Embroidery Care Tips for Baytown – Keep Your Team Gear Looking Great
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You’ve just outfitted your Baytown team with embroidered polos, hats, or jackets—now it’s time to make sure your investment lasts. Proper care ensures your logo stays crisp, your threads don’t fray, and your team keeps looking professional for months (or years) to come.
At Houston Screen Printing and Embroidery, we not only stitch premium gear—we help Baytown clients keep it looking clean, polished, and ready for work or events.
1. Wash Cold & Inside Out
To keep embroidery sharp:
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🧺 Turn garments inside out before washing
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❄️ Use cold or lukewarm water
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🌀 Choose a gentle cycle to prevent friction
This protects the thread and fabric—and helps logos maintain shape and color.
2. Use Mild Detergents
Skip harsh soaps or chemicals:
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✅ Use standard, fragrance-free detergent
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🚫 Avoid bleach or strong stain removers
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➖ Fabric softeners may weaken embroidery threads
This is especially important for clinic polos, youth group shirts, and long-wear team gear.
3. Air Dry or Use Low Heat
Baytown humidity and high heat don’t mix well with embroidery:
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🌬️ Air drying is best—hang or lay flat
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🔥 If needed, tumble dry on low or delicate
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🚫 Never wring out embroidered items
High heat can warp fabric and make stitched logos pucker or distort over time.
4. Don’t Iron Directly on the Stitching
To press shirts or jackets:
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🔄 Flip them inside out
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🧺 Place a cloth between iron and design
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🔥 Use low to medium heat only—no steam
Direct ironing can melt synthetic threads or compress textured embroidery.
5. Store Embroidered Apparel Properly
When your team isn’t using their gear:
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👕 Fold neatly—don’t crumple
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🧥 Hang jackets or structured items
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☁️ Keep in cool, dry areas out of sunlight
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🛍️ Use mesh or cotton garment bags when storing bulk
This prevents mildew, fading, or thread damage—especially during off-seasons or staff changes.
6. Special Care for Hats & Bags
For embroidered hats and bags:
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🧢 Spot clean with mild soap and damp cloth
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🚿 Avoid submerging hats in water (may lose shape)
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🎒 Totes or duffel bags can be wiped or gently washed
Don’t machine wash structured caps—hand cleaning helps them hold form and color.
Why Care Matters for Baytown Teams
Proper care means:
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💰 Less replacement – Save money on reorders
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📸 Better presentation – Consistent staff appearance
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🎁 Longer resale or merch lifespan – Keep event gear fresh
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🔁 Reusable team assets – Use the same gear for future outreach or teams
Your embroidery is a long-term branding tool—treat it that way.
Bonus Tip: Order a Few Extras
We recommend:
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🧥 5–10% extra per bulk order for growth, damage, or onboarding
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📦 Keep spares on hand for emergencies or event surprises
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✅ Match gear across staff and volunteers for visual unity
We can label and organize extras in your order for easy handout or storage.
🚀 Let’s Stitch Gear That Lasts in Baytown
Want uniforms and merch that hold up to busy Baytown schedules? We’ll not only stitch it—we’ll help your team maintain it with care.
📧 Email: sales@houstonscreenprintingandembroidery.com
🌐 Website: www.houstonscreenprintingandembroidery.com