Care Instructions by Fabric Type

• Cotton is not inherently anti-bacterial or odor-resistant, so it may need more regular washing compared to garments made with wool or cashmere. 
• Turn colored garments inside-out before washing to protect the outer surface of the fabric
• Air dry, whenever possible, to avoid shrinkage
• Always refer to the care instructions on the garment label for best results

• Denim is a highly durable, dyed cotton fabric, but the dyeing method that gives denim its distinctive character and color may not penetrate all the fibers and can ‘bleed’ (meaning that the indigo color can smudge/rub off onto other surfaces or fabrics).
• To minimize this effect, you can wash denim a few times by itself in the machine or let it soak in cold water to remove some of the potential for bleeding.
• Avoid wearing light colored clothing with denim when you are first breaking it in
• Denim will naturally stretch/shrink to your body with regular use and wear. This is completely normal.
• Wash as needed between uses, but denim does not need to be washed each time it is worn and will help mitigate any major shrinkage.

• Like cotton, linen is not inherently anti-bacterial, so it may need more frequent washing or spot cleaning.
• Use lower heat when washing and air dry whenever possible to avoid shrinkage.  
• Keep linen garments hangers in your wardrobe (preferably wide wooden hangers vs wire hangers) to avoid permanent creases and wrinkles.

• Spot-clean only when necessary and simply air out your garments or lightly steam to refresh. 
• If you must wash them, follow the care instructions as closely as possible.
• Avoid machine drying to prevent pilling and shrinkage.
• Lay flat on a towel instead of on a hanger to ensure they keep their shape and don’t elongate. 
• As a natural fiber, wool and cashmere are attractive food sources for moths and can destroy your garments. Moth balls or Cedar Wood in your wardrobe can help avoid unwanted visitors from destroying these garments.
• Pilling is a normal part of wear and tear in wool or cashmere garments. A sweater/pilling comb can help keep them looking and feeling fresh.

Polyester/Nylon

• A general ‘wash on low heat/tumble dry low’ can be an effective way to care for these garments but always consult the garment care label for more specific instructions. 
• Avoid drying on high heat as some machines can damage or melt the fibers

Silk/Lyocell/Tencel/Modal/Rayon

• Always refer to the garment care label for best practices as these fibers can have various care instructions