This is a follow up to my previous review. I still get complements on my unique totes. I have given several as gifts and they have been well received. When I received the totes they were kind of stuff. I thought they just needed to be used like any product. I guess there is some sizing or coating used in the printing process. So I was concerned about how to care for them. I took a chance on machine washing them. With my other colors. I turned the totes inside out. They have a black lining. I did not want the color to affect other fabrics in the wash. When I took them out I put them in the dryer with the rest of the clothes on the permanent press cycle. Medium heat with a cool down. Too my surprise they were nice and soft when they came out. I like them even better now. I see no change in color. No bleach was used only detergent. So have no fear of ordering totes and Caring for them.