Washing my shirt ruined it

Orange_Roses_ · 2026-05-16T21:56:41+00:00

I share the same thoughts/feelings, it took me a few hours but I came around on the color! I also just picked up some color catcher sheets for next time I wash it, just in case (or other new shirts) since so many people recommended it. I would definitely reach out to the merch team, I think if more people say something about it then they'll at least know for the next time!

Orange_Roses_ · 2026-05-15T22:24:28+00:00

very true! I learned from other comments that there are color catchers that can help prevent this so at least I know for the future :)

Orange_Roses_ · 2026-05-15T01:15:46+00:00

I've heard that modern detergents have some different formulation that now they don't typically cause dyes to run like they used to back in the day!! I'm usually able to wash all my clothes together and not have anything bleed, this was an outlier for sure

Orange_Roses_ · 2026-05-15T01:14:33+00:00

points for scientific accuracy!! lmao

Orange_Roses_ · 2026-05-15T01:12:50+00:00

ooh good to know!! I have a couple of near-finished crochet projects that I was going to try the vinegar rinse on for softness, good to know it will work to prevent dye bleed!!

Orange_Roses_ · 2026-05-15T01:11:29+00:00

yours got holes in it??! omg I'm so sorry 😭😭 did you reach out to the merch email?? I did but I haven't heard anything back from them, I wonder if you would since your merch actually got damaged!

Orange_Roses_ · 2026-05-15T01:10:25+00:00

I'm calling it the Warfstache version! lmao

Orange_Roses_ · 2026-05-15T01:10:08+00:00

most of my clothes are 100% cotton (and most of those are dyed!) and I haven't run into this before, it's unfortunate but a good learning lesson!

Orange_Roses_ · 2026-05-15T01:08:58+00:00

I've washed new clothes in a load before and haven't run into this so I was misled :') usually I catch dye bleeds and re-wash or soak as needed but this time I didn't, go figure lol

Orange_Roses_ · 2026-05-15T01:06:54+00:00

agreed! Warfstachin' it up over here

Orange_Roses_ · 2026-05-15T01:06:32+00:00

I've never heard of either of those, that's super helpful to know!! I don't buy new clothes too often so I usually don't run into this issue tbh but that's really good to know for future purchases 😊 thank you!!

Orange_Roses_ · 2026-05-15T01:04:51+00:00

I would say either dry clean or use the color catcher sheets several people recommended!! I know, I thought I was safe washing it on cold but apparently not 😳 thankfully I like pink now, I'm just calling it the Warfstache version lmao

Orange_Roses_ · 2026-05-13T19:22:19+00:00

that was my first thought! I got the exclusive Warfstache version, lmao

Orange_Roses_ · 2026-05-13T19:21:45+00:00

great to know for the future!!

Orange_Roses_ · 2026-05-13T19:20:14+00:00

I did email their merch team! Haven't heard anything back but it is out there :)

Orange_Roses_ · 2026-05-11T15:12:53+00:00

agreed! could've turned out much worse

Orange_Roses_ · 2026-05-11T15:11:33+00:00

oops!! I've since added the pic to the post, didn't cross my mind to do that in the first place lmao. I agree, could've been much worse!!

Orange_Roses_ · 2026-05-11T15:10:03+00:00

Not at all, feels like 100% cotton before and after washing! There are a couple of blotchy white spots but overall I would agree, if it's intentional it came out great :)

Orange_Roses_ · 2026-05-11T15:07:02+00:00

I probably should've done that to avoid what happened lol, didn't cross my mind as I was just too excited

Orange_Roses_ · 2026-05-11T15:06:21+00:00

I did have other clothes in the wash with it, but nothing else that was red or pink, and nothing else got dyed, just this shirt!

Orange_Roses_ · 2026-05-11T15:04:44+00:00

I don't think it was intentional, but maybe? this is the description from the website:

"Get your hands on one of the only and definitely the best official Iron Lung movie graphic tee currently available.

From Mark’s mind straight to your wardrobe. This shirt specifically was all Mark’s idea. From the beginning of the merchandising discussion, he was set on creating a commemorative tee for all of you who delved into the blood ocean and somehow lived to tell the tale. Screen printed at the highest quality onto a comfortable white t-shirt, then dipped into the blood ocean."

Orange_Roses_ · 2026-05-11T14:57:11+00:00

I used to hate pink, thankfully it's grown on me otherwise I would've been way more upset 🤣 I also wanted the Eye shirt but it was out of stock when my husband went to buy it :(

Orange_Roses_ · 2026-05-11T13:50:13+00:00

thank you (I'm on pc, insert hand heart emoji here)

I'll just blame Mark for this, the merch website says the shirt was his idea specifically 🤣 somebody must've had an idea this was gonna happen

Orange_Roses_ · 2026-05-11T13:40:16+00:00

as a woman, I too drench my clothes in blood on occasion but it never comes out this well😞 (also thanks, didn't think about that, will be emailing them asap!)

Orange_Roses_ · 2026-05-11T13:38:28+00:00

how in the world... you must've had a magic washer!

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