from direct sunlight to prevent fading. Store in a cool, dry place to maintain fabric quality.
Product Care Facts
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Death Guard Polo Shirt: Machine wash cold, with like colours. Do not bleach, do not dry clean, iron inside out on medium heat, do not tumble dry. Following these steps prevents the embroidered Death Guard icon from snagging and keeps the deep green fabric from fading.
Death Guard Polo Shirt
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Skaven Polo Shirt: Machine wash cold, with like colours. Do not bleach, do not dry clean, iron inside out on medium heat, do not tumble dry. The same gentle routine protects the Skaven emblem and the brown tones, so your polo stays crisp after every wash.
Skaven Polo Shirt
