From The Journal — RMFHQ Care Guide
An embroidered piece is only permanent if you treat it right. The RMF wordmark on every piece we make is meant to last — but that requires the right care. Here's how to wash embroidered clothing without destroying the detail.
The Golden Rules
Wash inside out. Always. The embroidery on an RMF piece sits on the outside — turning it inside out during wash protects the thread from abrasion against other garments and the machine drum. This is the single highest-impact habit you can build.
Cold water only. Hot water causes thread shrinkage and can loosen the backing under the embroidery over time. Cold water cleans just as effectively and is significantly kinder to the detail work.
Gentle cycle or hand wash. High-spin cycles and aggressive agitation catch on embroidered edges. A gentle cycle — or a five-minute hand wash in cold water — is always the better choice.
What to Avoid
Do not bleach. Not even "color-safe" bleach. The thread used in embroidery does not respond well to bleach compounds and will fade unevenly.
Do not iron directly on the embroidery. Iron the garment inside out, on low heat. The embroidery should never take direct contact with an iron plate.
Do not tumble dry on high. Low heat or air dry. Heavy cotton — like our 280 GSM tee and 400 GSM hoodie — will hold its shape if dried low and slow. High heat causes shrinkage and pulls at embroidered edges.
The RMF Standard
Every piece we ship is built to last. The embroidery is reinforced. The fabric is preshrunk. But none of that replaces intentional care. A garment that carries a name deserves to be taken care of.
Season I — Built to Last.