How to Clean and Store Your Comfort Colors Tee for Longevity
By Jomboy Media | Published: 2026-10-28
Category: Tips & Care
Keep your Jomboy Media Comfort Colors tee looking great with the right wash, dry, and storage methods. This guide covers cleaning, drying, and folding to prevent fading and stretching.
Quick Answer
Wash your Comfort Colors tee inside out in cold water on a gentle cycle, then air dry or tumble dry on low. Store it folded flat in a cool, dry drawer to preserve the print and fabric shape.
Why Care Matters for Comfort Colors Tees
Comfort Colors tees are known for their soft, lived-in feel and fade-resistant prints, but the cotton fabric can shrink or lose shape if handled wrong. The Bellinger MVP tee, for example, features a commemorative All-Star Game MVP print that benefits from careful washing. The ATL City Vintage II and The Captains tees also use fade-resistant inks, but heat and friction are their main enemies.
Skipping care steps can lead to cracked prints, pilling, or a stiff texture. The good news: a few simple habits keep the tee looking like new for years.
Step-by-Step Care Routine
- 1. Turn the Tee Inside Out: Before washing, turn your Comfort Colors tee inside out. This protects the front print from rubbing against other clothes or the machine drum. Common mistake: washing right-side out can cause the print to fade or crack faster.
- 2. Wash in Cold Water on Gentle Cycle: Use cold water (below 85°F) and a gentle or delicate cycle. Hot water can shrink the cotton and damage the ink. A mild detergent without bleach or fabric softener works best. Checkpoint: if your machine has a 'hand wash' or 'delicates' setting, use it. Avoid heavy-duty cycles.
- 3. Air Dry or Tumble Dry on Low: The safest method is air drying: lay the tee flat on a drying rack away from direct sunlight. If you use a dryer, set it to low heat and remove the tee while it's still slightly damp to prevent shrinkage. Common mistake: high heat from a dryer can shrink the cotton and cause the print to peel. Never use high heat.
- 4. Fold Flat, Don't Hang: Store your tee folded flat in a drawer or on a shelf. Hanging a heavy cotton tee can stretch the neckline and shoulders over time. If you must hang it, use a padded hanger. Checkpoint: avoid stacking heavy items on top of the tee to prevent creasing.
- 5. Keep Away from Direct Sunlight: Store the tee in a cool, dark place. Prolonged exposure to sunlight can fade the fabric and print, even with fade-resistant inks. Common mistake: leaving a tee on a windowsill or in a sunny room can lead to uneven fading.
Products Mentioned
- ATL City Vintage II: Designed by the Jomboy Media team, printed in the USA with fade-resistant inks on a premium Comfort Colors shirt. The fade-resistant inks mean you can wash it without worrying about the design fading quickly, as long as you follow cold-water care.
ATL City Vintage II - Bellinger MVP: All-Star Game MVP. Cody Bellinger delivered the biggest hit of the night in his first All-Star nod since 2019. The commemorative print on this tee is a highlight, so protecting it from heat and abrasion during washing is key to keeping the design intact.
Bellinger MVP - The Captains - Tee: Gehrig. Munson. Mattingly. Jeter. Judge. Designed by the Jomboy Media team, printed in the USA with fade-resistant inks. This multi-player tribute tee has a detailed print that benefits from gentle care to avoid cracking or peeling over time.
