Special Care: Embroidered, Transfer-Printed, Vinyled & DTF Prints

Garments with embroidery or surface prints require extra care to protect threads, vinyl layers, and DTF ink. Follow these guidelines for each type:

• Embroidered Items:
  • Hand wash in cool water with mild detergent; avoid wringing.
  • If machine-washing, turn inside out and place in a mesh laundry bag. Use a 30 °C delicate cycle.
  • Never use bleach. Lay flat to dry on a padded surface.
  • Iron on low/medium heat on the reverse side, with a press cloth over the embroidery.
• Transfer-Printed Items:
  • Turn inside out before washing. Machine wash at 30 °C on a gentle cycle.
  • Use mild, color-safe detergent; no bleach.
  • Air dry flat or hang; do not tumble-dry. If you must tumble, choose “low heat” and remove promptly.
  • Do not iron directly on the transfer—if needed, iron inside out on low heat, with a cloth barrier.
• Vinyled Prints:
  • Wash inside out at 30 °C gentle cycle. Avoid agitation around the vinyl area.
  • No bleach. Hang to dry; heat can cause vinyl to peel or crack.
  • Iron only on the fabric side, at the lowest possible temperature. Place a thin cloth over the vinyl if ironing near it.
• DTF (Direct-to-Film) Prints:
  • Machine wash inside out at 30 °C gentle. Use mild detergent; no bleach.
  • Air dry or tumble on “no heat.” High heat can weaken adhesion of the DTF layer.
  • Do not iron directly on printed area. If necessary, iron inside out on low heat with a cloth between iron and fabric.

Laundry Symbol Legend

Symbol	Name	Meaning
	Machine Wash (40 °C)	Wash in a machine at 40 °C (normal cycle). Suitable for most everyday fabrics.
	Machine Wash (30 °C)	Wash on a gentle or delicate cycle at 30 °C. Ideal for delicate fabrics (e.g., silk, lace) or colors that tend to fade.
	Hand Wash	Gently wash by hand in lukewarm water. Use mild detergent and avoid wringing. Perfect for delicate knits, embroidery, or embellished items.
	Do Not Bleach	Avoid any bleaching agents (including oxygen or chlorine bleach). Chlorine bleach can damage embroidery threads, vinyl, and DTF prints.
	Tumble Dry (Low)	Tumble dry on low heat. Helps preserve shape and color, especially for cottons and synthetic blends.
	Do Not Tumble Dry	Lay flat or hang to dry. Essential for wool, embroidered, or printed garments that may shrink, warp, or crack under heat.
	Iron (Medium Heat)	Iron on medium heat (up to 150 °C). Always iron on the reverse side for prints and embroidery, or place a cloth over the design.
	Do Not Iron	Ironing may damage the fabric or design. Let wrinkles fall out naturally or use a steamer on low heat away from embroidery/print.
	Dry Clean	Professional dry cleaning recommended. Often best for structured garments, wool, or delicate embroidery where water could distort the design.

Tip: If you’re missing an icon (or if your washer manual is ancient), look up standardized ISO 3758 laundry symbols on Wikimedia Commons to match these descriptions.

Quick Reference Table

Material / Print Type	Suitable Wash (Temp & Cycle)	Bleach	Dry	Iron	Dry Clean
Cotton / Cotton Blends	40 °C normal cycle		Tumble low or air dry	Medium heat (inside-out for prints/embroidery)	Optional
Wool / Wool Blends	Hand wash in cool water		Lay flat to dry (reshape damp)	Low/medium heat with a press cloth	Recommended
Silk & Delicate Fabrics	Hand wash in lukewarm water		Hang to dry away from sun	Low heat under a cloth	Recommended
Synthetic Fabrics (Polyester, Nylon, Acrylic)	40 °C gentle cycle		Tumble low or hang dry	Low/medium heat with a press cloth	Optional
Embroidered Items	Hand wash in cool water 30 °C delicate cycle (inside a mesh bag)		Lay flat to dry (padded surface)	Low/medium heat (reverse side, with press cloth)	Optional
Transfer-Printed Items	30 °C gentle cycle (inside-out)		Hang or lay flat to air dry	No direct ironing (if needed, use a cloth)	Sometimes
Vinyled Prints	30 °C gentle cycle (inside-out)		Hang or lay flat to air dry	No direct ironing (if needed, use a cloth)	Sometimes
DTF (Direct-to-Film) Prints	30 °C gentle cycle (inside-out)		Hang or lay flat to air dry	No direct ironing (if needed, use a cloth)	Sometimes

Pro Tip: Prints and embroidery both hate friction. Wherever possible, keep them out of the dryer, turn items inside-out, and treat them like the delicate artworks they are.