Linen love. A basic in our collections since back when dinosaurs were still a thing. All the comfort you need, with a slimmer fitting shape, boat neck, elbow-length sleeves and, of course, that light and breezy linen fabric
- Always wash your linen clothes on your machine’s gentle cycle. Avoid washing in cold or very hot water. If it is possible to select the water level in the washing machine, always use the maximum offered. Your clothing should move freely.
- Do not crowd the washing machine with too many items at once. This can twist or pull the linen fabric out of shape.
- Make sure that any other items in the washing machine are similar to your linen clothes in terms of color, weight and washing instructions.
- If you hand wash linen clothes, only use a gentle swishing motion – never wring, twist or scrub the fabric. Hand washing is recommended for clothes that are not heavily soiled, or for linen fabric with a loose weave. This might be more easily damaged during a machine wash.
- Linen clothes, like all other linen home textiles, must be washed in lukewarm temperatures – never in cold or hot water. Does linen shrink? Yes it does, especially if you wash it in too hot temperatures (above 30°C is not recommended). If your linen clothes are vintage or are not pre-washed you should expect them to shrink a bit after the first wash, no matter what water temperature you use.
- Use a mild detergent for washing and make sure that any residue is completely rinsed off the piece of clothing before drying.
- Always try to air dry your linen clothes flat. Hangers or clothespins can create marks on the fabric, and may also cause the garment to lose its original shape.
- We love the natural wrinkles in linen fabric, but if you like to iron your linen clothes make sure they are still damp before you start.
- Never wash a linen garment with another garment with a zip or button. This could easily make a hole!
- If possible, place your linen garments in a wash bag
