Sharpie Names on T Shirt? Can I Wash It?

Question

My students wrote all their names on a t shirt for me in Sharpie marker at the end of the year. I know Sharpie is permanent, but is it okay for me to throw this in the wash? I want to rinse it, but I'm afraid their names will bleed out.

Answer 1

It won't bleed out. The shirt will be worn out with holes before the names wash out. You can wash it in warm water with a like color load and throw it in the dryer. It's the same as any other t-shirt you own.  It's fine. Relax and enjoy that shirt!

Answer 2

Yes, but put some salt in the rinse the first time you wash it. Also DO NOT PUT ANYTHING ELSE IN WITH IT. It will bleed a little, and the colours will fade a bit so make sure it has its own load.