Polyester & Nylon
Polyester and Nylon Fabrics
- Cold machine wash or dry clean.
- Cool tumble dry or hang dry in shaded area.
- Cool temp when ironing and pressing (110°C - 'Polyester' or 'Synthetic' setting).
- Do not bleach.
Plisse Fabric & 3D Shibori (Polyester)
- Cold machine wash (30°C) on short cycle, or hand wash in cold water (30°C), only pressing the fabric lightly—excessive agitation can alter the shape of the pleats.
- Hang dry in shaded area.
- Do not dry clean.
- Do not use detergent, bleach or fabric softener.
- Take absolute care if ironing or pressing this fabric as it will alter the shape of the pleats. Always test first on a scrap of the fabric you are working with. Use little to no steam, do not apply pressure when pressing and lowest heat setting on your iron.
- Avoid hanging for long periods of time, instead roll the fabric in the direction of the pleats and store in dry place. Any stretching, pressure or heat can alter the shape of the pleats.
- Avoid wringing and aggressive agitation as it can alter the shape of the pleats. (For bonded plisse fabric, agitation and heat can separate the interfacing from the fabric).
Cotton & Linen
Cotton
- Cold hand wash, cold machine wash or dry clean.
- Hang dry in shaded area, or cool tumble dry.
- Warm / hot temp when ironing and pressing (204°C - 'Cotton' setting).
- Avoid wringing.
- Avoid bleach (except white fabric).
Linen
- Cold hand wash, cold machine wash or dry clean. Remove from water quickly after washing and do not wring to avoid unwanted creases.
- Hang dry in shaded area.
- Hot temp when ironing and pressing (230°C - 'Linen' setting) - test first on remnant or scrap.
- Do not bleach.
Silk
Silk Chiffon & Silk Georgette
- Dry clean only.
- Warm iron (148 °C - 'Silk' or 'Delicate' setting) on reverse side to press.
- Dry flat / drip dry in shaded area.
Other Silk or Silk-Blend Fabrics
- Dry clean recommended
- If handwashing, use cold water and silk friendly detergent.
- Do not wring or tumble dry.
- Dry flat / drip dry in shaded area.
- Use warm temp (148°C - 'Silk' or 'Delicate' setting) when ironing or pressing.
Gambiered Guangdong Silk
- Hand wash after soaking in cold water (30°C) for 10-15 minutes. Avoid using chemicals and harsh detergents (pH neutral soap or detergent is preferred).
- Dry clean preferred if washing a garment with lining.
- Do not wring or tumble dry.
- Dry flat / drip dry in completely shaded area.
- Use warm temp (148°C - 'Silk' or 'Delicate' setting) when ironing or pressing. Use of a pressing cloth is recommended.
Rose Cellulose
Rose Cellulose Fabric
- Cold machine wash (30°C) with gentle cycle or hand wash in cold water (30°C) with mild detergent. The signature perfumed rose smell of these fabrics will last through several washes and fully dissipate ~after 18-20 washes.
- Do not use bleach or harsh chemicals.
- Hang to air dry in shaded area.
- Cool temp when ironing and pressing (110°C - 'Polyester' or 'Synthetic' setting), pressing cloth is recommended.
- Store in cool and dry place.
Wool
Merino Wool - Worsted
- Dry clean only when needed (no more than 1-2 per year).
- Press and iron with steam at warm temp (148°C - 'Silk' / 'Delicate' setting).
- Brushing and steaming can remove some surface dirt.
Merino Wool - Knit
- Cold hand wash (30°C) or gentle / wool cycle machine wash (30°C) with wool detergent in laundry bag.
- Avoid fabric softener, harsh detergents and bleach.
- Do not tumble dry.
- Lay flat in shaded area to dry, do not hang.
- Do not dry clean.
Leather, Fur & Suede
Faux Fur
- Specialist dry clean or cold machine wash.
- Hang to dry in shaded area
- Do not tumble dry.
- If fur pile is creased or clumped, use low heat with hairdryer and gently brush.
Faux Suede
- Specialist dry clean only.
Faux Leather, Vinyl and PU
- Spot clean preferred with warm or cold damp microfibre cloth.
