How to Wash Your Bunnyhug Without Ruining the Design

Wondering how to wash a bunnyhug without ruining the design? You just got a Grey Barn bunnyhug with a Saskatchewan highway sign, a cheeky slogan, or a custom design you love — and you want to keep it looking sharp.

Good news: if you know how to wash a bunnyhug the right way, the design will last for years. Our prints use Forever Laser Dark transfer technology, which bonds the design to the fabric under heat and pressure. It’s durable, flexible, and washable — but it’s not invincible. Here’s how to keep it looking sharp.

The Golden Rules for How to Wash a Bunnyhug

Turn it inside out before washing. This is the single most important thing you can do. It protects the printed surface from rubbing against other clothes, zippers, and the drum of the washing machine. Make this a habit and your design will thank you.

Wash in cold water. Hot water breaks down the adhesive bond between the transfer and the fabric over time. Cold water cleans just as well and keeps the print intact.

Use a gentle cycle. The less agitation, the better. A regular cycle with heavy jeans and towels is harder on the print than a gentle or delicate cycle.

Drying Your Bunnyhug

Air dry when possible. Hang it up or lay it flat — either works. This is the gentlest option and puts zero heat stress on the print.

If you use a dryer, keep it on low heat. High heat is the enemy of transfer prints. It can cause cracking, peeling, and fading over time. Low heat with a short cycle is fine for when you need it dry in a hurry.

Never iron directly on the print. If you need to press out wrinkles, iron the bunnyhug inside out and avoid the printed area entirely. Direct heat from an iron will damage the transfer.

What to Avoid

Don’t use bleach or fabric softener. Bleach will destroy the colours. Fabric softener coats the fibres and can interfere with the bond between the transfer and the fabric. Use a mild detergent and skip the extras.

Don’t dry clean your bunnyhug. The chemicals used in dry cleaning can break down the transfer material. Stick to home washing.

Don’t wring it out aggressively. Gently squeeze out excess water if you’re air drying. Twisting and wringing can stress the print, especially around the edges of the design.

How Long Will the Print Last?

With proper care, Forever Laser Dark transfers hold up through dozens of wash cycles without cracking or fading. We’ve tested our prints extensively — they’re built for Saskatchewan life, which means surviving everything from minus-forty commutes to summer bonfires.

That said, no print lasts forever if you treat it rough. Follow the care tips above and your bunnyhug will stay looking fresh season after season. Ignore them and you’ll start seeing wear a lot sooner.

Quick Reference — Bunnyhug Care Cheat Sheet

Now you know how to wash a bunnyhug properly. Here’s the short version: turn inside out before washing — always. Cold water, gentle cycle. Mild detergent, no bleach, no fabric softener. Air dry or tumble dry on low heat. Never iron directly on the print. Never dry clean.

That’s it. Five minutes of care per wash keeps your Grey Barn bunnyhug looking like the day it arrived. And if you ever have questions about caring for any of our products, just reach out — we’re always happy to help.