Can jerseys be machine washed?
Jerseys are often made from polyester or synthetic fabrics that are machine-washable, but some jerseys feature embroidered letters or numbers that require extra care. In general, when washing a sports jersey or other workout clothes, it's best to use cold water and to avoid the dryer.
Wash jersey using a cool wash temperature, as long as the fabric is not heavily stained. Don't over-fill the washing machine as this will cause more creases in your clothes and they won't be cleaned as effectively.
Hang Dry Your Jerseys
Putting your jersey in the dryer can cause damage even on the no-heat, tumble setting, so you want to avoid using the dryer if possible.
The Fanatics jersey has the logo screen printed on, and the Adidas one is fully embroidered. There's also a slight difference in fabric.
Never dry clean your jersey due to the harsh chemicals they use. For unwanted smells, you can also use vinegar to spot-clean them or pre-soak the jersey before washing in your detergent and cold water solution. Completely avoid hot and warm water, both when machine or hand washing.
Teams like the Broncos, 49ers and Chiefs use commercial on-premises laundry (OPL) equipment. Often, though, it isn't the washers and dryers that create an issue with the uniform—it's the chemicals used. “We were finding our reds were fading really fast, and the whites started to yellow,” Urbaniak says.
Clean your jersey in a washer
Use cold water for washing your jersey. Hot water may cause fading, shrinking, and damage to the decals. Use good quality, bleach-less, and color-protecting (powdered) detergent powder. Liquid detergents do not dissolve well and contain elements that can ruin your jersey.
Never dry clean your jersey due to the harsh chemicals they use. For unwanted smells, you can also use vinegar to spot-clean them or pre-soak the jersey before washing in your detergent and cold water solution. Completely avoid hot and warm water, both when machine or hand washing.
Select a cold water machine wash on the delicate cycle
Use cold water in your washing cycle to prevent your football jersey's decals from fading, shrinking or getting damaged by heat.
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