If you plan to wash the fabric, we recommend ironing it first before washing.
Cotton and linen fabrics can be ironed at 200°C. This helps to fix the digitally printed colours. Iron slowly so that the heat penetrates evenly through the fabric.
In most cases, gentle hand washing is sufficient. If you have a suitably sized basin, move the fabric gently up and down in hand-warm water, then hang to dry.
Many people also choose not to wash their garments with water, similar to how silk is often treated, since washing can remove the finishing applied to the fabric. Modern dry cleaning is often an excellent alternative.
If you do choose to machine wash the fabric, use a gentle cycle at 30–40°C with a mild, environmentally friendly detergent without bleach. Do not overload the machine, as too much fabric at once may cause washing marks or creases.
Grandma's Laundry Tricks
- Do not brush, rub or scrub the printed fabrics too hard to avoid damage to print quality.
- Wash with similar colours to avoid staining or tint.
- Please do not overuse the centrifuge, it only wrinkles the fabric.
- Please do not overuse the dryer or use extreme heat, this only tears the fibres apart.
- A dehumidifier is a great invention to dry the fabrics and clothes.
- Dry the fabrics outdoors, if possible, but not under direct sunlight.
- Environmental awareness and the durability of clothing go hand in hand.
- Do you really need to use fabric softener, or is white vinegar good enough?
