If you're the kind of person who treats every tee like a workhorse and doesn't mind replacing them every year, you can skip most of this. Ring-spun cotton is still cotton—it's not high-maintenance. Just avoid the worst offenses:

• Don't bleach, even white tees. It weakens the fibers.
• Don't iron directly on prints. Turn the tee inside out or use a cloth.
• Don't leave tees in the dryer overnight. Wrinkles set in, and you'll be steaming them later.

If you're already good at sorting laundry and using cold water, you're 90% there.