FAQ: Caring for Kojima Productions Merch

Quick answer

Wash Kojima Productions tees and hoodies inside out in cold water on a gentle cycle, then air dry or tumble on low. Skip fabric softener and high heat, which are the two fastest ways to crack printed artwork and shrink cotton. Caps and model kits need different handling: spot clean caps and keep kits away from direct sun and damp rooms.

Most Kojima Productions merch is cotton apparel with printed or embroidered artwork, so the care rules are less about the brand and more about the decoration. Heat, friction, and harsh detergent do the damage; cold water and patience prevent it.

Below are the questions readers send most often, answered one at a time so you can jump straight to the piece you own.

How should I wash a Kojima Productions t-shirt?

Turn the shirt inside out, use cold water on a gentle or delicate cycle, and keep the load light so the print is not rubbing against zippers or heavy denim. A small amount of regular detergent is enough. If the shirt has a printed graphic, avoid the dryer entirely or use the lowest heat setting.

The KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS Line Logo T-shirt is a black cotton short-sleeve tee available in Small through XX-Large, and black cotton shows lint and fading more than lighter colors. Washing it inside out with similar dark colors keeps the surface looking even longer.

• Cold water, gentle cycle, inside out
• No bleach and no fabric softener
• Air dry flat or hang, away from direct sun

Can I put a Kojima Productions hoodie in the dryer?

You can, but you probably should not. The KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS LUDENS II Art Zip Hoodie and LUDENS III Art Zip Hoodie are premium cotton zip hoodies with Yoji Shinkawa artwork printed on them, and repeated high heat is what makes prints feel stiff or start to lift at the edges. If you must use a dryer, choose low heat and pull the hoodie out slightly damp.

Zip the hoodie closed before washing so the zipper teeth do not snag the fabric or the print. Hang drying also protects the shape of the hood and cuffs.

• Zip up before washing
• Low heat only, or hang dry
• Do not iron directly over printed artwork

How do I clean a Kojima Productions cap?

The KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS Cap Black is a cotton cap with a LUDENS helmet logo printed at the front center, and that front panel is the part most likely to distort in a washing machine. Spot clean it instead: dab a mild detergent solution with a soft cloth, work gently around the print, then wipe with a clean damp cloth.

Let the cap air dry in its natural shape. Do not wring it out or rest it on a radiator, since heat can warp the brim and break down the printed logo.

• Spot clean rather than machine wash
• Air dry in shape, away from heat
• Test any cleaner on an inside seam first

What is the best way to store Kojima Productions merch?

Fold tees and hoodies rather than hanging them for long periods, especially heavier cotton hoodies that can stretch at the shoulders on a hanger. Keep everything in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight, which fades black cotton and dulls printed colors over time.

For the DEATH STRANDING Silhouette T-Shirt, which comes in multiple colors, store darker and lighter pieces separately if you are packing them away. Dye transfer is uncommon in normal wear but more likely in a tightly packed box over months.

• Fold, do not hang, heavy cotton
• Cool, dry, dark storage
• Keep collectibles out of humid rooms

How do I care for a model kit like the Ghost Mech Coffins?

The DEATH STRANDING 2 Ghost Mech Coffins Model Kit is a plastic kit sold in a single Standard option, and its main enemies are sunlight, heat, and dust rather than laundry. Display it away from windows, because UV light yellows and brittles plastic over time.

Dust with a soft brush or a dry microfiber cloth. Avoid household solvents and alcohol wipes, which can cloud clear parts or remove printed detail. If you store the kit between builds, keep the sprues and instructions in the box in a dry cupboard.

• Display out of direct sunlight
• Dust with a dry soft brush
• No solvents or alcohol on plastic

What should I avoid across all Kojima Productions merch?

Three habits cause most damage: hot water, high dryer heat, and harsh chemicals. Hot water sets stains and stresses cotton fibers; high heat cracks prints and shrinks shirts; bleach and solvent cleaners attack both dye and plastic. None of these are brand-specific problems, but they show up fast on black apparel and printed artwork.

When in doubt, treat every piece like something you want to keep for years: wash cold, dry low or air dry, and store it away from sun and damp.

• No hot water or high dryer heat
• No bleach, no fabric softener
• No solvent cleaners on prints or plastic

Quick care checklist by item

Tees (Line Logo, Silhouette)

Wash inside out in cold water on gentle, then air dry or tumble low. Skip the dryer if you want the print to stay smooth.

Zip hoodies (LUDENS II, LUDENS III)

Zip closed, wash cold, hang dry or use low heat only. Never iron directly over the printed artwork.

Cap Black

Spot clean the front panel with mild detergent and a soft cloth. Air dry in shape, away from radiators and direct sun.

Ghost Mech Coffins Model Kit

Display out of sunlight and dust with a dry soft brush. Keep away from humid rooms and solvent cleaners.

Product facts that affect care

• KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS Line Logo T-shirt: Black short-sleeve cotton tee from Kojima Productions, available in Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, and XX-Large. Black cotton shows fading and lint easily, so cold washing and inside-out drying keep the color even.
• KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS LUDENS II Art Zip Hoodie: Premium cotton zip hoodie with a Yoji Shinkawa Ludens creation printed on it, available in black or white. Printed artwork on cotton is the part most vulnerable to dryer heat, so low heat or air drying protects the design.
• KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS Cap Black: Black cotton cap with the LUDENS helmet logo printed at the front center. A structured cotton cap with a front print is best spot cleaned, since machine washing can distort the panel and logo.
• DEATH STRANDING 2 Ghost Mech Coffins Model Kit: Plastic model kit from Kojima Productions, listed under Collectibles and offered in a single Standard option. Plastic kits need sun and heat protection rather than washing, and solvents can damage the finish.

Good merch care is mostly about avoiding heat and harsh chemicals. Wash cotton cold and inside out, dry it gently, spot clean caps, and keep plastic kits out of the sun, and your Kojima Productions pieces will hold up through plenty of wear.