Can I put vintage tees in the dryer?

Avoid it. Heat shrinks fabric and stresses old prints.

Should I store tees in plastic?

Breathable cotton bags or acid-free boxes are safer for long-term storage.

Folding or flat storage is safer long term; hanging can stretch shoulders and collars.

01
Turn it inside out
Protects the print from friction.
02
Wash cold and gentle
Hand wash or use a delicate cycle with mild detergent. Skip bleach and fabric softener.
03
Air dry flat
Dryer heat shrinks cotton and cracks prints. Dry flat away from direct sun.
04
Store dark and dry
Fold loosely or roll in a breathable bin away from heat, damp and light.

For framed grails, use UV-filtering glass and keep them off sunny walls.

Turn shirts inside out, wash cold on a gentle cycle or by hand with mild detergent, and skip the dryer. Heat cracks prints and shrinks cotton.

Spot treat gently and test on an inside seam first. Harsh bleach can strip both stains and the faded color collectors want.

Fold loosely or store flat in breathable bins away from heat, light and humidity. Refold occasionally so creases don't weaken.

Can I put vintage tees in the dryer?: Avoid it. Heat shrinks fabric and stresses old prints.
Should I store tees in plastic?: Breathable cotton bags or acid-free boxes are safer for long-term storage.
Should I hang vintage T-shirts?: Folding or flat storage is safer long term; hanging can stretch shoulders and collars.