No matter if you wear them or collect them, you want your jerseys looking sharp and taken care of. Proper Jerseys are not cheap and you don’t want to waste money by throwing them around with the other wash.
Make sure when you buy the shirt and get it customized. Don’t let the employees fold the shirt till after the glue is cooled down about 10 to 15 minutes. If this rule is ignored then you will have a crease forever. Then fold it so the number is not in the fold.
If you choose to wear it out, BE CAREFUL! Seriously, the fabric of these shirts can get discolored or damaged very easily. Follow the rules as if sitting on a new sofa. No greasy foods and no smoking. Fabric from jersey burn faster than a cotton shirt so think what a burning ash can do and greasy popcorn or chicken will put in a permanent grease spot.
Wash your jersey in cold water no matter what color. Practice hand washing the jersey but if you must use the machine 
set it to delicate. Use liquid over powder detergent because the powder leaves a residue. DO NOT use fabric softener or leaving in the washing machine because it cause wrinkles that will never come out and never use the dryer. Hang it up or lay it on something flat. Do not wear a backpack while wearing the jersey. The abrasive rubbing between fabrics can cause tiny little bubbles and avoid anything with Velcro because it can snag and pull threads.
If you like to collect them that is a lot easier to take care of. Most Jersey shops know how to properly fold them to be framed or place in airtight sealed box or bag.
