We use Robinson-Anton Super Brite® Polyester & Maderia Polyneon
HOME LAUNDERING
- All embroidered garments should be washed with a mild detergent.
- If bleach is required for washing, a small amount of chlorine bleach can be used. Non-chlorine bleach in accordance with product instructions is preferable.
- Machine wash cold water.
- Delicate wash cycle.
- If color residue appears in water, rinse first in lukewarm water and then cold several times until rinse water becomes clear.
- Remove promptly after wash cycle completion .
- Never leave any piece of embroidered clothing soaking or in water or lying in a pile when wet.
- Do not wring out the embroidered articles.
- Do not rub stained embroidery.
Madeira is occasionally asked wether the high quality Madeira embroidery threads can be tumble dried. Madeira threads are more stable than most and will withstand tumble drying.
Nevertheless, to keep the quality of the embroideries, and the value they have added to the garment/artical even after several washings, Madeira advises that embroidery articles should not be tumble dried excessively, however:
- If drying in the tumbler can not be avoided, or wish to include the tumble dry symbol in your care labels, appropriate tests should be run on the finished garment. Tests at Madeira's ladoratory have shown that, generally, the quality of the threads is hardly affected at all, provided that thread, fabric and backing material fit well with each other. In such cases we would recommend a gentle/mild drying.
Madeira cannot take any responsibility for this process.
- Due to the drying, it quite often happens that the fabric, and/or the backing material used, shrink, and this can damage the shape/aspect of the embroidery. Also embroidery thread can shrink, although in our experience the percentage of shrinkage of Madeira threads is far lower than that of fabric and backing material.
- In most cases, the temperature of both household and industrial driers cannot be adjusted satisfactorily. If the temperature of the dryer is too high, in extreme cases this could affect the beautiful lustre of the Madeira threads.
Which is why, despite the fact our threads are more suitable than most to be tumble dried, the tumble dry symbol is NOT indicated either on the shade cards or on any information or technical leaflets.
DRY CLEANING
Embroidery may be dry cleaned, however, extreme care should be exercised when dry cleaning. Special care must be taken when dark shades are dry cleaned. Avoid use of pre-spotting agents.
INDUSTRIAL LAUNDERING
Garments that are embroidered with Super Brite® Polyester, or #7 Polyester Floss can be industrial laundered when proper procedures are followed as outlined by the International Fabricare Institute. Please call or fax for details. Embroidery may be dry cleaned, however, extreme care should be exercised when dry cleaning. Special care must be taken when dark shades are dry cleaned. Avoid use of pre-spotting agents.
IRONING
- Embroidered fabrics should always be ironed on the reverse side.
- It is recommended to iron embroidery between two pieces of cloth.
- It is not recommended to wet embroidery prior to ironing or to use a steam iron.
Note: Normally the care label instructions pertain to the garment, not the embroidery. Special care should be taken when laundering embroidered garments.
Since the conditions of use, washing, pressing and cleaning, etc. vary in use of yarns and threads, the purchaser should assure himself by preliminary tests that the dye fastness of the yarn or thread is 100% colorfast to crocking or washing under all conditions. We cannot be responsible for any consequential damages since the value of the thread is so disproportionate to the value of the goods into which it is stitched. |
