Care Guide
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR BASIS GARMENTS
Our products are built to last — but the right care makes them last longer. Here's how to keep everything looking and feeling its best.
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COTTON TEES & LONG SLEEVES
Applies to: Classic Crew Tee, Everyday Long Sleeve, Cotton Tank, Stretch Tee, Supima® Tee
Fabric: 100% Cotton / Cotton-Elastane (160–180 GSM)
• Turn inside out before washing
• Machine wash cold (30°C or below) on a gentle cycle
• Use mild detergent — avoid bleach entirely
• Tumble dry on low heat, or hang dry in shade (recommended)
• Iron inside out on low-medium heat
• Do not dry clean
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HEAVYWEIGHT TEES & OVERSIZED SHIRTS
Applies to: Heavyweight Oversized Tee, Heavyweight Oversized Shirt
Fabric: 100% Cotton (240 GSM)
• Turn inside out before washing
• Machine wash cold on gentle cycle with similar colours
• Do not bleach
• Hang dry in shade — heavier fabrics retain moisture, avoid prolonged tumble drying
• Iron inside out on medium heat
• Do not dry clean
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FRENCH TERRY PIECES
Applies to: French Terry Oversized Tee, French Terry Short, Relaxed Terry Sweatpant
Fabric: 90/10 Cotton-Polyester French Terry (260 GSM)
• Turn inside out before washing
• Machine wash cold on gentle cycle
• Do not bleach
• Hang dry in shade (terry fabric can pill if tumble dried frequently)
• Iron inside out on low heat if needed — terry knit rarely wrinkles
• Do not dry clean
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JOGGERS & SWEATPANTS
Applies to: Active Cotton Jogger
Fabric: 100% Cotton (260 GSM)
• Turn inside out before washing
• Machine wash cold on gentle cycle
• Do not bleach
• Hang dry in shade to maintain shape and elasticity of ribbed cuffs and waistband
• Iron on low heat if needed — avoid ironing directly on ribbed areas
• Do not dry clean
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HEAVYWEIGHT HOODIES & CREWNECKS
Applies to: Heavyweight Full-Zip Hoodie, Heavyweight Oversized Hoodie, Heavyweight Oversized Crewneck
Fabric: 100% Cotton or 90/10 Cotton-Polyester (400 GSM)
• Turn inside out before washing
• Machine wash cold on gentle cycle — wash separately or with similar heavy garments
• Do not bleach
• Hang dry flat or on a wide hanger (heavy wet fabric can stretch on thin hangers)
• Do not tumble dry — 400 GSM takes longer to dry and can shrink with heat
• Iron inside out on low-medium heat
• Do not dry clean
• Zip up hoodies before washing to prevent zipper damage
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POLO SHIRTS
Applies to: Airtex Polo
Fabric: Airtex Cotton (220 GSM)
• Turn inside out before washing
• Machine wash cold on gentle cycle
• Do not bleach
• Hang dry in shade — lay collar flat while drying to maintain structure
• Iron on medium heat — pay attention to collar and cuffs for a crisp finish
• Do not dry clean
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GENERAL TIPS
→ First wash: First check your fit and then always wash new garments before adding it to your wardrobe. A slight colour release on the first wash is normal for darker shades and does not indicate a defect.
→ Colour care: Wash dark and light colours separately. Cold water preserves colour vibrancy across washes.
→ Prints & graphics: If your garment has a print, always iron on the reverse side — never directly over the print.
→ Storage: Fold heavyweight items (hoodies, crewnecks) instead of hanging to avoid shoulder stretching. Lighter tees can be hung or folded.
→ Pilling: Minor pilling on cotton and terry fabrics is natural after repeated wear and wash. Use a fabric shaver to remove it — the garment isn't damaged, just well-loved.