Care Guide
How to care for your Tailored Athlete pieces
Tailored Athlete garments are engineered for fit, comfort, and longevity.
With the right care, they’ll keep their structure, softness, and shape wear after wear — helping you look sharp, confident, and put together for longer.
This guide covers how to care for each product category, plus universal rules to protect fit and fabric.
Universal Care Principles
Before diving into categories, a few rules that make the biggest difference:
Lower temperatures preserve fit
Heat is the fastest way to damage fibres, elasticity, and shape.
Air drying
protects structure
Tumble drying can shrink garments, weaken fibres, and distort tailored silhouettes.
Wash less,
wear smarter
Over-washing shortens garment life. Resting pieces between wears helps fibres recover.
Always check the care label
Specific fabrics and finishes may require slight adjustments.
Care by Product Category
T-shirts are simple to care for. Wash all your everyday pieces together for the best results — just be sure to separate darks and lights to keep colours looking fresh.
Washing- Machine wash cold 30°C on a gentle cycle
- Wash inside out to preserve colour and print quality
- Avoid washing at high temperatures to prevent shrinkage
Drying- Tumble dry on low
- Avoid high heat to prevent fabric damage
Ironing- Steam iron from the inside if needed
StorageHang or fold neatly. Avoid hangers that may stretch the neckline.
Avoid- High heat washing or drying
- Fabric softener (can damage stretch fibres)
Shirts are worn close to the skin and benefit from regular washing, but gentle care keeps collars crisp and fit intact.
- Wash at 30–40°C
- Follow the care label for the specific style and fabric
- Ideally wear up to twice before washing (weather dependent)
- Line dry where possible
- Remove promptly to reduce creasing
- Cool or warm iron, depending on care label
- Press collars carefully back into shape while ironing
- High heat washing or drying
- Fabric softener (can damage stretch fibres)
Button collars and smooth plackets while damp to help maintain structure as the shirt dries.
Bottoms don’t need washing after every wear. Over-washing is one of the main causes of premature fabric wear and colour fade.
- Wash cool, or up to 40°C if the care label allows
- Avoid washing after every wear — aim for 2–3 wears where possible
- Line dry recommended
- Avoid tumble drying to prevent shrinkage and loss of shape
- Cool or warm iron depending on fabric and care label
Fold or hang once fully dry (never hang while wet
- Placing heavy or sharp objects in pockets — these can weaken or pierce pocket lining over time
These pieces are designed for elevated comfort and structure. With the right care, they maintain their refined hand feel and clean lines.
- Wash at low temperatures
- Wash less frequently — ideally after 3 wears, not less
- Line dry preferred
- Avoid tumble drying to protect fabric structure
Allow garments to rest between uses so fibres recover naturally.
These fabrics are not prone to pilling when cared for properly.
- Wash infrequently — ideally after 3+ wears
- Gentle wash, low agitation, low spin
- Hand washing is ideal where possible
- Washing inside out can help reduce surface wear
- Dry flat, reshaping the garment while damp
- Never hang while wet
- Always fold
- Never hang — hanging will stretch and distort knits
Pilling can occur naturally with wear. Reduce by gentle washing and minimal friction.
- Gentle wash at low temperatures
- Avoid over-washing
- Dry flat and reshape while damp
- Fold only — never hang
Drying & Heat: What To Know- Tumble drying can shrink garments, destroy fibres, and permanently alter fit
- Hanging while wet is generally fine for structured garments
- Delicate fabrics and knitwear should always be dried flat and reshaped while damp
Frequently Asked Questions
Shrinkage is most commonly caused by heat. Washing cool and air drying greatly reduces the risk.
Occasional tumble drying on a low heat setting is fine for most garments. Always check the care label and avoid high heat, which can cause shrinkage and fabric damage.
Allowing garments to rest between wears helps fibres recover their shape, extends the life of the fabric, and reduces how often you need to wash them.
Hanging stretch or knit fabrics can cause them to lose their shape over time. Fold and store flat wherever possible to keep them looking their best.
Tailored Athlete pieces are designed to work hard — just like you. Take care of them, and they’ll return the favour with long-lasting fit, comfort, and confidence.
