How to wash it?
We recommend washing your Perfect Sweatshirt with similar colours on a short cycle 30˚C wash. That's enough to properly wash it without damaging the cotton fibres. Turn it inside-out to protect its exterior from any sharp parts of the drum or aggressive bits from other clothes in the same wash (eg: zips).
If you use a laundry net, even better, that's the gold standard and your Sweatshirt will thank you for it over the years. Make sure the wash program finishes on a 800rpm spin cycle to get rid of excess water. Don't go any higher, it won't speed anything up and risks damaging the cotton fibres. When picking a detergent go for a liquid as powders often leave marks which are especially visible on darker garments. That goes for all your clothes, not just your Sweatshirt.
How to dry it?
Air dry flat.
When you get your Perfect Sweatshirt out of the machine don't wring it out by hand, however tempting that might be. It'll rip cotton fibres and reduce your Sweatshirt's life expectancy. Lay it flat on a surface that won't get damaged by the wet garment. Alternatively, there's a useful device that costs about a tenner at IKEA. Highly recommended.
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Once it's dry it's good to wear. If you want to iron it, go ahead on a low heat avoiding any seams so as not to scorch the material. Remember to take it off from time to time. We know it's comfortable and all but it does need a break to keep it looking at its best. And the occasional wash of course.
We'll be back in touch in a couple of weeks to see how you're getting on.
If you have any comments in the meantime please do share them however minor - positive or negative - get in touch: support@asphalte.com
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The Asphalte Team