Summer & Streetwear Care 101

Keep Your Fits Fresh: How to Wash and Maintain Bikinis & Graphic Tees

Product Maintenance & Quality | Care Guide

Your favorite fits deserve more than a quick wash and a toss in the dryer. From statement graphic tees to stretchy bikinis and athletic jerseys, a little extra care can help preserve the colors, prints, shape, and feel of your go-to pieces. Follow these simple care tips to keep your Blasè Blasè essentials looking fresh season after season.

The Golden Rule: Keep the Heat Low

Heat can damage printed graphics, weaken elastic fibers, and contribute to fading or fabric distortion. Whenever possible, skip the tumble dryer and let your clothes air-dry naturally. Always check the garment's care label for the best washing and drying instructions.

1. Graphic Tees: Protect the Print

Your graphic tee is often the statement piece of your outfit, so keeping its print looking sharp is essential.

  • Turn your T-shirts inside out before washing to reduce friction against printed designs.

  • Use cold water and a gentle wash cycle to help minimize fading and wear.

  • Choose a mild detergent and avoid harsh bleach unless the care label specifically allows it.

  • Air-dry whenever possible, keeping printed areas away from direct, intense heat.

Style tip: Avoid ironing directly over graphic prints. If ironing is permitted on the care label, turn the tee inside out and use an appropriate low-temperature setting.

2. Bikinis: Keep the Stretch Alive

Your favorite bikini deserves gentle treatment after every beach or pool session. Chlorine, salt, sunscreen, and body oils can affect swimwear fabrics over time.

  • Rinse your bikini promptly in cool, fresh water after swimming.

  • Hand-wash gently with mild detergent, following the care label.

  • Never aggressively twist or wring the fabric. Instead, press out excess water gently between clean towels.

  • Lay flat or hang to air-dry in a shaded, well-ventilated area.

Care tip: Avoid leaving wet swimwear rolled up in a bag for extended periods, as trapped moisture can lead to unpleasant odors and fabric deterioration.

3. Jerseys: Preserve Performance & Details

Whether you're styling your jersey for a festival or making it part of your everyday streetwear rotation, proper care helps maintain its shape, colors, and distinctive details.

  • Check the care label before washing, especially for jerseys with printed graphics, patches, or embellishments.

  • Turn jerseys inside out and use cold water with a gentle cycle when permitted.

  • Avoid chlorine bleach and unnecessary fabric softeners, particularly on moisture-wicking performance fabrics, as they may affect fabric performance.

  • Skip high-heat drying to help reduce the risk of shrinkage, print damage, or distortion.

Care tip: Keep jerseys away from rough zippers and abrasive items during washing to help protect delicate graphics and stitched details.

Fresh Fits Start with Better Care

Looking after your clothes doesn't have to be complicated. Gentle washing, cooler temperatures, and air-drying can go a long way toward helping your favorite pieces stay wearable for longer.

Treat your essentials right, keep your style in rotation, and make every fit count.

Wear it. Love it. Keep it fresh. Blasè Blasè.

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