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HOW TO WASH & DRY YOUR FIGHTWEAR

A little care after training helps preserve your gear’s fit, fabric and finish. Follow the instructions below for rash guards, fight shorts and BJJ gis, and always check your garment’s care label first.

Wash Cold

Choose a cold wash cycle

Turn Inside Out

Reduce friction against the printed surface

AVOID HIGH HEAT

Help protect the fabric, fit and graphics

Air Dry

Give your gear time to dry naturally

KEEP YOUR GEAR READY FOR TRAINING

Wash Cold & Inside Out

Turn printed garments inside out before washing to reduce rubbing against other items. Use cold water and wash with similar colors. Cold washing helps limit shrinkage and protects the finish, but it cannot guarantee that a garment never shrinks.

Avoid High Heat

Keep your gear away from hot wash cycles and high dryer temperatures. Excessive heat can shrink fabric, affect stretch and damage some printed finishes. Do not iron directly over graphics.

Choose Air Drying

Hang your gear in a ventilated space, away from direct sunlight. Let it dry completely before wearing it again or putting it away. Air drying avoids the heat exposure of a tumble dryer.

Check Before Tumble Drying

Only tumble dry garments whose care labels permit it. Use the lowest approved heat setting or an unheated air cycle, then remove promptly. For VHTK BJJ gis, hang dry and do not tumble dry.

FOLLOW THE LABEL FIRST

VHTK garments use different materials and finishes, including sublimated graphics and embroidery. Follow the instructions for your specific item whenever they differ from this general guide. Good care helps reduce wear, but it does not make fabric shrink-proof or prevent every change in appearance. If you are unsure about an instruction, contact VHTK with the product name and a photo of its care label.

Do

  • Check the care label before the first wash
  • Wash your gear after training
  • Follow the detergent’s dosing instructions
  • Separate light and dark colors
  • Let every part of the garment dry before storing it

Don’t

  • Leave damp gear in a closed gym bag
  • Use fabric softener on technical training fabrics
  • Use hot washing or high dryer heat
  • Apply an iron directly to printed graphics
  • Use bleach on your VHTK fightwear

WASHING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR GEAR

Turn it inside out and wash cold on a gentle cycle, following the label. Use the recommended amount of detergent and avoid fabric softener. Air dry before your next session to help preserve the stretch and printed finish.

Empty any pockets if your model has them, then turn the shorts inside out. Wash cold with similar colors and follow the label’s instructions. Air dry completely, checking that the waistband and inner panel are dry before packing them away.

Wash the jacket and pants in cold water with similar colors, then hang both pieces to dry. Do not bleach or tumble dry. Pre-shrunk fabric can still shrink, so avoid using heat to adjust the fit.

Take damp gear out of your gym bag as soon as possible. Wash after each training session and let it dry fully. If you cannot wash it immediately, hang it up to air out. Avoid adding extra detergent or fabric softener to cover the smell.

Rinse fresh blood with cold water before washing. Gently shake off loose chalk or dry residue. For remaining marks, use a fabric-compatible detergent or treatment according to its instructions and your garment label. Test treatments on a hidden area first and avoid scrubbing printed graphics.

CHOOSE YOUR FIT BEFORE YOU WASH

Check the size guide for your product before ordering. If the fit feels wrong when it arrives, contact us before washing or training in it.
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