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How do you properly care for printed and embroidered team clothing?
In short
Printed textiles should be turned inside out, washed without fabric softener and not dried on a high setting in the tumble dryer. The exact washing temperatures are on the care label of the respective garment. Proper care greatly extends the life of prints and embroidery.
Basic rules for washing printed clothing
The most important rule: turn the garment inside out before washing so the print does not rub directly against the drum. Fabric softener can attack print inks and should be avoided. Ironing directly on the print harms the adhesion of the ink – if necessary, put a cloth underneath or iron the garment inside out. You will find the exact washing temperatures and tumble dryer instructions on the care label of the respective model.
What damages the print in the long term
Frequent washing at high temperatures makes print inks and embroidery age faster. Aggressive detergents and chlorine bleach attack the print layer. In the tumble dryer on a high setting, the adhesion of transfer prints can weaken. Friction from sharp-edged objects or other garments in the same wash can scratch the surface.
How long does a good print last?
With proper care, high-quality prints and embroidery last many years and numerous washes. In everyday work in the trades, where clothing is washed daily or several times a week, natural ageing shows after a few years. Embroidery is generally more wash-resistant than prints because the thread sits firmly in the fabric. More sensitive printing methods such as DTF or digital printing react more strongly to incorrect care than screen printing.
Frequently asked questions
Can I give printed clothing to a laundry service or dry cleaner?
Professional laundries are generally familiar with the requirements of workwear. Tell them the clothing is printed or embroidered so that it is treated accordingly. Dry cleaning is usually not suitable for printed textiles.
Why does the print peel off after a few washes?
If a print peels off early, it is usually due to one of the following causes: too high a washing temperature, tumble dryer on a high setting, or fabric softener. Poor-quality printing can also be a reason. Clothing from macherkleidung.de relies on high-quality printing methods – if you follow the care instructions, you will enjoy it for a long time.
Can embroidered jackets be put in the washing machine?
Yes, as a rule. Embroidery is very wash-resistant. But check the care label of the jacket – softshell jackets and rain jackets often have specific washing instructions to preserve their functional properties. Wash inside out and no fabric softener applies here too.
