Care Guide

Guide on Linen Maintenance: Washing, Drying, and Ironing Linen Materials

LinenĀ is a natural fabric that is durable, low maintenance, and resistant to bacteria, moths, and perspiration. Here are some tips on how to wash and take care of your linen:

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Washing Linen

  • Arrange linens by color: white, dark, and colored.
  • To achieve optimal results, turn linens inside out and wash separately from other fabrics.
  • Avoid mixing heavy items like jeans, hoodies, or towels with linen textiles.
  • Wash in lukewarm water (<40Ā°C/104Ā°F) with a mild detergent.
  • Avoid detergents containing substances like Sodium Borate, Sodium Hydroxide, Cellulase, Protease, and Amylase.
  • Do not bleach linen items.
  • Use the gentle machine cycle and avoid overloading the washing machine.
  • For heavily embroidered or vintage linens, hand wash in cold water with a gentle detergent suitable for delicate items.
  • Avoid over-washing linen items; spot treat stains rather than washing the entire article.
  • Linen stains lift easily from the fabric, making stain removal less stressful than with most other fabrics.
  • Always treat a stain before washing and hang dry to ensure the stain has cleared completely.

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Separate white, dark, and colored linens. For best results, turn linens inside out and wash them separately from other fabrics. Avoid mixing heavy items like jeans, hoodies, or towels in a load with linen textiles

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Drying Linen

  • Opt for line drying as the preferred method for drying linen items like towels, sheets, or clothing.
  • Hang the items outside to dry in the breeze after washing.
  • Avoid direct sunlight exposure to prevent fading of the linen.
  • If using a dryer, select a low heat or delicate setting, especially for items with simple shapes.
  • Be mindful of over-drying as it can cause wrinkles and shrinkage.

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Line drying is the best way to dry any linen, whether towels, sheets, or clothing. After washing, take them outside to dry in the breeze. Avoid direct sunlight as it can cause fading.
Ironing Linen
  • Linen naturally wrinkles, but ironing can rectify this.
  • Iron the fabric when it's damp or utilize a steam iron.
  • Use a low to medium heat setting.
  • Iron on the reverse side of the fabric to prevent shine marks.

Linen is naturally prone to wrinkles, but ironing can help smooth out the fabric. Iron while the fabric is still damp or use a steam iron. Use a low to medium heat setting and iron on the reverse side of the fabric to avoid shine marks.

By following these tips, you can keep your linen looking beautiful for years to come. Remember to always check the care instructions on your specific item first and test any cleaning method on a small, hidden area before washing the whole thing.

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