Hi there Critters!

This update is for anyone who purchased clothing for their Critters, applying to both fulfilled and unfulfilled orders.

It was brought to my attention that some of our clothing can bleed or transfer dye.

After some experimentation, I can confirm that the Black Turtleneck Tee, Cozy Coffee Cardigan, and Midnight Overall Pants all bleed dye when exposed to water. In some cases, these pieces can also dry-transfer dye when rubbing against a Critter’s fur.

I’m recommending that everyone machine-wash those three dark clothing items as a safety measure! They can be washed with warm or hot water and your regular detergent, preferably on a delicate cycle. In my experiments, one wash and rinse cycle was enough to remove the loose dye particles.

The rest of our clothes are lighter colored or use sublimation dyeing techniques, so they do not bleed any color.

I loved the idea of using real textiles where I could, but I didn’t remember to factor in the risks that come with them. Black and dark-colored fabrics notoriously bleed dye, and unfortunately the Critter clothes weren’t an exception.

At this time, I’m unable to wash the clothes before shipment. I don’t want to risk exposing the clothes to pet or detergent allergens in my personal or laundromat washers!

This is something I’ll definitely keep a closer eye on in the future, and I’ll make sure to include caution and care cards with future packages and sales.

That’s all for now! Thank you guys! 💛