Your Cloud Nine hoodie isn’t just a piece of clothing — it’s a daily comfort tool, an emotional support layer, and your wearable safe space. And like anything worth cherishing, it deserves care that keeps it soft, functional, and long-lasting.
Whether you’re wearing it to manage stress at school, during a sensory overload moment, or simply as your everyday go-to, keeping it in top shape means protecting everything that makes it special.
Here’s how to wash and care for your Cloud Nine hoodie to keep the softness, stretch, and sensory function intact for the long haul.
1. Turn It Inside Out Before Washing
This simple step helps preserve the buttery-soft outer fabric while protecting the stress ball cuffs during agitation.
It also prevents lint buildup and friction that can fade the hoodie’s color or create pilling.
Bonus Tip: Wash it with similar soft fabrics — skip rough textures like denim or towels in the same load.
2. Use Cold Water and a Gentle Cycle
High heat can break down fabric fibers over time and affect the texture of the built-in stress ball. Stick to cold water and the gentle or delicate cycle on your washing machine.
Why it matters:
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Keeps the 420 GSM heavyweight fabric plush and intact
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Protects the cotton-polyester blend’s softness and shape
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Extends the life of sensory features (like the cuff-based stress ball)
What to avoid: Hot washes, bleach, and fabric softeners. These can irritate sensitive skin and wear out the hoodie’s feel.
3. Air Dry When You Can (Or Tumble Low)
Heat is the enemy of elasticity and softness. To keep your hoodie feeling like a warm hug, lay it flat or hang it to air dry in a shaded space. If you’re short on time, tumble dry on low heat or air fluff only.
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High dryer heat (which may damage the stress ball or shrink fabric)
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Drying in direct sunlight (can fade color and stiffen fibers)
4. Don’t Iron It — Steam Instead
If your hoodie needs de-wrinkling, opt for a steamer over an iron. Steaming helps relax the fabric without flattening the sensory design features, and it’s much gentler on heavyweight material.
It’s also a great way to freshen it up between wears.
5. Check the Cuffs Every Few Washes
The built-in stress ball cuff is designed to be durable — but frequent use means it’s worth a quick check from time to time.
Look for:
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Loose stitching
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Fabric thinning or overstretching
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Any wear near the sensory area
If needed, reinforce the stitching by hand or take it to a local tailor. A little maintenance now keeps your hoodie comforting and functional for the long term.
Why Hoodie Care Matters
Your Cloud Nine hoodie does more than keep you warm — it helps regulate anxiety, supports focus, and wraps you in sensory-safe comfort.
Caring for it intentionally means preserving all of that power, day after day.
This is more than a laundry tip. It’s part of your mental wellness routine.
Ready for a Backup Hoodie (or Two)?
Laundry day doesn’t have to mean going without your sensory sidekick. Explore our full collection of Cloud Nine Stress Ball Hoodies and give yourself the comfort of a clean rotation — without missing a beat.