Turn your sweatshirt inside out and feel the reverse. The soft, raised surface is the part you want to protect. Before it goes into the machine, check the sewn-in label for the wash temperature and drying instructions. Two sweatshirts that feel similar can need different treatment.
Read the instructions for your piece
The Essential Fleece Mock Neck Crew Sweatshirt is a cotton and polyester blend. Its listed care instructions specify a gentle wash at 30°C, no bleach and low heat if tumble drying. Use the label on the garment if it differs.
Build the load around the fleece
Empty the pockets. Keep rough hook-and-loop fasteners and bulky denim out of the same load. Give the sweatshirt room in the drum, and measure detergent for the size of the load using the pack instructions.
Dry it with the shoulders supported
Reshape the cuffs and hem while damp. If air-drying, spread the sweatshirt across a rack so the wet fabric is supported. Turn it over when the top feels dry and check the thick seams before folding it away. If you use the tumble dryer for this particular style, select low heat.