Sg Living Venice Hoodie Care Guide

Quick answer

To keep your Sg Living Venice Hoodie soft and prevent pilling, wash it inside out in cold water on a gentle cycle, then air dry flat. Avoid fabric softener and high heat.

Step-by-step washing guide

1. Turn the hoodie inside out: Before washing, turn the Sg Living Venice Hoodie inside out. This protects the outer fleece surface from direct abrasion against the machine drum or other garments. A common mistake is leaving it right-side out, which speeds up pilling.
2. Use cold water and a gentle cycle: Set your machine to cold water (ideally 30°C / 86°F or lower) and choose the gentle or delicate cycle. Hot water weakens fibers and encourages fuzz. Skip the heavy-duty cycle even if the hoodie looks dirty.
3. Skip fabric softener and bleach: Fabric softener coats fleece fibers and reduces softness over time. Bleach weakens the cotton blend and can discolor the graphic. Use a mild liquid detergent instead. If static is a concern, add a half cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle.
4. Air dry flat, never tumble dry: Lay the hoodie flat on a clean towel or drying rack away from direct sunlight and heat. Tumble drying with high heat shrinks fleece and accelerates pilling. Reshape the hoodie while damp to maintain the relaxed fit and extended length.
5. Store folded, not hung: Fold the hoodie and store it on a shelf or in a drawer. Hanging by the hood can stretch the neckline over time, especially on a relaxed-fit garment. If you must hang it, fold it over the hanger bar rather than using the hood loop.

Product facts

• Sg Living Venice Hoodie: Made from vintage fleece with a relaxed fit and extended length, thoughtfully made in LA. The soft, brushed fleece requires gentle handling to maintain its texture and prevent pilling over time.