To use your Earth sweatshirt, just put it on and enjoy its comfort. When it comes to washing, use cold water and turn it inside out to protect the design. Wash it with similar colors to avoid color bleeding. Only use non - chlorine bleach if there are stains. After washing, you can hang it to dry for the best look, or you can use the cool or low - heat setting in the dryer. Remember, fabric softener can make the colors fade, so skip it. Also, don't iron or dry clean the sweatshirt to keep it in good condition.