Store only when clean and fully dry
A shirt should be clean and completely dry before long-term storage. Moisture trapped in an enclosed space can cause odour, staining and eventually increase the risk of mould.
When washing is necessary, use cold or low-temperature water, a mild detergent and minimal mechanical movement. Prints should not be scrubbed, wrung or exposed to high heat.
Keep away from light and heat
Direct sunlight can fade fabric colours and accelerate the ageing of printed applications. During long-term display, ultraviolet exposure can be especially damaging to yellow, red and fluorescent tones.
Storage should remain cool, dry and relatively stable in temperature. Avoid radiators, windowsills and damp basements.
Folding and archival materials
When shirts are stored folded, avoid sharp creases that repeatedly place pressure on the same area. Acid-free tissue between folds reduces direct contact between fabric surfaces and printed applications.
If plastic storage bags are used, the shirt must be fully dry and the plastic must not adhere to the prints. Breathable, acid-free and chemically neutral materials are safer for long-term preservation.
Protecting printed applications
Sponsors, namesets and numbers are often the most fragile areas of a shirt. These surfaces should not be folded against each other or stored under heavy pressure.
Applying uncontrolled heat, solvents or adhesives to a lifting print may increase the damage. The material and cause of deterioration should be understood before any intervention.
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