How to Care for Your Embroidered Suits So They Last for Years

An embroidered suit is never just clothing. It’s a memory waiting to happen — a wedding invite, a festive evening, a moment when you felt especially yourself. At Label by Sana, every suit is designed to be cherished, not worn once and forgotten. With the right care, your embroidered pieces can remain just as beautiful years from now as the day you first wore them.

Here’s how to love them back.

1. Always Let Your Suit Rest After Wearing

After an event, resist the urge to immediately put your suit away. Embroidered fabrics need time to breathe. Lay your outfit flat or hang it in a well-ventilated space for a few hours. This allows moisture, perfume, or body heat to naturally dissipate, helping preserve both the fabric and the embroidery.

Think of it as letting your suit exhale.

2. Dry Clean — But Gently and Sparingly

Heavy embroidery and delicate fabrics don’t respond well to frequent cleaning. Dry clean only when truly necessary, and always choose a cleaner experienced with ethnic or embellished garments. Make sure to point out areas with embroidery so they can take extra care.

Pro Tip: Over-cleaning can dull threads and weaken fabrics — less is more when it comes to maintenance.

3. Store with Intention, Not Convenience

Never fold embroidered areas tightly. Instead, place soft tissue paper or muslin cloth between folds to prevent threads from snagging or flattening. Store your suit in a breathable cotton garment bag, never plastic, as trapped moisture can cause discoloration over time.

Keep it away from direct sunlight — embroidery deserves shade and softness, just like skin.

4. Be Mindful of Friction

Embroidered suits are delicate by nature. Avoid heavy handbags, sharp jewelry, or constant rubbing against rough surfaces while wearing them. Even small things, like seatbelts or metal clutches, can pull on threads if you’re not careful.

Grace, in this case, is also practical.

5. Iron with Care (or Not at All)

Never place a hot iron directly on embroidery. If needed, steam your suit from a distance or iron it inside out on low heat. For heavily embellished pieces, professional steaming is always the safest choice.

Embroidery prefers patience, not pressure.

6. Long-Term Storage Tips for Heirloom Pieces

If you’re storing a suit for months (or years), refold it every few months to prevent permanent creases. Add natural moth repellents like neem leaves or lavender sachets — gentle, effective, and beautifully traditional.

These small rituals ensure your suit ages gracefully, just like the memories attached to it.

Browse our latest Embroidered Collections at Label By Sana to find your next heirloom piece.