Can You Wash a Hoodie With Other Clothes?

The short answer is yes. The longer answer is that what you wash it with decides whether it comes out fresh or covered in fluff.

Good company

Wash with other items of a similar colour and a similar weight: other hoodies, sweatpants, t-shirts and soft cotton basics. Similar fabrics move through the wash in a similar way, which keeps wear even.

Keep it away from towels

Towels shed a lot of lint, and it clings to fleece and terry, especially on dark colours.

Keep it away from jeans and zips

Heavy denim, zips, velcro and hooks rub against softer fabric, which causes bobbling and snags. If you do wash with zipped items, close the zips and turn them inside out.

New dark items

A brand new black or deep coloured piece can release dye in its first few washes. Wash it alone or with other darks until the water runs clear.

Do not overload

Clothes need space to move. Fill the drum around three quarters full. A packed drum means poor rinsing and more friction.

Prints and graphics

Turn printed hoodies inside out to protect the design. More on that in should you wash hoodies inside out.

Quick answers

Can I wash a white hoodie with colours?

Not if you can avoid it. Whites are best washed with other whites or very light items.

Can I wash hoodies and sweatpants together?

Yes, they are a good pair.

How often should I wash a hoodie?

See how often to wash a hoodie.

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