How can I keep my fleece hoodies soft?

I love my hoodies. And I do spend quite a bit on them. And they keep getting ruined after a wash or two. Not as fluffy, shrunken, etc.

I wanna know how to preserve them in their original form as best as possible! I typically have been handing them down to my daughter, which she loves. She likes having a piece of dad.

But when these usually cost me $90-$150 each, I’d rather get more than 3 months of wear out of them!

Any advice? i would love to hear from someone who has legit first-hand experience rather than general advice.

I wash on cold and have a front loader. Thanks in advance!