“How to Care for Kids’ Clothes: Tips to Make Them Last Longer”
KidWear Care & Washing Guide
In this guide:
1) Fabric 101: what your piece is made of
Cotton (jersey & fleece) Most hoodies/tees
Breathable, comfy, can shrink if washed hot.Care: 30 °C, gentle spin, inside-out. Air-dry or tumble low.
Poly-cotton blends
Holds shape, helps prints last, less shrink.Care: 30 °C, normal spin. Air-dry for print longevity.
GSM & weight
Light (≤180): airy tees. Mid (200–300): everyday sweats. Heavy (≥320): cosy hoodies.2) Before you wash
- Turn inside-out (protects print).
- Zip up & tie cords.
- Sort colours (darks with darks; brights with brights).
- Mesh bag for small items.
- Spot-treat before main wash.
3) Best wash settings
- Temp: 30 °C (cold-to-warm). Avoid hot cycles.
- Cycle: Gentle/regular; no heavy-duty spin.
- Detergent: Liquid, non-bio. No bleach/softener on prints.
- Load: Don’t overfill.
4) Drying & ironing
- Best: Air-dry flat or on hanger, away from heat/sun.
- Tumble: If needed — low heat only.
- Iron: Inside-out on low/medium. Never directly on the print.
- Steam: Light steam inside-out; don’t soak the print.
5) Quick stain-rescue table
| Stain | First aid | Then |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee / Tea | Rinse from the back with cool water ASAP. | Dab mild liquid detergent; wash 30 °C. No heat until gone. |
| Oil / Grease | Baking soda/corn-starch 10–15 min, brush off. | Pre-treat dish soap; gentle 30 °C. |
| Makeup | Blot; micellar water on cloth (test seam). | Then mild-detergent wash. |
| Deodorant | Rub with dry towel or baby wipe. | Wash cool; no bleach on darks. |
| Grass | Pre-treat enzyme detergent. | Wash 30 °C; repeat before drying if needed. |
| Ink | Paper towel under; dab alcohol-based gel (test). | Rinse, wash cool. No tumble until removed. |
Always spot-test on an inside seam. Avoid aggressive scrubbing on prints.
6) Pilling, lint & storage
- Pilling: normal for soft knits — use fabric shaver gently.
- Lint: wash similar fabrics; lint-roller pass.
- Storage: fold knits, hang outerwear; away from sun/radiators.
7) Do / Don’t checklist
Do
- Wash inside-out at 30 °C.
- Use mild liquid detergent.
- Air-dry when possible.
- Spot-treat quickly.
Don’t
- Bleach or harsh softeners.
- Iron directly on prints.
- Over-dry on high heat.
- Overfill the machine.
8) Troubleshooting FAQ
My hoodie shrank slightly.
Re-wash cold, reshape damp, air-dry flat.Crackling on a large print.
Wash inside-out, cool; iron inside-out on low with cloth barrier. Avoid high heat дальше.Questions? info@kidwear.co.uk
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