Fabric Care Instructions
Taking proper care of your fabrics will ensure your handmade garments last for years to come. Below you'll find washing and care instructions for each fabric type we carry.
We recommend that you pre-wash / pre-treat your fabric in the manner you intend to wash your finished garment.
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Swimwear
Fabric: Recycled Nylon Swim Tricot
- Hand or machine wash cold on a delicate cycle
- Hang to dry
- Do not bleach or iron
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Knits
Bamboo Rib Knit & Cotton Rib Knit
- Machine wash cool on a gentle cycle
- Tumble dry low or hang to dry
- Iron on low heat if needed
Hemp Blend Jersey
- Machine wash cool
- Tumble dry low or hang to dry
- Iron on medium heat
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Cotton
Cotton Lawn
- Wash on a cool, delicate cycle
- Do not bleach
- Hang dry
- Iron on low heat
Cotton Twill & Cotton Shirting
- Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle
- Do not bleach
- Tumble dry low or hang to dry
- Iron on medium heat
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Linen
Stonewashed Linen
- Machine wash cold
- Do not bleach
- Tumble dry low or hang to dry
- Iron on medium heat
- Dry cleanable
Fabrics made with natural fibres will fade and wear with use, giving it a beautiful worn-in appeal. However, if you would like to keep your colours vibrant, please handle with extra care: hand wash cold and do not tumble dry or dry clean.
Linen Viscose Blend
- Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle
- Do not bleach
- Hang dry
- Iron on low heat
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Denim
Organic Cotton Lyocell Denim
- Machine wash cold inside out on a gentle cycle
- Do not bleach
- Hang dry or tumble dry low
- Iron on medium heat if needed
This denim will soften and fade beautifully with wash & wear.
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Hemp Lyocell Blends
Hemp Lyocell Blend (Woven)
- Hand or machine wash cold
- Hang to dry or tumble dry low
- Iron on low heat
Hemp Lyocell Blend Seersucker
- Machine wash cool
- Tumble dry low
- Iron on medium heat
Please note: the seersucker effect will become more pronounced out of the dryer and the width will become more narrow.
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General Tips:
- Always pre-wash your fabric before cutting and sewing
- Wash dark colours separately for the first few washes
- Use a mesh laundry bag for delicate fabrics
- Avoid using fabric softener on technical fabrics
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