How to wash a Slanket so it lasts 20 years

We have a customer who's used the same Slanket every day since 2006. He's proof that fleece can last, if you treat it right. Here's how.

Washing

• Machine wash cold on the gentle cycle.
• Use a mild detergent.
• Wash it by itself. Towels and zippers are the enemy of soft fleece.

Drying

• Tumble dry low. High heat is what makes fleece go flat and scratchy.
• Shake it out when it comes out of the dryer.

What to skip

• Bleach.
• Fabric softener. It coats the fibers and makes fleece less soft over time, which is the opposite of what it promises.
• Ironing. Just don't.

Folding it

A Slanket folds into its own pillow, which is useful for road trips and for pretending your living room is tidy. Watch the folding guide.