The specific instructions on the tag of the shirt come from its manufacturer, and should trump any care instructions you read elsewhere if they contradict what’s on the tag.
Wash your polo shirts alone or along with other knitted clothing. You should wash dark colors separately from light colors. Wash your shirts inside-out to reduce fading.
If line drying, put the shirt on a hanger and button the placket. The collar should be folded down. Smooth it with your hands. If the shirt is cotton, you may want to dry it on a drying rack so that it doesn’t shrink. [3] X Research source
If the fabric is cotton or polyester and your shirt isn’t still damp from washing, put your iron on a steam setting or have a spray bottle of water ready to dampen the shirt. Don’t use steam if the fabric is silk. Test iron a small piece of fabric on the inside bottom hem before you fully iron your polo shirt. If the high temperature seems too much for the fabric, lower the iron’s temperature.
Use the point of the iron for the point of the collars and any corners.
Starch can leave white marks on clothes, which is one of the reasons for ironing the shirt inside-out. The other reason is that some fabrics are sensitive to ironing, and this will guard the exterior of your shirt from getting shiny or singed from the iron. [5] X Research source
Your motions should be continuous. Don’t leave the iron too long in one place. If there are any patches or silk-screened logos on the shirt, avoid ironing those areas.
Turn the shirt over. It should be on its back and remain inside out. Smooth out the wrinkles, then repeat the process on the entire back of the shirt.
You can use steam when ironing. It helps to get rid of wrinkles faster. It is better to use it with cotton and wrinkle-prone fabrics. Before ironing, check the shirt’s label and find the correct temperature to use for the iron.
