Property of Howlers Performance Tee: Care and Layering Guide
By Hill City Howlers Official Store | Published: 2026-11-03
Category: Tips & Care
Keep your Hill City Howlers Property of tee wicking and sharp. Follow a simple wash routine, then layer it cleanly for game day or cool mornings.
Quick answer
Wash the Property of Howlers Performance Tee inside out in cold water on a gentle cycle, skip fabric softener and high heat, and air-dry it. For layering, wear it as a thin base under a hoodie or jacket and keep the outer layer loose so the tee can still move sweat away.
Why heat and softener work against a performance tee
Performance fabrics are built to move moisture, and the two most common laundry habits that undermine that job are high heat and fabric softener. Hot dryer cycles can stress synthetic fibers over time, while softener coats them and can reduce how readily the fabric pulls sweat off your skin. Treat the tee more like activewear than a heavy cotton shirt.
The Property of Howlers tee is an adult performance style in sizes S through 3XL, so fit matters for layering. A base layer that is too tight can bunch under a jacket; one that is too loose can trap cold air in winter and feel clammy in summer.
When layering is worth it — and when it isn't
This tee works well as a first layer because it is designed for movement and moisture management, but it is not a replacement for a weatherproof outer layer. On mild days, wear it alone; on cool mornings or under stadium lights, add a light hoodie or zip jacket that you can remove once you warm up.
If you plan to wear it under a heavy coat all day, choose a size that sits close to the body without squeezing, and avoid piling on multiple cotton layers underneath, which can cancel out the wicking benefit.
Step-by-step: wash and layer your performance tee
- Turn it inside out before washing: Close any zippers on other garments, then turn the tee inside out to protect the “Property of Howlers” graphic from abrasion. Common mistake: washing it right side out with jeans or Velcro, which can pill the print. Check the care label first if it lists a specific instruction that differs from this routine.
- Use cold water and a gentle cycle: Wash with like colors in cold water on a gentle or normal cycle. Skip fabric softener and chlorine bleach. Common mistake: adding softener out of habit, which can leave a film on performance fabric. If the tee is heavily sweated, pre-rinse in cold water before the cycle rather than reaching for hot water.
- Air-dry or tumble on low: Hang or lay flat to dry. If you must use a dryer, choose the lowest heat setting and remove the tee while slightly damp. Common mistake: high heat, which can shrink or degrade the fabric over repeated washes. Dry the tee separately from heavy towels, which hold heat and slow drying.
- Build the base layer first: Put the performance tee on before your outer layer, smoothing it flat at the shoulders and waist so it doesn't bunch. Common mistake: layering it over a thick cotton tee, which adds bulk and reduces wicking. Choose a size that sits close to the body without restricting arm movement.
- Add a loose outer layer: Wear a hoodie, quarter-zip or light jacket that leaves room for the tee to move. Remove the outer layer once you warm up so the performance fabric can do its job. Common mistake: a tight outer layer that compresses the tee and traps moisture. For game day, keep the outer layer simple so the “Property of Howlers” graphic stays the focus when you take it off.
Product facts
- Hill City Howlers Property of Howlers Baseball Adult Performance Tee: Adult performance tee from the Hill City Howlers Official Store, available in sizes S through 3XL with a baseball-inspired “Property of Howlers” graphic. The size range gives you room to pick a base-layer fit, and the graphic means you should still wash inside out to protect the print.
Hill City Howlers Property of Howlers Baseball Adult Performance Tee
