ROAM Hoodie Care: Keep Your Camp Hoodie Looking New
By ROAM Adventure Co. | Published: 2026-10-21
Category: Tips & Care
Learn how to wash, dry, and store your ROAM Hoodie so it stays warm and durable. Practical care steps for cotton-recycled fleece.
Quick answer
To keep your ROAM Hoodie looking new, wash it in cold water on a gentle cycle, tumble dry on low, and store it folded rather than hung.
Why care matters for cotton-recycled fleece
The ROAM Hoodie is made from a mid-heavyweight 10.3 oz cotton and recycled polyester fleece. That blend gives you warmth and durability, but it also means the fabric can shrink, pill, or lose its shape if you treat it like a regular cotton tee.
Recycled polyester adds strength, but cotton still reacts to heat. High dryer temperatures are the main culprit behind shrinking and stiffening. A little extra care in the wash keeps the fleece soft and the fit consistent.
What to avoid
Skip fabric softeners. They coat the fibers and reduce the fleece's breathability and moisture-wicking ability. Also avoid bleach and high-heat ironing, which can damage both the cotton and the recycled polyester.
If your hoodie gets muddy or sweaty on a trip, don't let it sit in a pile. Rinse it out or wash it soon after you get home to prevent stains from setting and odors from locking in.
Step-by-step care routine
- Check the care label: Before the first wash, read the sewn-in care label for any specific instructions. The label is your safest guide for temperature and drying. Different dye lots can have slightly different care needs, so always check the label each time you buy a new hoodie.
- Turn the hoodie inside out: Turn the hoodie inside out before washing. This protects the outer surface from friction and helps prevent pilling on the fleece. Inside-out washing also keeps the kangaroo pocket from snagging on other items.
- Wash in cold water on gentle: Use cold water (below 30°C/85°F) and a gentle cycle with a mild detergent. Avoid fabric softeners and bleach. Wash with similar colors to prevent dye transfer. Cold water preserves the cotton fibers and prevents shrinking, while gentle cycle reduces wear on the fleece.
- Dry on low or air dry: Tumble dry on low heat, or better, lay flat to air dry. High heat can shrink the cotton and stiffen the fleece. Remove from the dryer while slightly damp to reduce wrinkles. Air drying is the most energy-efficient and gentle option; if you use a dryer, keep the load small so the hoodie has room to tumble freely.
- Store folded, not hung: Fold the hoodie and store it on a shelf or in a drawer. Hanging a heavy fleece can stretch the shoulders and distort the regular fit over time. If you must hang it, use a wide, padded hanger and fold it over the hanger bar instead of draping it by the shoulders.
About the ROAM Hoodie
- ROAM Hoodie: The ROAM Hoodie is a mid-heavyweight 10.3 oz cotton and recycled polyester fleece with a regular fit, pullover hood, and kangaroo pocket. The heavier fleece holds up to outdoor wear, but it needs gentle washing to keep its softness and shape over time.
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