Care Instruction
Clothing
1. Graphic Clothing
Used on: T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, some tank tops
Decoration method: Direct-to-garment or direct-to-film
- Wash: Machine wash cold, inside-out, gentle cycle. Use mild detergent.
- Avoid: Bleach, fabric softener, dry cleaning.
- Dry: Hang-dry is best. Tumble dry low if needed.
- Iron: Only inside-out, on low. Do not iron print.
*Best for preserving print quality and preventing fading or cracking.*
2. Embroidered Clothing
Used on: Polo shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, hats, jackets
Decoration method: Embroidery (thread, no ink)
- Wash: Machine wash cold, inside-out, gentle cycle. Mild detergent only.
- Dry: Air-dry or tumble-dry low.
- Avoid: Wringing, soaking, or harsh detergents.
- Iron: Inside-out with a cloth barrier; no steam. Do not wet embroidery before ironing.
*Keeps stitching intact and prevents thread unraveling or shrinkage.*
3. All-Over Print Clothing (Sublimation)
Used on: Leggings, sports bras, swimwear, tees, shorts
Decoration method: Sublimation (ink embedded into fabric)
- Wash: Cold water, machine wash, gentle cycle, with similar colors.
- Dry: No tumble-drying; air-dry only.
- Avoid: Bleach, ironing directly on print, dry cleaning.
- Iron: Low heat if needed – avoid ironing print areas.
*Preserves vibrant prints and prevents ink bleeding or shrinking.*
Shoes
4. All-Over Print Shoes (Canvas-style)
Used on: High-top and low-top sneakers
Decoration method: Sublimation and embroidery
- Clean: Gently wipe with a damp cloth.
- Optional: Hand wash cold with mild soap.
- Avoid: Machine washing, tumble-drying, bleach, or dry cleaning.
- Dry: Air-dry only, away from direct sunlight.
*Maintains print clarity, sole shape, and stitching.*
5. Embroidered Shoes
Used on: Select sneaker models with logos
Decoration method: Embroidery
- Clean: Spot-clean only with a damp cloth.
- Avoid: Machine washing, soaking, harsh scrubbing.
*Prevents color fading and damage to embroidery threads.*
Bags
6. All-Over Print Bags
Includes: Tote bags, drawstring bags, fanny packs, backpacks, duffle bags
Decoration method: Sublimation or cut & sew all-over print
⬩ Tote Bags & Drawstring Bags
- Wash: Machine wash cold, no bleach.
- Dry: No tumble-dry; air-dry only.
- Iron: Low heat, avoid printed areas.
⬩ Backpacks, Fanny Packs, Duffle Bags
- Clean: Hand-wash or spot-clean only.
- Avoid: Bleach, tumble-drying, dry cleaning, ironing.
- Dry: Air-dry only.
*Preserves structure, zipper function, and printed surface.*
Summary Table
| Product Type | Washing / Cleaning | Detergent / Additives | Drying | Ironing / Heat | Do Not |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTG / DTFlex Printed Apparel | Machine wash cold, inside-out, gentle cycle | Mild detergent; no fabric softeners | Tumble dry low or air-dry | Iron cool, inside-out; do not iron print | No hot water, dry-cleaning, direct ironing on print |
| Embroidered Apparel | Machine wash cold, inside-out, gentle cycle | Mild detergent; non-chlorine bleach preferred | Tumble dry low or air-dry | Iron inside-out with cloth; avoid steam | No soaking, wringing, steam ironing embroidery |
| All-Over Print Apparel & Swimwear | Machine wash cold with like colors | No bleach | Hang-dry recommended | Iron on low heat if needed | No dry-cleaning, tumble dry (some items) |
| Sublimated Home Products (pillows, blankets, mugs) | Varies by item — usually machine wash cold | Mild detergent | Air-dry or low heat if allowed | Avoid direct heat on prints | No bleach, dry-cleaning |
| Embroidered Hats / Caps | Spot-clean only with damp cloth | Mild soap if needed | Air-dry only | Do not iron | No machine wash, tumble dry, bleach |
| Embroidered / Printed Shoes | Spot clean only with damp cloth or hand wash cold | Mild detergent; no harsh chemicals | Air-dry only | Do not iron or expose to direct heat | No machine wash, bleach, tumble dry, dry-clean |
| Bags / Totes / Backpacks | Spot-clean or hand wash with cold water | Mild detergent | Air-dry only | Avoid ironing printed areas | No machine wash, bleach, tumble dry |
OUR STORY
Blue Wardrobe Apparel, was built from a desire to bring together faith, purpose and meaning, through creatively weaving fabric into thoughtful designs.
At the heart of Blue Wardrobe Apparel is a Reformed Christian conviction that everything we have is ultimately from God and should be stewarded for His glory. Our Christian Reformed Essentials collection was created with that same purpose — not simply to place Christian words on clothing, but to create meaningful pieces that can encourage faith, start conversations, and remind us of the grace we have received in Christ.
We believe quality and conviction should belong together. That means paying attention to fabric, fit, construction, comfort, and design while remaining grounded in something greater than fashion itself. Blue Wardrobe Apparel is clothing made for everyday life, created with intention and rooted in faith.
Our desire is simple:
Create with excellence. Walk in humility. Point everything back to Christ.
OUR FOUNDATION
We believe the gospel is not ultimately about us. It is about Jesus Christ.
Scripture teaches that mankind is saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, according to Scripture alone, for the glory of God alone.
We believe the things we wear can communicate what matters to us. A simple design can open a conversation. A verse can remind someone of truth. A garment can quietly point beyond itself toward something eternal. That is the heart behind our Christian Reformed Essentials. Not clothing designed to draw attention to ourselves. Clothing designed to point beyond ourselves.
To Christ.
“For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.”
Romans 11:36
WHY WE CREATE
We believe creativity is a gift from God. Design, craftsmanship, beauty, work, and imagination are not disconnected from faith. When pursued with humility and integrity, they can become expressions of gratitude for the gifts God has given us. That conviction influences the way we approach Blue Wardrobe Apparel.
We care about the weight of a fabric. The way a garment falls. How it feels after hours of wear. The simplicity of a design. The details people may never consciously notice. And the message a piece carries.
We pursue quality not because clothing is ultimate, but because we believe our work should be done faithfully.
Excellence is not the object of our worship. It is part of our stewardship.
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.”
Colossians 3:23
OUR COMMUNITY
Blue Wardrobe Apparel is still being built. And we are grateful for every person who chooses to be part of that journey. Every order supports what we are creating.
Every conversation helps us improve. Every person who wears one of our faith-based designs carries its message somewhere we could never personally reach.
But ultimately, this community is not about making the name Blue Wardrobe Apparel great.
Our prayer is that whatever influence this brand receives would be stewarded faithfully and directed toward something far greater than ourselves.
A THANK YOU NOTE
Thank you for being here.
Whether you discovered us because of the clothing, the Christian Reformed Essentials collection, or simply because something caught your attention, we genuinely appreciate you taking the time to learn what Blue Wardrobe Apparel stands for.
We are building, learning, refining, and seeking to be faithful with what has been placed in our hands. Our hope is to create clothing you are proud to wear—pieces made with thought, conviction, and purpose. And through everything we create, we want to remember that the story was never ultimately about us.
From Him. Through Him. To Him. Only.