- Do not tumble dry.
- Hang to dry in shaded area.
Brocade & Jacquard
Poly / Lurex Blend
- Dry clean only.
- Cool temp when ironing and pressing (148 °C).
- When sewing: Use tailors chalk or soluble pen when marking pattern pieces, avoid using pins.
100% Polyester
- Cold machine wash or dry clean.
- Cool tumble dry or line dry.
- Cool temp when ironing and pressing (148 °C).
Crinoline, Crystal Nylon & Liquid Organdy
Crystal Nylon Satin, Crinoline Mesh and Liquid Organdy
- Cold machine wash or dry clean.
- Line dry only, do not tumble dry.
- Cool temp when ironing and pressing (148 °C).
- Do not bleach.
- Store fabric or garment unfolded to avoid creasing.
Crystal Nylon Satin & Liquid Organdy
- When sewing: Use tailors chalk or soluble pen when marking pattern pieces, avoid using pins.
- When sewing: Finish cut edges with tape, glue or melt (following proper safety precaution) to avoid the crystal nylon yarn pulling and leaving a permanent line through the fabric.
Velvet
Polyester, Silk, Viscose, Nylon or Acetate Velvet
- Dry clean only.
- Avoid pressing or ironing directly on the velvet side of the fabric.
- If creased, use steam (do not press or apply pressure) on the reverse side of the fabric.
- Store garment in cool and dry place on a padded garment hangar, or roll fabric instead of storing folded
Sequins & Beads
Bead and/or Sequin Embroidered Mesh
- Spot clean or dry clean recommended
- If hand washing, use cold water (30°C) and small quantity of mild detergent, avoid bleach and harsh chemicals. Avoid agitating the sequins as they can become damaged.
- Do not tumble dry.
- Lay flat in shaded area to dry, do not hang.
- Ideal storage for embellished garments is flat in a garment bag or between tissue paper—preventing the garment stretching or snagging on other items.
Crystals & Glomesh
Glomesh
- Wipe and buff only, using dry microfibre cloth.
- Do not machine wash, tumble dry or dry clean.
- Handle with care to avoid scratching or damage.
- If hand sewing: Use metal thread or nylon beading line.
Glass Crystal Mesh and Rhinestone Mesh
- Wipe and buff with microfibre cloth.
- Handwash garment inside out, use cold/warm water (30-50°C) and tiny amount of mild detergent.
- Avoid machine washing, dry cleaning and tumble drying.
- Handle with care to avoid scratching or damage.
LED Fibre Optic
- Remove LED light and controller / battery from garment before washing.
- Do not machine wash.
- Do not dry clean.
- Spot clean when needed with damp microfibre cloth.
- If full wash is needed, hand wash in cold water (30°C) with a mild pH neutral detergent. Do not leave to soak longer than 5 minutes. Rinse with clean water.
- Do not tumble dry.
- Hang to air dry in shaded area.
- Avoid direct sun exposure.
- Store with generous space in a cool, dry place. Folding or crushing of this material can permanently damage the fibre optic filament.
Reflective Fabric
Reflective Fabric
- Spot clean when needed with damp microfibre cloth.
- If full wash is needed, hand wash in cold water (30°C) with a mild pH neutral detergent. Do not leave to soak longer than 5 minutes. Rinse with clean water.
- Do not tumble dry.
- Do not dry clean.
- Hang to dry in shaded area.
- Cool temp when ironing and pressing (110°C - 'Polyester' or 'Synthetic' setting). Use of pressing cloth is highly recommended, and apply iron to the side of the fabric without the reflective coating.
- Do not bleach.
Tyvek
- Spot clean with damp microfibre cloth.
- Cold machine wash (30°C) on gentle setting or hand wash in cold water (30°C), using mild detergent.
- Do not dry clean.
- Hang to drip dry in shaded area.
- Do not iron, press or expose to heat. Tyvek will shrink at 118ºC and will melt at 135ºC.
- Do not bleach or use harsh chemicals.
- Do not tumble dry.
- Avoid leaving in direct sun as it can cause fading. Tyvek is made from HDPE filament which will degrade with extended UV exposure.