Great question! There's a very good chance you're going to live in your favorite Native to this Place t-shirt. Knowing this, we intentionally select materials that are durable and will stand the test of time. That said, we understand that life happens and they'll eventually show signs of wear and tear. Here are some simple home care tips to extend the life of your garments and take care of the screen printed design. Wash with cold water - Washing on hot is just not necessary. It's not kind on the fabrics and uses a lot more energy than cold. Treat your garments to a soothing cold water wash and enjoy lower utility bills in the process. Avoid harsh cleaning products - Use a gentle detergent and non-bleach stain remover when necessary. No need to bring out the harsh detergents, which truthfully aren't kind on the environment either. Wash your garments inside out - Turning any garment with a screen-print inside out before washing or ironing will help reduce any fading. Be stingy with your washing - Like jeans, your garments don't always need to be washed after every wear. Unless you really got after it outside and there's visible mud, dirt, sweat, grime, or hot dog mustard from your kids baseball game, consider spritzing it with a fabric spray and folding it back up. The more you wash, the faster your clothes will age and fade. Tumble dry on low heat - Even though our materials are pre-shrunk, heat is not kind on clothing. Opt for tumbling on low to prevent shrinkage, damage and skyrocketed utility bills.