Embroidery Care Tips for Friendswood Teams – Make Your Gear Last

If your Friendswood business, school, or church has invested in embroidered polos, hats, or jackets, you want that gear to last. Good embroidery is built to hold up—but only if your team knows how to wash, dry, and store it properly.

At Houston Screen Printing and Embroidery, we not only stitch quality gear, we help you keep it in top condition with these easy, proven care tips.

Why Proper Embroidery Care Matters

🧵 Prevent thread fraying or fading
🧺 Keep logos sharp and professional-looking
📸 Maintain great branding in photos or events
💸 Avoid unnecessary reorders due to damaged gear
🧍♂️ Keep your team looking consistent

Your apparel represents your brand—care makes it last longer and look better.

Washing Tips for Embroidered Gear

✅ Turn items inside out
Protects threads from rubbing against other clothes or machine parts.

✅ Use cold or warm water only
Hot water can shrink or fade fabric and thread.

✅ Avoid bleach and heavy stain removers
Stick to mild detergents to preserve colors and backing.

✅ Wash with similar items
Don’t wash embroidered gear with towels or jeans.

🚫 Don’t use fabric softener—it can coat the threads and reduce the sharp look.

Drying Tips

✅ Air dry when possible
Best way to protect embroidery and fabric shape.

✅ Use low heat if using a dryer
High heat can warp logos or loosen backing.

✅ Lay flat to dry for better shape retention
Especially useful for polos and jackets.

Ironing Tips

  • Always iron inside out

  • Use a thin towel between embroidery and iron

  • Avoid steam

  • Use low heat only

  • Never iron directly over the stitched logo

This prevents flattening or melting of thread.

Caring for Embroidered Hats & Totes

🧢 Hats:

  • Spot clean with a damp cloth

  • Avoid full submersion

  • Always air dry

  • Store to keep crown shape

👜 Totes:

  • Hand wash gently

  • Don’t bleach or soak

  • Air dry flat to prevent shrinkage

We’ll guide you on the right care per fabric type when you order.

Teaching Your Team

📄 Include printed care cards in each uniform kit
📢 Post laundry guidelines in back office or staff rooms
🧾 Remind staff during orientation or shirt handouts
🎁 Offer one spare shirt per employee for long-term coverage

Little reminders = longer-lasting gear.

Why It’s Worth It in Friendswood

🧰 Contractors can keep crew gear photo-ready
🏫 Schools can reuse staff polos each school year
🙏 Churches can stretch gear over multiple events
🧑⚕️ Clinics save on uniform costs during staff turnover

Proper care reduces stress, reorders, and apparel waste.

Reorder Tips for Long-Term Use

  • 🔁 We store your embroidery files & shirt sizes

  • 🧾 Fast reorder setup for new hires or departments

  • 📦 Gear delivered sorted and ready-to-wear

  • 📧 No logo resubmission needed—we keep everything on file

Ready to reorder? We’re just one email away.

🚀 Let’s Keep Your Gear Looking Great

Embroidery lasts longer when treated right. We’ll not only stitch clean gear, but also give you the tools and info to make it last—so your Friendswood team always looks put-together.

📧 Email: sales@houstonscreenprintingandembroidery.com
🌐 Website: www.houstonscreenprintingandembroidery.com

👉 Request care tips or reorders today—and keep your custom apparel fresh all year long.

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