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Washing and care instructions

1. Criteria for thread selection

Appearance of the embroidery:

High sheen:

ISALON (100 % mod. Polyester trilobal)

ISACORD (100 % PES trilobal)

ISAMET (metallisierter Effektfaden)

no sheen:

Threads made from:
Cotton, Core Spun or Cut Staple yarns

Applications for embroidered garments / fabrics:

ISALON

Fashionable and elegant clothes, thin fabrics for shirts and blouses, for example silk etc.

ISACORD

Sports and leisure wear, workwear, jeans, (sports) shoes

ISAMET

Embroidery on uniforms, badges, fashionable effects in combination with ISALON or ISACORD

2. Handling

Storage (optimal conditions):


avoid direct sunlight

store cool (20°C = 68°F, 60 % atm. humidity)

Machine adjustment:

use lowest tension as recommended for each thread type

choose machine needles (size and point) which correspond to thread and fabric

adjust machine speed to fabric, design and thread used

3. Washing

 

Temperature (maximum)

Home laundering

Optical brightners *, bleach *, stain removers*

Industrial laundering

Dry Cleaning

ISALON

95° C

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yes

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ISACORD

95° C

yes

yes

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ISAMET

30° C max. 60° C

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no

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* Observe manufacturer care and washing instructions carefully;
always pre-test!


  • Select washing program as indicated in table above
  • Coloured embroidery should be washed separately
  • Use a high water level for washing, rinse at once and carefully
  • Refrain from dropping solvents on the embroidery, always wash the complete garment
  • Put embroidered garments immediately to dry, but never wring them. Avoid prolonged contact, pressure, or friction with other garments under wet conditions.

4. Ironing


  • The recommended ironing temperature is 120°C.
  • Avoid maximum ironing temperature and steady contact to irons, heat press systems etc
  • If possible, do ironing from the reverse side or between two cloths, use steam iron
  • Be careful when using heat-press systems!
    Varying factors such as temperature, pressure, vapour and duration of contact may cause unpredictable results. Pre-tests on materials are highly recommended

5. Additional Tips


Technical data and colour fastness certification according to DIN / ISO standards are available on request.

ISALON

is a brilliant, high-efficient, all-purpose Machine Embroidery Thread. Manufactured from a high-sheen modified trilobal Polyester, this product combines silk-like brilliance and softness with outstanding tensile strength and excellent care and washing characteristics.

ISACORD

is the universal Machine Embroidery Thread developed to match a wide range of industrial applications. This shiny, trilobal Polyester make guarantees solidity, highest resistance to abrasion and excellent wet strength. The advantages are very clear when using this product on excessively stressed garments (work wear, uniforms) and in the shoe and leather sector.

ISAMET

is a metallic Effect Thread. It is possible to combine it with Isalon or Isacord in one design. In exceptional cases metallic thread can turn discoloured, which is caused by oxidation in combination with certain chemicals. Contact with acids, sulphur, active chlorine, salt-water, or heavy perspiration in combination with exposure of direct sunlight should be avoided as well as the usage of aggressive synthetic tanning agents (leather) and softener (plastic products).


Further Informations:

Tel. 0049 / 71 43 / 277 219
Fax 0049 / 71 43 / 277 827
E-Mail: msg@amann.com

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