Lingerie Wash Bags

Spend any time in Los Angeles, and you're bound to amass an impressive collection of t-shirts. The weather demands it - when everyday is sunny and seventy degrees, what else are you going to wear?

(One of the things about fashion that I've noticed that there seems to be an arms race among the designers of staples such as t-shirts and jeans. The idea is to take a very simple garment, and ornament it with custom stitching, special printing techniques, and faux distressing, until it's looks like you're wearing a fucking scale model of Versailles. The amount of ornamentation on your garment is a code for how expensive it is - you can instantly tell how much a girl spent on her jeans by looking at the design of the back pockets.)



Lately, I've been purchasing t-shirts made of cotton so distressed it feels like it will disintegrate in a strong breeze. I also have recently purchased other shirts with felt appliques and metallic inks, and I've been concerned that they may not withstand the rigors of the delicate cycle.

I think I've found the answer: Lingerie Wash Bags.

Surely the same technology that protects the unmentionables of sexy ladies from the wear and tear of the washing machine will also protect your t-shirt. And they're only $2 each, which is a small investment if you're trying to protect that $40 tee.

(I've never paid $40 for a t-shirt, by the way. I may be in LA, but I'm not of LA. My woman's-jean-wearing brother, on the other hand...)