Caring for autograph t-shirts

[Ratpack]

We chose to do autograph t-shirts this past trip instead of books. We wanted something new. We had the characters sign with a Sharpie pen-permanent marker. Has anyone else done this too? If so, how do you wash them? I don't want the colors to run or bleed together.

 

[Hippychickali]

I have never gotten a t-shirt signed by the characters but I have several that are signed by local band members. They are all plan cotton t-shirts in solid colours. I used a Sharpie as well and I wear them regularly so I wash them just like I would any other shirt. I have never once had a problem with anything bleeding and I've owned a couple for a very long time. I do make a habit of turning all of my clothes inside out when I wash them. Maybe this had something to do with keeping their good condition. Also, I wash anything like that in cold water, never warm or hot. Hope this is helpful.

Ali