Professional looking teams use branded clothes, however, frequent use and washing may damage logos. Your professional appearance will last longer if you develop an appropriate care program to protect prints from fading and patches from coming off. Simple practices can lengthen the time that your company’s workwear, uniform or promotional garment can be worn.
Wash Branded Clothing With Care
The best way to wash a garment with heat transfer shirt printing is by hand or on a delicate cycle to prevent damage to the print. Before you begin washing your shirt, always read the care label on your garment to determine if there are any specific instructions for washing the fabric or type of transfer used.
For best results:
- Turn garments inside out before washing.
- Use a mild detergent and a gentle wash cycle.
- Choose cold or lukewarm water where the care label allows.
- Avoid bleach and harsh stain removers on printed areas.
Washing clothes with their inside out will reduce the amount of contact/friction that the printed design has with other items being washed in that same load. In addition to reducing friction, washing clothes inside out can help preserve the colour of your clothing.
Keep Heat Away From Printed Designs
Heat will damage most transfers by causing the edges to lift or crack. Do not use your iron to heat up the area where you printed your logo. When you need to iron the garment, you should turn the garment inside out, or use a proper protective cloth to cover the logo.
The print can be affected by tumble drying. Air drying is usually a better choice than tumble drying when washing clothes, particularly if they will be laundered frequently. Always use the manufacturer’s directions for the particular type of transfer.
Protect Embroidered Patches
The use of clothing patch embroidery provides a unique look with the texture of the stitched threads. While embroidered patches are generally strong enough to withstand most laundry cycles, they may experience damage to loose threads or the edges of the patch if washed aggressively or caught on items during the cycle.
Before you put items into your washing machine, make sure to close all zippers and fasteners to prevent unnecessary wear. When deciding on the best wash cycle to use for your items, choose one that is soft enough to avoid damage due to over-agitation. Do not pull on any loose threads that may appear. And if a patch starts to come loose, get it fixed right away so that it doesn’t cause more issues with the item.
Store Uniforms Properly
Branded apparel will maintain its shape and finish if you store it properly. For example, use hangers to hang your jackets and shirts when appropriate, and neatly fold your lighter weight clothing. Store your garments away from direct sunlight for as long as feasible. Sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation can fade colours in your garments.
Do not leave heavy items on top of the print for long periods of time, as this can cause it to wrinkle or have other flaws when you use heat transfer to create shirts.
Follow the Right Care Routine
Each kind of fabric, ink, adhesive and/or thread that is used to create your designer clothing will require special attention when it comes to cleaning. Therefore, in order to preserve the appearance and quality of your designer clothing, you must follow the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions.
Your clothes can last a long time if you use the right washing techniques and dry your clothes at low temperatures. In addition, when you store your clothes correctly, the clothing patches embroidery or printed logo designs on your clothes will also remain in excellent condition. Taking these simple steps protects your investment in your clothing and allows your company to present itself well.
