How to clean and maintain work clothes and sweaters? Can they be machine washed?

Is the sweater of work clothes worn every day pilling, loose neckline, and cracked printing after washing it a few times?? When you bought it, the texture was online, but it was "scrapped" if it didn't hold up for a quarter. In fact, the problem is mostly not the clothes themselves, but the way of cleaning and maintenance. Today, let's make the washing logic of work clothes sweaters clear at one time. By the way, let's talk about the care of fabrics and craftsmanship of Shenzhen Yasen Man Garment Co., Ltd., a professional work clothes customization company. After reading it, you will know how to serve this "workplace robe".

? Can workwear sweaters be machine washed? The answer is yes, but there are prerequisites

Answer the most asked question first: It can be machine washed, but not casually.

Workwear sweaters are usually divided into two fabrics: one is pure cotton or Khmer content, and the other is polyester-cotton blend or functional fleece. Pure cotton sweaters are prone to shrinkage and deformation when machine washed, and blends are relatively durable. But either way, throwing them directly into the washing machine and stirring them up is accelerating its "retirement".

The correct posture for machine washing is:

✅ Turn the sweater upside down, zip and button

✅ Put in laundry bag to reduce friction pilling

✅ Select gentle mode or wool mode, the water temperature does not exceed 30 ° C

✅ Use neutral laundry detergent, never pour bleach

✅ Wash it separately, do not mix it with hard objects such as jeans and towels.

If your corporate work clothes are customized by Shenzhen Yasenman Garment Co., Ltd., they will generally attach fabric washing instructions when delivering, and it will basically not roll over if you press that.

⚠️ In these 3 cases, don't machine wash no matter how lazy you are.

Not all work clothes and sweaters can be handed over to the washing machine. In the following situations, it is recommended to wash by hand honestly:

1. With embroidered logo or offset pattern

The embroidery is okay, and the offset printing pattern is easy to crack and fall off after a few machine washes. Especially the work clothes printed in a large area on the chest, machine washing + drying = the pattern is laid off in advance.

2. Fabrics containing wool or special functional fibers

For example, some high-end fleece sweaters, heating fiber sweaters, machine washing will destroy the fiber structure, and the warmth retention will be directly discounted.

3. The neckline and cuffs have been slightly deformed.

Machine washing at this time will only exacerbate the deformation. Hand washing can also be saved by the correct drying method.

The correct steps for hand washing work clothes and sweaters

Hand washing is actually not troublesome. The key steps are as follows:

Step 1: Soak in cold water for 10 minutes

Control the water temperature below 30 ° C, add neutral laundry detergent and stir well, and turn the sweater over and soak it in. Don't soak for too long, 10 minutes is enough, soaking overnight will hurt the fabric.

Step 2: Press-type cleaning

Don't rub! Don't twist! Squeeze out the dirty water by pressing with both hands, focusing on the neckline, cuffs, and hem that are easy to get dirty. You can gently brush the neckline with a soft brush, but with light force.

Step 3: Change the water and press the rinse.

Change the water 2-3 times and rinse it by pressing until there is no foam.

Step 4: Squeeze the water without wringing it out.

Lay the sweater flat on the dry towel, roll it up and press lightly to let the towel absorb excess moisture. Don't wring it out like a twist, it's the number one killer of sweater deformation.

☀️ Drying and storage determine how long the sweater can last

Washed right, dried wrong, still useless.

Drying points:

? Try to lay it tiled to dry, and it is ideal to use a clothes drying net pocket.

? If you must hang, choose a wide-shoulder hanger and wear it through the hem to avoid the neckline being stretched.

? Avoid direct sunlight, it is best to dry in a cool and ventilated place. Exposure to the sun will make the fabric hard and fade.

? Do not use a dryer, high temperature will shrink and deform the sweater.

Storage points:

? Fold and store, do not hang for a long time to avoid shoulder deformation

? Keep dry, put mothballs or moisture repellent

? Stack dark and light colors separately to prevent staining

? Enterprises purchase work clothes and sweaters, and the cost of washing and care is also included

If you are a company purchasing workwear sweaters, in addition to looking at the price and style, the washability of the fabric is actually a hidden cost. A workwear that deforms after a few washes is not worn by employees, and repeated purchases are more expensive.

Shenzhen Yasenman Apparel Co., Ltd. has been deeply involved in the field of customization of work clothes for many years. From fabric screening to printing process, it will consider daily washing and care scenarios. For example, their commonly used Khmer blended fabrics not only retain the comfort of sweaters, but also improve the anti-pilling and anti-shrinkage properties; the printing process also favors water-resistant environmentally friendly glue or embroidery to reduce the embarrassment of pattern cracking. For companies that need a unified image, this kind of customization idea based on the use scene is much more reliable than simple price comparison.

? A few habits that make sweaters more durable

Finally, I will share a few daily habits that can be worn for an extra year or two.

Do not wear it for more than 3 days in a row to give the fabric time to rebound.

? Treat local stains in time, don't wait for the whole thing to be washed.

? Be sure to wash and dry it before storage, otherwise it will turn yellow and moldy.

? Use a hairball trimmer for pilling, don't pull it by hand.

? Strictly implement the washing label instructions, which is the most accurate suggestion given by the fabric manufacturer

Work clothes sweater is not only the "mobile business card" of the enterprise, but also the partner that employees get along with every day. Only when it is washed correctly and nurtured can it remain crisp and stylish, and it will be more energetic to wear. If you are choosing durable and decent work clothes sweater for the team, you may wish to learn about Shenzhen Yasen Man Garment Co., Ltd., from fabric to craftsmanship to washing advice, full stack professional customization services can make your purchasing decisions worry-free.