While HTV shirts may not last a lifetime, it is possible to ensure that they last for quite some time. We do include care instructions with each HTV item that we sell, but we know that you don’t just purchase from us. We understand. Mostly.

Because HTV shirts are made by heating to adhere the vinyl to your shirt, hat, or bag, you need to take certain precautions when washing. If possible, you want to turn your item inside out. This will help make sure that nothing else in the wash is scrubbing directly up against the HTV. While rubbing against itself is fine, other items in the wash may not be as safe to your HTV item. For example, buttons and zippers. These things can scratch loose the HTV, even when the HTV is adhered well.

Also, avoid drying at high temps. We recommend laying flat to dry or even hanging to dry. Extra heat may cause the adhesive to release. It is also why we do not recommend using an iron on HTV clothing. We use heat to adhere the vinyl to your product. The addition of more heat can cause the adhesive to eventually fail causing the HTV to peel away from the product.

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