Introduction

Embroidery gives your clothing a character and personality and carries the signature and emotion of its artist. It is a shame when such skill, artistry, and emotions are washed away and dulled by your washing machines.

South East Chemicals, a detergent powder manufacturer in Jharkhand & West Bengal, celebrates the art of embroidery and brings five essential tips to make your embroidered clothing last.

Five tips to Wash your Embroideries

  • Try to hand-wash them – Delicate designs demand delicate washes. Fill in a bucket of water and add in a little amount of mild detergent. Soak the embroidered clothes in the soapy solution for 20 minutes, wash them gently and avoid rubbing the embroidered design directly. After 20 minutes, rinse with clean water and leave it to dry. Do not wring embroidered clothes.

  • Check if the embroidery bleeds colour – Bleeding colours from embroidered threads can damage the entire garment. Therefore, South East Chemicals, the best detergent powder manufacturer in West Bengal, advises you to check for bleeding before washing. Take a wet white cloth, gently rub it over the threads, and see if it bleeds. Wash the embroidered clothes in cold water to prevent bleeding.

  • Consider home dry-cleaning – If the garments are not too soiled, you can use home dry cleaning kits. However, always check for colour fastness before starting to work on them. You can also try vacuuming the clothes. If the garments remain dirty and do not look bright enough, let a professional dry cleaner take care of them.

  • Take care while ironing – Take care when you iron your embroidery, as threads can break or melt. A little precaution will save you from seeing your favourite embroidery break apart. All you need to do is turn the garment that you want to iron inside out before pressing. If you need to iron the front side, remember to place a cloth or paper on top of the garment. Do not wet the embroidered apparel before ironing and avoid using a steam iron, says South-East Chemicals, the best detergent powder manufacturer in West Bengal.

  • Storing embroidered clothes – Hang your embroidered clothes instead of folding them after washing and ironing. Folding affects the thread work. You can also roll the garments and keep them in a pile; however, make sure not to place anything heavy on them to avoid creases.

Follow the above tips and make your embroidery and the character, personality and memory that it carries last forever.