Care Instructions

Care guide

Made to last.
Here's how to keep it that way.

Every Embroidist piece is built with permanence in mind — German viscose threads, natural canvas, premium cotton. A little care goes a long way. Follow these simple guidelines and your piece will look just as good decades from now.

Cold wash
60°C max
Iron reverse
side only
No direct
sunlight
Air dry
or low heat
No bleach
ever

About our threads

We use German viscose (rayon) embroidery threads — chosen for their natural sheen, color depth and long-term durability. These threads are color-stable, highly washable and hold their vibrancy wash after wash. They are not synthetic shortcuts. They are the same threads used in world-class embroidery — sourced from Germany, stitched in Meerut.

"The embroidery doesn't sit on top of the fabric. It becomes part of it."

Embroidered t-shirts & garments

Washing

  • Machine wash cold to warm — up to 60°C is recommended for longevity
  • Turn garment inside out before washing
  • Use a mild detergent — no bleach, no fabric softener on the embroidery
  • Do not soak for extended periods
  • Do not leave damp garments folded or stacked — air dry promptly

Drying & ironing

  • Tumble dry on low heat or air dry flat
  • If ironing, always iron on the reverse side — never directly on the embroidery
  • A pressing cloth between the iron and garment adds extra protection

Wall art

Our wall art is embroidered on natural canvas, stretched over a frame and protected behind glass. It is built to last as long as the walls it hangs on — as long as you treat it with the same care you would any piece of art.

Display & cleaning

  • Display indoors in a shaded or softly lit area
  • Avoid direct, all-day sunlight — Indian sunshine is intense, and even the finest art fades gradually with prolonged direct exposure
  • Dust the glass gently with a soft dry cloth — no wet wipes, no spray cleaners on the glass
  • Keep away from areas of high moisture or steam

A note on sunlight

All art — oil, watercolor, photograph, embroidery — fades over time when exposed to direct sunlight. Indoors, away from direct sun, your Embroidist wall art will retain its color and detail virtually indefinitely. A shaded wall is all it needs.

Bags & patches

Follow the same care guidelines as embroidered garments — machine wash cold, inside out, mild detergent, no bleach. For patches that are ironed on rather than sewn, hand wash cold is recommended to preserve the bond.

"Built to stay new after 50 washes. The stitch is permanent. So is the care."

Questions about caring for a specific piece? Reach out — we're always happy to help.