The Dog Bodysuit Guide › How to Wash and Dry Fleece Dog Clothes
From Houndz in the Hood, based on the fitting notes of founder Terri Goodwillie, who has made breed-fitted dog clothes in New York City since 1999. Updated October 2026.
Short answer: every Houndz in the Hood bodysuit is machine washable. Most fleece and cotton styles wash in cool water and dry on low heat. Windblock and Extra Heavy Windblock are the exception: wash them in cold water and air dry only. They dry in minutes.
Care by fabric
This is the care line printed on our product pages, grouped by fabric. Always check the page for your exact garment.
| Fabric | Wash | Dry |
|---|---|---|
| Rompers (stretch cotton) | Machine wash cool | Dry in low heat |
| Lightweight Shirts (stretch cotton) | Machine wash cool | Dry in low heat |
| Jammies (micro chamois fleece) | Machine washable | Machine dryable |
| Indoor/Outdoor Bodysuits | Machine wash, cool water | Tumble dry in low heat |
| Heavy Fleece Bodysuits | Fully machine washable | Dry on light |
| Heavy Fleece Hooded Bodysuits | Machine washable | Machine dryable |
| Extra Heavy Fleece (velour) | Machine wash cool | Dry in low heat; air dries in minutes |
| Windblock Fleece | Machine wash in cold water | Air dry only; dries in minutes |
| Extra Heavy Windblock Fleece | Wash in cold water | Air dry |
| Heavy Fleece and Embroidered Fleece Sweaters | Machine wash cool | Tumble dry low / dry in low heat |
| Heavyweight Sweatshirts (fleeced cotton) | Machine wash, cool water | Dry in low heat |
Windblock: cold water, air dry
Windblock fleece is two fleeces with a polyurethane layer between them, which makes it wind-blocking and water-repellent. Its care line is different from our other fleeces: wash it in cold water and let it air dry. The good news is that it dries in minutes, so a muddy suit can be ready again by the next walk. See what windblock fleece is.
The outer fleece fights off stains
The outer fleece on Windblock styles is treated to be water and stain repellent, and our Heavy Fleece Sweaters repel water. Our Indoor/Outdoor Bodysuits resist wind and rain and are described as easy to take care of.
A simple routine
- Check the care line on the product page or label for your garment.
- Sort by care: cool-wash-and-low-dry items together, cold-wash-and-air-dry Windblock on its own.
- Wash as directed.
- Dry as directed: low heat or light for most styles, air dry for Windblock and Extra Heavy Windblock.
Having a spare helps
If your dog wears a bodysuit every day in winter, a second suit means one can be in the wash while the other is on the dog. One easy pairing is a winter fleece with an Indoor/Outdoor Bodysuit, which can be worn inside and out on milder days. Examples:
- Italian Greyhound Heavy Fleece Bodysuits ($70) with Italian Greyhound Indoor/Outdoor Bodysuits ($58)
- Miniature Windblock Fleece Bodysuits ($60) with Miniature Indoor/Outdoor Bodysuits ($45)
- Pug, Boston Terrier & French Bulldog Heavy Fleece Bodysuits ($60) with Pug, Boston Terrier & French Bulldog Indoor/Outdoor Bodysuits ($52)
US orders of $125 and over ship free.
All our garments are made in the USA, sewn in New York City’s garment district and checked by hand before they ship.
Ready to find your dog’s bodysuit?
Browse the breed lines (Italian Greyhound, Dachshund, Whippet, Miniature, Toy & Teacup, Pug, Boston Terrier & French Bulldog), compare the size guides, or send us your dog’s measurements and we’ll help you choose.
Frequently asked questions
Can I put a fleece dog bodysuit in the dryer?
Most of ours, yes, on low heat or light; check the care line for your garment. Windblock and Extra Heavy Windblock fleece are the exception: air dry only. They dry in minutes.
How do I wash a Windblock dog bodysuit?
Machine wash it in cold water and air dry only. It dries in minutes.
Are Houndz Rompers machine washable?
Yes. Machine wash cool and dry in low heat.