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Keep your colors. A jersey care guide.

Simple habits that help protect your favorite shirts, season after season.

A footballer wearing a jersey on the pitch

Read the label first

Always follow the care label on your specific shirt. Different fabrics, prints, and trims can require different handling. A vintage shirt may need more gentle care than a modern training top.

Wash gently

Turning the jersey inside out reduces direct abrasion on names, numbers, and other applied details. Use a gentle cycle or hand wash when the label recommends it. Avoid fabric softener if the manufacturer advises against it.

Wash similar colors together and avoid leaving a wet shirt crumpled in a bag after a match.

Give prints some space

Keep rough fasteners away from delicate fabric. Never iron directly over a name, number, or printed badge. Allow the shirt to air dry away from intense heat and direct sun where the care instructions permit.

Store it with care

Make sure a shirt is completely dry before putting it away. Avoid heavy objects pressing against folded prints. A few thoughtful habits can help keep a favorite in rotation longer.

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