Fabric is precious. We've put together a few guidelines to help you care for your new purchase. It's a good idea to pre-wash any washable natural fibres that you will be washing in the future, as some shrinkage may occur.
We recommend pre-washing in the same way you intend to wash your future fabric creation including drying.
Wash light and bright colors separately, as some colors may run in their first few washes. Please note, these care tips are guidelines only and variations will apply to some fabrics. Special washing instructions will apply to some fabrics such as satins, sequined, beaded, coated or foiled fabrics as well as specialty weights/styles and delicate items. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Please follow the care & prewash guidelines as outlined below as we are unable to accept claims on fabrics which have been laundered incorrectly.
Fabric Care Instruction
Caring for your fabric
Merino Jersey
Machine washable on a gentle/wool cycle using a wool detergent, do not wring. Do not bleach. Tumble dry on cool setting or drip dry in shade. Use iron on wool setting. Do not dry clean.
Silk
Dryclean only or handwash at your own risk using a silk friendly detergent. If hand washing, wash colours separately, do not wring, drip dry in shade. Do not bleach or tumble dry. Use a warm iron on silk setting.
Cotton
Machine washable and bleachable if white. Wash colors separately, do not twist/wring. Tumble dry on a cool setting or dry in shade to avoid fading. Use a hot/warm iron on a cotton setting. Dry cleanable.
Linen / Hemp
Cool handwasher or gentle machine wash. Wash colors separately, do not twist/wring. Tumble dry on cool setting or dry in shade to avoid fading. Use a warm/hot iron on linen setting. Drycleanable.
Rayon / Viscose
Cool machine wash or hand wash. Wash colours separately, do not twist/wring. Use a warm iron on reverse side. Drycleanable.
Wool
Dryclean only, use steam when pressing, brush wool to remove surface soil.
Triacetate
Cool machine wash or hand wash. Wash colours separately, do not twist/wring. Use a warm iron on reverse side. Drycleanable.
Tencel / Lyocell
Cold machine wash, tumble dry on low temperature, cool iron, do not bleach. Drycleanable.
Acetate
Machine wash or hand wash in warm water. Wash colours separately, do not twist/wring. Use a warm iron on reverse side. Drycleanable.
Laces / Jacquards
Dryclean only. Please note some of these fabrics are delicate so please be careful against rough surfaces and snagging.
Velvet
Dry clean only. Do not spot clean. Never iron as ironing is likely to crush or flatten the natural pile. A handheld steamer can be used to remove creasing. Alternatively, hang your fabric or garment in a steamy bathroom as the steam may help relax any creasing. We would recommend that you unpack your fabric upon arrival and store it rolled, rather than folded. Velvet garments are best-kept handing. Avoid using clip hangers as these can bruise or mark the fabric.
Credits: The Fabric Care Store.
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