Care Guide

Care Guide

Your SAGA merch is custom-made-to-order and built to last. To keep your gear looking its best, it's important to know what it's made of — because cotton and poly fabrics require different care.

⚠️ Fabric Matters — Read This First

100% Cotton Machine wash cold, gentle cycle. Tumble dry on no heat / air-dry setting only.
100% Poly & High-Poly Blends Hang dry only. Machine drying — even on low heat — causes poly fibers to pill and develop a soft, peachy, “worn-in” texture. Some love this look, but to preserve the original finish and print quality, always hang dry.
Cotton/Poly Blends
(50/50 or 80/20) 		Machine wash cold, gentle cycle. Tumble dry on no/low heat only. Hang dry preferred for best shape and print retention.

👕 T-Shirts & Long-Sleeve Tees

Fabric: 100% Cotton
Applies to: '78, '79, '80, '81, '82, '83 Crew Tees, Classic Logo Tee, RED SUN S/S & L/S Tees, ON THE LOOSE S/S Tee

  • Turn inside out before washing to reduce abrasion
  • Machine wash cold, gentle cycle
  • Tumble dry on no heat / air-dry setting
  • Do not bleach
  • Do not iron directly on print

🧥 Hoodies — Cotton/Poly Blend

Fabric: 50/50 or 80/20 Cotton/Poly blend
Applies to: ON THE LOOSE Hoodie (Classic = 50/50, Premium = 80/20), RED SUN P/O Hoodie (80/20)

  • Turn inside out before washing to reduce abrasion
  • Machine wash cold, gentle cycle
  • Tumble dry on no/low heat only — hang dry preferred for best results
  • Do not bleach
  • Do not iron directly on print

🧥 Hoodies — 100% Poly

Fabric: 100% Technical Polyester
Applies to: '78 SAGA Pullover Hoodie, Dark Warrior Zip Hoodie

  • Turn inside out before washing to reduce abrasion
  • Machine wash cold, gentle cycle
  • Hang dry only — do not tumble dry
  • Do not bleach or iron directly on print

👔 Sweatshirts

Fabric: 100% Poly / Micro-Poly Tech Fleece
Applies to: Dark Warrior Distressed Sweatshirt, Dark Warrior Solid Sweatshirt

  • Turn inside out before washing to reduce abrasion
  • Machine wash cold, gentle cycle
  • Hang dry only — do not tumble dry
  • Do not bleach or iron directly on print

👖 Joggers & Sweatpants

Fabric: 100% Polyester Fleece
Applies to: '78 SAGA Joggers, Dark Warrior Distressed Sweatpants

  • Turn inside out before washing to reduce abrasion
  • Machine wash cold, gentle cycle
  • Hang dry only — do not tumble dry
  • Do not bleach or iron directly on print

🏊 Swim Shorts

Fabric: 90/10 Poly/Spandex
Applies to: '78 SAGA Swim Shorts, Dark Warrior Distressed Swim Shorts

  • Rinse in cold water after use — especially after saltwater or chlorine
  • Machine wash cold, gentle cycle
  • Hang dry only — do not tumble dry
  • Do not bleach or iron

🎽 Tank Tops

Fabric: 100% Polyester Jersey
Applies to: '78 SAGA Tank Top, Dark Warrior Solid Tank Top

  • Machine wash cold, gentle cycle
  • Hang dry only — do not tumble dry
  • Do not bleach or iron directly on print

🌬️ Windbreaker

Fabric: 94/6 Polyester/Elastane
Applies to: '78 SAGA Windbreaker

  • Machine wash cold, gentle cycle
  • Hang dry only — do not tumble dry
  • Do not bleach or iron
  • Store loosely — avoid compressing for extended periods

🏕️ Camp Shirt

Fabric: UPF50+ Micro-Poly Tech
Applies to: Dark Warrior Distressed Camp Shirt

  • Machine wash cold, gentle cycle
  • Hang dry only — do not tumble dry
  • Do not bleach or iron directly on print

🧶 Toques/Beanies — Cuffed

Fabric: Acrylic knit
Applies to: Cuffed Beanie, FALL 26 Cuffed Beanie

  • Spot clean first, or hand wash cold with mild detergent
  • Machine wash cold, gentle cycle, inside a mesh laundry bag
  • No bleach and no fabric softener
  • Reshape and lay flat to dry — do not tumble dry or iron

🌿 Organic Cotton Toque/Beanie

Fabric: Organic Cotton
Applies to: Organic Beanie

  • Hand wash cold, or machine wash cold on a gentle cycle in a mesh bag
  • No bleach
  • Reshape and lay flat to dry — cotton shrinks with heat, so skip the dryer
  • Do not iron the embroidery

🧢 Cotton Caps

Fabric: 100% Cotton, embroidered logo
Applies to: Classic Logo Cap, FALL 26 Logo Cap

  • Do not machine wash — it bends the bill and loosens the crown
  • Spot clean with a soft cloth and a little mild detergent, or hand wash in cool water
  • Air dry over a bowl or ball to keep the shape, away from heat and direct sun
  • Do not bleach, tumble dry or iron the embroidery

More hat tips, drawings and a fun fact: Toque/Beanie & Cap Care Guide

All SAGA items are made with high tech inks and processes. Proper care keeps your print vibrant and your garment in its best form — wash after wash.

Questions? Contact us anytime.