Embroidery Care Tips for Stafford Teams – Protect That Professional Look
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Investing in quality embroidered apparel? Great! Now make it last. Follow these pro-approved care habits to ensure every wash keeps your team uniforms and branded gear looking polished and built to work year after year.
Why Proper Care Matters
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🧵 Keeps stitching crisp and intact
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💧 Preserves thread color and prevents fading
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🔁 Minimizes shrinkage and preserves garment shape
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💲 Reduces need for early reorders
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📸 Helps your team stay photo-ready every day
Simple routines go a long way in prolonging the life of your apparel.
Washing Best Practices
✅ Turn garments inside-out — protects embroidery from rubbing
✅ Use cold or warm water only — hot water can fade threads and shrink fabric
✅ Avoid softeners and bleach — these degrade thread backing and sheen
✅ Wash with similar fabrics — no jeans or rough clothes that may fray stitching
🚫 Skip fabric softeners altogether — they dull thread and cause buildup
Drying Guidelines
✅ Air dry if possible — best for preserving embroidery and garment shape
✅ Use a low heat dryer setting — high heat causes stitching distortion
✅ Lay garments flat for best results — especially for jackets or structured pieces
Ironing Safety Tips
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🔄 Always iron inside-out
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🧻 Place a thin cloth between iron and embroidery
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🔥 Use low heat with no steam
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🚫 Never iron directly on embroidered logos
This avoids flattening embroidery or damaging threads.
Hat & Tote Care
🧢 Hats:
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Spot clean only
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Air dry upright to maintain shape
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Avoid soaking or machine wash
👜 Tote Bags / Drawstrings:
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Gently hand wash
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Air dry flat
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Don’t bleach or scrub heavily near stitching
These care steps preserve appearance—and prevent stretching or loosening.
Training Tips for Your Team
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📄 Include printed care instructions in uniform or gear kits
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📢 Hang reminders in breakrooms or back offices
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🧺 Offer backup items or extras for replacements
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📦 Maintain a 5–10% overage on orders to account for turnover or loss
A little training equals a lot more lifespan per garment.
When to Consider a Reorder
Look out for:
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Thread frays or fading logos
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Shrinkage or stretched fabric sensitive to fit
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Discoloration of tees or jackets
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Misaligned or distorted embroidery
We store your files and order specs—just email us for a reorder and we’ll handle the rest.
Why Stafford Groups Should Care
🧑⚕️ Clinics retain a clean, reliable image
🛠️ Contractors get more life from their uniforms
🏫 Schools avoid mismatched Spirit or staff gear
🙏 Churches and nonprofits reduce replacement costs across seasons
Proper care extends brand consistency and saves money long term.
🚀 Let’s Keep Your Stafford Embroidery Looking New
From jackets to polos to event totes, we want your gear to maintain its best look every time. Reach out anytime for reorder support, extra care guides, or even replacement kits.
📧 Email: sales@houstonscreenprintingandembroidery.com
🌐 Website: www.houstonscreenprintingandembroidery.com