Care Guide

Garment Care Guide

Proper care ensures your sub•label pieces stay fresh and maintain their quality for years to come. Follow these guidelines to get the most out of your apparel.

General Washing Instructions

Before Washing

  • Turn garments inside out to protect prints and graphics
  • Separate by color (wash darks with darks, lights with lights)
  • Close all zippers and fasten buttons
  • Check pockets and remove any items (Fuego can't swim)

Machine Washing

  • Temperature: Wash in cold water (30°C/86°F or below)
  • Cycle: Use gentle or normal cycle
  • Detergent: Use mild detergent; avoid bleach and harsh chemicals
  • Load size: Don't overload the machine - give garments room to move

Drying

  • Best method: Air dry by laying flat or hanging
  • Machine drying: If using a dryer, use low heat or tumble dry low
  • Avoid: High heat, which can shrink fabric and damage prints
  • Remove promptly from dryer to prevent wrinkles

Fabric-Specific Care

Cotton & Cotton Blends

  • Wash in cold water to prevent shrinkage
  • Can withstand regular washing
  • Iron on medium heat if needed (inside out for printed areas)

Heavyweight/Premium Cotton

  • May experience minimal shrinkage (1-3%) after first wash
  • Air dry recommended to maintain shape and weight
  • Avoid excessive heat

Performance/Technical Fabrics

  • Wash in cold water only
  • Air dry recommended - heat can damage technical properties
  • Do not iron or dry clean

Print & Graphic Care

To preserve the quality of screen prints, embroidery, and graphics:

  • Always wash inside out
  • Use cold water only
  • Avoid bleach and fabric softeners
  • Air dry or tumble dry on low heat
  • Do not iron directly on prints - iron inside out or use a pressing cloth
  • Do not dry clean printed garments

What to Avoid

  • Bleach: Can damage fabric and fade colors
  • Fabric softener: Can affect print adhesion and fabric texture
  • High heat: Causes shrinkage and can crack prints
  • Dry cleaning: Not recommended for most streetwear pieces
  • Ironing on prints: Can melt or damage graphics

Questions?

If you have specific questions about caring for your sub•label pieces, check the care label inside each garment or contact us at sub.label@outlook.com