To ensure the longevity of your branded work uniform, especially with embroidered and printed logos, you’ll need to follow some best practices for washing, drying, storing, and general care. Here's a breakdown tailored to your items:
👕 Polo Shirts with Embroidered Logo (Front Right Breast)
✅ Care Tips for Embroidery:
- Wash inside out to protect the embroidery from friction and fading.
- Cold or warm wash (30°C max) – hot water can shrink the fabric and cause embroidery threads to fray or fade.
- Use mild detergent – avoid bleach or harsh chemicals.
- Do not overload the washing machine – this reduces abrasion.
- Air dry or tumble dry on low – high heat can cause shrinkage and stress embroidery stitches.
- Iron inside out on low heat – avoid ironing directly on embroidery.
🧥 Hi-Vis Softshell Jacket with Printed Logos (Front Left + Large Back Logo)
✅ Care Tips for Printed Logos:
- Always wash inside out to protect the printed areas.
- Wash at 30°C or less – heat breaks down vinyl/ink over time.
- Do not use fabric softeners – they can damage print adhesion.
- Avoid tumble drying – air drying is best for printed garments.
- Never iron directly on the print – place a cloth over it if ironing is necessary, or avoid altogether.
- Store jackets hanging, not folded, to avoid cracking or peeling in large back prints.
🔁 General Tips for All Uniform Items:
- Wash similar items together (e.g., light with light, workwear separate from jeans or abrasive fabrics).
- Pre-treat stains gently – dab, don’t rub.
- Avoid commercial dryers or launderettes if possible – their heat and speed can be too harsh.
- Rotate uniforms – having spares prolongs life through reduced frequency of washes.
⏳ Bonus Tip: Keep a Spare Set
Investing in a backup set of uniform items allows each piece to rest between uses and washes, massively extending their lifespan.
Investing in #brandedworkwear can be quite costly based on the products and quantities ordered, however, sharing information like this to your team may just extend the quality and the life span of the garments. #everylittlebithelps #teamwork #investwisely #colorcodedbrandedworkwear
