A football shirt is more than clothing: it is a piece of your team's story. The good news is that keeping it in perfect shape is easy if you follow a few simple rules. Here is how to wash a football shirt without cracking the print or fading the colours.
30°C, inside out, no bleach, no tumble dryer, and never iron over the print. Dry flat or in the shade.
The quick rules
- Wash at 30°C maximum.
- Turn the shirt inside out.
- Wash with similar colours.
- No bleach and no strong detergent.
- No tumble dryer.
- Never iron over the print or the badge.
Step-by-step: how to wash your football shirt
1. Check the label and the print
Before washing, look at the care label. Name and number printing and sublimated designs are sensitive to heat, so the gentler the wash, the longer they last.
2. Turn it inside out
Turning the shirt inside out protects the badge, the sponsor logo and the name and number from rubbing against other clothes or the drum.
3. Choose a cold or 30°C cycle
Use a delicate or gentle cycle at 30°C at most, with a mild detergent. Avoid fabric softener, which can damage the technical fabric and make it less breathable.
4. Wash with similar colours
Keep white and light shirts away from dark clothes to avoid colour transfer. A mesh laundry bag adds extra protection.
5. Dry it flat or hang it in the shade
Skip the tumble dryer. Lay the shirt flat or hang it in the shade. Direct sun and heat can fade the colours and weaken the print.
6. Avoid ironing
If you must remove a crease, iron on low heat from the inside and never touch the print or the badges.
How to remove stains
Treat a stain as soon as possible with cold water and a small amount of mild soap, dabbing gently rather than rubbing. Avoid bleach, which can discolour the shirt and damage the print.
How to store your shirt
Fold it or hang it on a wide hanger, away from direct sunlight and humidity. For retro and collector shirts, store them flat in a dry place and avoid plastic bags that trap moisture.
Mistakes to avoid
- Washing at 40°C or above.
- Using the tumble dryer or leaving the shirt on a radiator.
- Ironing directly on the badge or the name and number.
- Using bleach or fabric softener.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I put a football shirt in the washing machine?
Yes, on a gentle cycle at 30°C, turned inside out, with similar colours.
Can I use the tumble dryer?
No. Heat can crack the print and shrink the fabric. Dry it flat or hang it in the shade.
How do I wash a shirt with a name and number?
Wash it inside out at 30°C and never iron over the lettering.