Care

Premium cotton and embroidery deserve a few minutes of attention. Followed properly, these instructions extend the life of every Black Vault piece — that’s the entire point.

Washing

• Turn the garment inside out before washing. Protects the embroidery and the fabric face.
• Cold water, gentle cycle. Hot water and aggressive agitation are what wear cotton out.
• Mild detergent only. Skip bleach, fabric softener, and optical brighteners — they break down fibers and dull pigment.
• Wash with similar colors. Dark with dark, white with white. The first three washes on a garment-dyed piece may release loose pigment.

Drying

• Tumble dry low, or hang dry flat. Hang drying preserves shape better; tumble dry is fine if low and brief.
• Avoid high heat. It shrinks cotton and can warp the embroidery.
• Reshape while damp. A heavyweight knit will hold whatever shape it dries in.

Pressing

• Iron inside out, on cotton setting, never directly on the embroidery.
• Steam works better than dry heat for cotton at this weight.

Storage

• Fold heavyweight knits — hangers stretch the shoulders out over time.
• Hang shirts and polos.
• Keep long-term storage cool, dry, away from direct sunlight. Cotton is a natural fiber; it lasts longer when treated like one.

If something goes wrong

If a stitch comes loose, the fabric thins, or anything else looks off — email support@blackvaultapparel.com. We’ll figure it out.