How to Care for Your Oversized Tees and Hoodies: A Complete Wash Guide

You've invested in premium heavyweight streetwear — now let's make sure it stays looking that way. Proper care isn't complicated, but it does matter, especially for graphic tees, acid wash pieces, and fleece hoodies.

General Washing Rules

• Turn garments inside out before washing to protect printed graphics from friction and fading.
• Use cold water — hot water accelerates color fading and can shrink heavyweight cotton over time.
• Wash with like colors to avoid dye transfer, especially with darker pieces.
• Avoid bleach entirely — even on white garments, bleach breaks down cotton fibers and damages prints.

Drying Without Damage

Heat is the biggest threat to both fit and print quality. Tumble dry on low heat, or better yet, air dry flat to preserve the structured shape of oversized and boxy silhouettes. High heat drying is one of the fastest ways to shrink heavyweight cotton and crack graphic prints.

Ironing Graphic Tees

If you need to iron a printed tee, always iron inside out or place a cloth between the iron and the print. Direct heat on a graphic can cause it to crack, peel, or melt depending on the print method.

Caring for Hoodies and Fleece

Heavyweight fleece pieces like hoodies hold onto moisture longer than regular cotton tees. Avoid overloading your washing machine — give fleece garments enough room to move freely so they wash and rinse evenly. Air drying is strongly recommended to preserve the brushed interior texture.

Storing Your Pieces

Fold heavyweight tees and hoodies rather than hanging them long-term — hanging can stretch out the shoulders and collar over time, especially with dropped-shoulder oversized cuts.

The RIPPER Standard

Every RIPPER piece — from 190 GSM baby tees to 400 GSM hoodies — is built to last with proper care. Follow the wash care instructions on each product page, and your RIPPER pieces will hold their shape, color, and print quality for years, not just a few washes.