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Two t-shirts can use the same cotton and still feel completely different.

The difference is the wash. Here's what bio-wash and special wash change, and when to use each.

Garments in an industrial washing drum

Bio-wash

A cellulase enzyme wash that eats the loose fibre ends on the fabric surface. The result is a cleaner face, fewer pills after washing and a slightly smoother hand. It's the baseline we recommend on most cotton tees and uniforms.

Special wash

Our enzyme-plus-softener process, tuned for hand feel. It goes further than bio-wash: the fabric comes out noticeably soft and 'broken in' from the first wear, with a premium drape. It's what makes a merch tee feel like a brand tee — and why people keep it.

Bio-washSpecial wash
GoalClean surface, less pillingSoft, premium hand feel
Best onUniforms, everyday teesMerch, D2C, gifting
Hand feelSmoothSoft and broken-in
CostBaselineSlightly higher

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