Yes! You can wash all your patch apparel and accessory items according to the care tags, and the patches will hold up well. However, we have a few suggestions and reminders!
Heavy wear and regular washing and drying will take its toll on any apparel/accessory item, and patches are not excluded from this. Over time, you will likely notice wear and tear on your patches and any items with patches on them, just as you would a normal piece of apparel from any other vendor.
Use gentle detergents and gentle cycles if you want to preserve your patches/patch apparel as long as possible. And DO NOT use bleach.
Dry your items on low heat for longevity as well.
Try not to over-wash items with leather patches. Regular saturation of leather can cause staining, warping, and an increased appearance of wear. This is going to happen no matter what, but you can slow it down by being selective about how often you wash a leather patch item.
For silicone appliqué and other heat pressed attachments, regular washing and drying should not cause any problems, but again, we recommend gentle cycles, low heat, and gentle detergents to prolong the longevity of the patch as adhesives can be susceptible to heat and moisture over time.
Since we do not pre-wash items prior to direct embroidery, it’s possible a slight puckering may occur around the direct embroidery after washing due to the garment shrinking. This is generally unavoidable over time, but washing in cold water and using low heat or hanging to dry can mitigate shrinking.