You’ve got your new GOOSE IT® gear — soft, clean, and built with that perfect fit. The last thing you want is to ruin it after a few washes. Taking care of your lacrosse apparel the right way keeps it looking fresh, feeling great, and lasting season after season.
Whether it’s your favorite hoodie or your go-to shirt from a tournament drop, here’s how to make sure your lacrosse apparel stays in top shape.
Why Apparel Care Matters
High-quality gear deserves high-quality care. The fabrics and prints we use are designed for comfort and durability, but the way you wash and dry them can make all the difference.
Proper care helps:
• Preserve screen prints, logos, and embroidery
• Maintain the fabric’s softness and shape
• Prevent shrinking, fading, and cracking
• Extend the lifespan of your gear
This is how you keep your favorite lacrosse hoodie looking new long after the final whistle.
Step-by-Step: How to Wash and Dry Your Lacrosse Apparel
1. Wash Cold — Always
Hot water is one of the biggest killers of screen prints and fabric fibers. It can cause logos to peel, shrink the material, and fade colors faster.
Stick with cold water only. It cleans just as effectively without damaging the fabric or the print.
Pro tip: Turn your hoodie or shirt inside out before washing to protect the print from rubbing against other items.
2. Use Gentle Detergent and Skip the Fabric Softener
Use a mild detergent with no bleach or harsh chemicals.
Fabric softeners might make things feel nice short-term, but they actually break down materials and can cause cracking in printed designs.
3. Avoid the Full Dryer Cycle
This is the biggest mistake people make. High heat can destroy prints, fade colors, and shrink cotton blends.
Instead, tumble dry on low for just one to two minutes, just long enough to remove the heavy moisture. Then hang it up to air dry.
This method gets the fabric mostly dry so it’s not weighed down by water when hanging, which can stretch it out. You’ll end up with a hoodie or shirt that keeps its shape and print quality longer than any standard dryer cycle could allow.
4. Hang Dry in a Cool, Shaded Area
Hang your apparel on a rack or hanger in a shaded area with good airflow. Avoid direct sunlight since UV exposure can fade colors and weaken prints over time.
You’ll be surprised how crisp and clean your lacrosse shirts look when you air dry them.
5. Store with Care
Once dry, fold or hang your gear in a cool, dry place.
If you hang hoodies, use wide or padded hangers so they don’t stretch at the shoulders.
Avoid cramming too many items together and give your gear room to breathe.
Quick Care Checklist
For the best results:
• Wash cold (inside out)
• Use mild detergent
• Skip fabric softener
• Tumble dry low for one to two minutes, then hang to air dry
• Avoid direct sunlight while drying
• Store neatly, folded or on wide hangers
Why It Matters
You invest in quality, so take care of it like it deserves. Properly maintained apparel doesn’t just last longer; it keeps representing the sport and lifestyle you love.
Your GOOSE IT® hoodie should look just as good at your next tournament as it did the day you got it.
Keep Your Gear Looking Fresh
When you care for your lacrosse apparel the right way, it doesn’t just last — it lives with you.
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