Care Instructions

I know, nobody wants to read a laundry manual. But these are handmade, and a little bit of care goes a long way in keeping the colors bright and the fabric good as new. So here's the quick rundown.

Hand Washing (my personal favorite)

1. Fill a sink with cold water.
2. Add a mild detergent — something gentle, made for delicates.
3. Swish it around to get some suds going.
4. Dunk the bandana in and gently move it around. No scrubbing, no wringing — just let the water do the work.
5. Let it soak for a few minutes.
6. Rinse in cold water until the detergent's all out.
7. Press out the extra water between two clean, dry towels.
8. Lay it flat to dry and reshape it while it's still damp. Don't hang it wet — it'll stretch out of shape.
9. Once it's completely dry, iron out any remaining wrinkles on low/medium heat. Just don't iron the scrunchie band piece, otherwise the elastic in there may melt.

Machine Washing (if you're short on time)

1. Toss it in a mesh laundry bag so it doesn't snag on anything.
2. Cold water setting, always.
3. Gentle or delicate cycle — nothing aggressive.
4. A mild detergent for delicates.
5. Run the cycle.
6. Pull it out right away once it's done, so it doesn't sit and wrinkle.
7. Press out the extra water between two clean, dry towels.
8. Lay it flat to dry, reshaping as you go. Skip hanging it wet.
9. Once it's completely dry, iron out any remaining wrinkles on low/medium heat. Just don't iron the scrunchie band piece, otherwise the elastic in there may melt.

Important Notes

Just a few extra steps will keep your bandana looking just as good as the day it showed up on your porch.