Wash inside out with like colors and similar lightweight fabrics. Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle. Avoid washing with rough or abrasive items such as jeans, towels, heavy canvas, garments with metal hardware, Velcro, or lint-shedding fabrics, as these can cause pilling or surface wear. Tumble dry low or air dry. High heat, heavy loads, and frequent washing can lead to shrinking, fading, fiber breakdown, and increased pilling over time. Pilling and normal surface wear are a natural result of friction and regular use and are not considered defects.