Teepublic recommends that you turn the garment over to maintain the integrity of the design. Use only cold water and use detergent without bleach. Dry at low temperature under normal settings. Teepublic cotton shirts are expected to shrink 5-7% after normal washing (approximately half the size of the shirt). Wash colors separately from white, especially during the first wash. Over time, your shirt may naturally weather due to repeated washing, so your pattern may fade slightly.