How Do You Wash Embroidered Shirts Without Damaging the Detailing?

1. Read the Label. Yes, Actually.

If your shirt has a care label, don’t treat it like terms and conditions, read it. Most Hamptons pieces come in pure cotton or linen fabric that already make your life easier, but the embroidery? That’s where the nuance lies.

2. Turn It Inside Out. Always.

This is non-negotiable. It’s the fashion equivalent of sunscreen. Turning your white embroidered shirt or any for that matter, inside out keeps those stitches protected from friction, rogue zippers and the wrath of spinning drums.

3. Cold Water is the Gold Standard

Hot water may feel efficient, but it’s always a risky move. Always go with cold water to prevent shrinking, colour bleeding,and pattern warping.

Machine Washing?
Stick to the gentle cycle and place your shirt in a mesh laundry bag. That way, it’s like a mini spa day and not a wrestling match for the shirts.

4. No Bleach, No Harsh Detergents

Bleach is embroidery’s arch-nemesis. So is anything “ultra-tough” or “deep-cleaning.” Stick to mild, liquid detergents. If you wouldn’t use it on a baby’s onesie, don’t use it on your Hamptons Cuban collar shirt for men.

5. Say No to Tumble Drying

That dryer drum is a trap. Instead, lay the shirt flat on a towel and reshape it as it dries. Hanging it while wet might stretch the fabric or distort your embroidered masterpiece.

6. Ironing? Go Low and Slow

Use a low heat setting, and always iron from the inside, or use a pressing cloth to protect the embroidery. Steaming also works wonders and is way less risky.

How Often Should You Wash Embroidered Shirts?

Not as often as you think. Linen and cotton naturally resist odour, especially if worn with an undershirt. You can usually get a few wears out of them before a wash is needed which means less wear on the embroidery, and more longevity for your look.

Bonus: How to Store Them Right

• Avoid hanging embroidered shirts for long periods, especially on thin wire hangers it can stretch the shoulder seams and distort the shape.
  
• Instead, fold them neatly, placing a layer of tissue paper between the folds to protect embroidery.
  
• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight (UV rays = fade city).
  

Because Your Shirt’s Not Just a Shirt

When your shirt has literal art stitched into it, it's more than just a layer it's a statement. Whether you’re wearing the Sunset Sips Club shirt for a rooftop brunch, or Lighthouse Linen for a quiet coffee date, how you care for it matters.

Remember: you’re not just doing laundry, you’re preserving craftsmanship.

FAQs (Because Curious Minds Should Be Rewarded)

How do I wash a floral shirt for men without colour bleeding?
Always turn it inside out, use cold water, and wash it with like colours using a mild detergent.

Can I dry-clean my embroidered shirt?
Preferably not  unless it’s labelled dry-clean only. Most of our linen and cotton shirts do best with a gentle hand wash or soft machine wash.

Will embroidery fade over time?
Only if mistreated. Store it right, wash it gently, and your embroidery will stay sharp season after season.

Ready to take the plunge? Browse our full Hamptons embroidered shirt right here. Trust us, these shirts are too good to hide in your laundry basket.