Box Crew Care: How to Wash and Keep Your Jumper Looking New
By All About Eve - Women's Online Fashion | Online Shopping | Published: 2026-11-02
Category: Tips & Care
Learn how to wash a box crew jumper without losing its shape. Follow these jumper care tips for the AAE Washed Box Crew and other cotton-blend fleece styles.
Quick answer
Wash your box crew jumper inside out in cold water on a gentle cycle, then reshape it while damp and dry it flat away from direct heat. This protects the relaxed silhouette and the washed finish.
Why a boxy cut needs extra care
A box crew jumper is designed with a relaxed, square silhouette, so any change in shape is more noticeable than on a fitted knit. Heat and agitation can cause the cotton-blend fleece to shrink or stretch unevenly, which distorts the clean lines of the boxy cut. Washing with care keeps the dropped shoulders and side hem splits sitting exactly where they should.
The washed finish and fawn colour
A vintage wash gives the fabric a lived-in look from the start, but it also means the surface is more sensitive to harsh detergents and high heat. Fawn is a light, warm neutral, so any colour transfer or dulling shows up quickly. Wash light fawn jumpers separately from dark or bright items, and avoid chlorine bleach to preserve the soft tone.
How to wash a box crew jumper step by step
- Turn inside out and check the care label: Turn the jumper inside out to protect the embroidered chest logo and the washed surface. Check the care label for any specific temperature or drying restrictions before you start. If the label says hand wash only, skip the machine and follow the hand-wash method below.
- Wash cold on a gentle cycle: Use cold water and a gentle or delicate cycle with a mild detergent. Avoid fabric softener, which can coat the fleece and reduce its softness. Cold water is the single most effective way to prevent shrinkage and colour fading.
- Skip the spin and rinse well: If your machine allows, choose a low-spin or no-spin setting. Excess spinning can stretch the boxy shape and create creases that are hard to smooth out. Never wring or twist the jumper by hand—press water out gently instead.
- Reshape while damp: Lay the jumper flat on a clean towel and gently pat it back into its natural boxy shape, paying attention to the shoulders and side splits. Do not hang it while wet. Hanging wet knitwear causes shoulder points and a stretched hem that are difficult to reverse.
- Dry flat away from heat: Leave the jumper to dry flat in a well-ventilated area, away from radiators, direct sunlight, or a tumble dryer. Turn it over once halfway through drying if needed. Heat is the main cause of shrinkage in cotton-blend fleece, so air drying is always safer.
- Store folded, not hung: Once completely dry, fold the jumper and store it in a drawer or on a shelf. If you must hang it, use a wide padded hanger to support the shoulders. Folding prevents the weight of the knit from stretching the boxy silhouette over time.
Product care notes
- Aae Washed Box Crew Fawn: Crafted from a soft cotton-blend fleece with a vintage wash and side hem splits. Cotton-blend fleece benefits from gentle washing and flat drying to keep the vintage finish and hem splits from warping.
Aae Washed Box Crew Fawn
