washing instructions

Please understand that embroidery does NOT shrink with clothing!
We are not responsible for garments improperly washed.

Here are some key notes to remember when
washing your clothes with new embroidery:

1.) Wash in cold the first few times to limit the amount of shrinkage. The clothes will shrink, but by washing them in cold, it will limit the amount of shrinkage the first several washes.
2.) Dry in low Heat. Everyone knows that the hotter the dryer, the quicker the clothes will dry. With most garments, this is where the most shrinkage to clothing takes place.
Clothes shrink quicker in the dryer than they do in the hot water of the washing machine.
3.) Always obey the tag. The tag was created by people whose only job was to test out the garments. They sat in a factory and washed clothing 800 different ways to
see what would happen. If you do not obey the tag, at least remember the first two rules.

Here is a chart to assist you with washing

Washing Instructions

Here are a few tips as to how you should care for your clothes to ensure that they last a long time.
We also explain the meaning of the different symbols on the washing label.

General washing instructions

Coloured garments last longer if they are washed inside out. Streaks on jeans, for example, can then be avoided.

Shirts retain their shape better if they are dried hanging on a clothes hanger. Straighten the seams and collar and the shape will be better retained and the shirt easier to iron.
Knitted garments retain their shape better if they are dried flat.
Never allow coloured garments to dry outdoors in sunlight. They can become discoloured and "sun-bleached".
Care and washing instructions for your garments with a Gore-Tex membrane can be found under a separate heading.

Washing in water

The bowl symbol, indicates that the garment can be washed in water in a washing machine or by hand. Within the bowl, there is a figure indicating the temperature, in number of degrees Celsius, that should be used to wash the garment. The line under the bowl indicates any limitations to the normal washing process.

Wash in a filled machine at the indicated water temperature. Normal spin.

Wash in a machine at the indicated water temperature. The machine should only be half filled. Spin for one minute only. In a separate spin dryer, half a minute only. The line under the bowl indicates that extra care should be taken.

Hand washing

Always make sure that the washing powder is completely dissolved in the water before putting the garment into it. Never sprinkle or pour washing powder directly onto the garment or allow coloured garments to soak. This can result in discolouration. Avoid leaving garments to soak!

Hand wash only. Max 40. Do not rub, do not ring out.

Do not wash in water.

Washing of wool and silk

Garments of untreated wool or silk, for example, with washing instructions "hand wash, max 40C", demand special care. Use a washing powder that is specifically intended for 40C washing in water. Do not soak. Wash directly in water of the correct temperature with the washing powder well dissolved in the water. Gently squeeze the garment in the washing water, do not rub or ring out. Rinse thoroughly. A short spin removes excess water best. Shake out the garment once it is half dry, to give it a "fuller" feel. Dry heavy knitted garments flat.

Ironing

The iron symbol means that the garment can be normally ironed or a rotary iron used. Within the symbol there is/are one or more dots to indicate the ironing temperature.

High temperature,
max. 200C
For example, cotton, linen.

Medium temperature
max. 150C
For example, wool, natural silk

Low temperature,
max. 110C
For example, polyamide, acrylic

Do not iron or rotary iron

Chlorine bleaching

The triangle indicates that the garment can be bleached using chlorine. The letters CL, the chemical symbol for chlorine can be seen inside the triangle

Can be bleached with chlorine

Must not be bleached

Dry Cleaning

The circle indicates that the garment can be dry cleaned. The letter inside the circle indicates the type of dry cleaning fluid to be used.

Will not stand a stronger dry cleaning fluid than perchloroethane. Perchloroethane is the most common dry cleaning fluid used..

Dry cleaning fluid such as P. The limitation refers to the water added, the mechanical process used and/or the drying temperature.

Will not stand a stronger dry cleaning fluid than naphtha.

Do not dry clean.

In addition, there is a new washing instruction called Wet Clean. This indicates a professional wash with a mixture of water and synthetic tensides.

Drying

The rectangle is a symbol for drying. Water must removed from the textile before drying. Virtually all textiles can be given a short spin, for a maximum of one minute. Many garments can also be tumble dried. Garments with a Gore-Tex membrane should, for example, be tumble dried for best results. On the other hand, avoid tumble drying garments that you particularly cherish, as tumble drying wears the garment. The most important thing is to follow the symbol that indicates whether or not the garment should be tumble dried.