Find out how to care for your embroidered hoodie, what thread is used, and how to prevent colour bleed when washing.
You’ve just received your custom-stitched hoodie or sweatshirt, complete with a unique embroidered outline of your photo. Naturally, you want to care for it properly and make sure it stays in perfect condition.
One of the most common questions we get is:
"Will the embroidery thread bleed when I wash my hoodie?"
The Short Answer: No. Not If Proper Care Is Taken
We use high-quality embroidery threads that are carefully manufactured with colourfast dyes. These threads are designed to hold their colour through regular wear and washing, meaning they won’t bleed into your hoodie or onto other areas of the fabric when cleaned properly.
Unlike some low-quality embroidery threads that may run or fade over time, our threads are chosen specifically for their durability, vibrancy, and resistance to colour bleeding. The dyes go through a special setting process during production, locking in the pigment to prevent it from leaching out in the wash.
Why Thread Quality Matters
The threads we use are commonly trusted in professional embroidery and garment production. They're made for high-performance stitching, which means:
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They can handle heat and friction during stitching without breaking down.
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They're tested for wash and rub resistance.
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They don’t require any special treatment like setting sprays or rinses.
This ensures that your hoodie won’t be ruined by a simple spin in the washing machine.
How to Wash Your Embroidered Hoodie
To keep your embroidered hoodie looking sharp, it’s important to wash it properly. While the thread we use is known for being colourfast, how you care for the garment still matters. We recommend following the steps in our guide to washing embroidered clothing to prevent any potential bleeding or fading over time.
Still Worried?
It’s totally normal to feel cautious about washing something custom. Just know that your embroidered hoodie was created with professional materials that are made to last. The embroidery of your photo won’t fade, bleed, or run if you follow the care instructions.
Embroidery is both an art and a craft, and we’ve put extra care into every stage of creating your custom hoodie from turning your photo into a sketch to selecting the perfect thread to stitch it. You can feel confident that with the right care, your hoodie will remain a wearable memory for a long time.
If you ever have questions about washing or caring for your hoodie, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re always here to help you get the most out of your custom piece.