CARE AND CLEANING OF “YOUR” PRODUCTS
HOW TO CARE FOR BED LINEN
100% Cotton Percale, Egyptian Cotton Sateen & Pure Flax Linen Range
Machine wash between 40 – 60°C – With a mild detergent and small amount of fabric softener if needed. It is best to hang linen out to dry in the shade to prevent discolouring of colour fabrics.
Detergent – Never use strong chemicals or detergents on your linen. We recommend a domestic liquid detergent readily available at all supermarkets. If you are making use of a laundromat make sure to research what detergents they are using as most industrial laundromats (not recommended) use industrial washing powders which contain bleaching agents (optical brighteners) which will fade coloured cotton and damage the natural fabrics. Small amounts of fabric softener can be used on cotton however this is not necessary.
Refrain from using fabric softener on Pure Flax Linen. We do not recommend it. Linen naturally gets softer with every wash. Fabric softeners weaken the fibers and coat them reducing their absorbency and moisture-wicking properties
Tumble drying – When you tumble dry, do so on low heat. We do not recommend tumble drying as there is a tendency to over dry on a high heat which will damage the fabric. If tumble drying is necessary do not over dry and remove promptly to avoid unnecessary creasing. Line drying is recommended for longevity as it puts the least amount of stress on the fabric. Coloured cotton bedding should be dried out of direct sunlight, UVs fade the colour.
Ironing – Iron using a steam iron on the correct heat setting or iron while slightly damp.
Do not use strong bleaching detergent – only use on white colours.
100% Pure Mulberry Silk Range
Machine wash at cold water – Your silk linen can be machine washed with similar fabrics on a delicate cycle. The lowest and shortest spin cycle should be used. Add half a cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle to dissolve any traces of soap residue.
Detergent – Use a gentle detergent that does not contain bleach, enzymes, brighteners or fabric softeners. If possible, use a wash bag, which allows the water and detergent to freely flow in and out.
Do not over soak your silk linen and do not wring to remove any excess water.
Do not leave the linen in the washing machine for long periods after the cycle is finished, as this will result in heavy wrinkling and may affect the silk shape.
Do not tumble dry – Hang to dry out of direct sunlight.
Ironing – Iron on the inside of the product on medium heat using steam.
Please be aware that sharp toenails and cracked heels can pill the silk. Ensure that the same end of the linen is placed at the bottom of the bed after each wash.
Do not use bleaching detergent.
T-Shirt Cotton Range
We recommend a cool wash on a gentle or cotton cycle. Remember that like your favorite T-shirt, a little shrinkage is expected on the first wash. We have accounted for this in our manufacturing process so we find that our sheets fit best after their first wash.
Tumble dry on lowest heat setting. Although we always recommend a natural sun drying process. Never tumble dry your sheets on high heat as they may be prone to shrinkage.
No ironing! One of the greatest features of our linen is that it never needs ironing…Just wash and go! Even if your sheets look wrinkled after washing or folding, just pop them onto your bed and watch the wrinkles disappear. Super Easy and Eco-friendly to boot!
HOW TO CARE FOR DUVET INNERS
It is important to take proper care of your duvets in order to prolong their life and keep them looking good. A duvet does not need to be washed often as the duvet cover keeps it covered and clean. If you spill on your duvet then rather spot wash that area with a bucket of warm soapy water. If you feel like your duvet needs a complete wash then follow these instructions.
Mulberry Silk Duvet & Pillow Inners
Silk contains natural anti-bacterial properties, thus the silk floss inside the duvet / pillow should not need to be washed or cleaned.
Ensure that duvet covers and pillowcases are used to keep your duvets and pillows clean.
Duvets and pillows can be aired outside out of direct sunlight every few months to keep them fresh.
Should you spill on the duvet, the area can be spot cleaned using a gentle detergent (not containing bleach, enzymes, brighteners or fabric softeners) and cold water. Ensure the detergent is rinsed out thoroughly with plenty of water. Gently pat the duvet to remove excess water. Do not wring the area. Leave the duvet to dry naturally. The silk may need to be gently pulled within the casing to “refluff” the area washed.
The casing of pillows can be removed and washed (see silk linen care below). Please note that the silk can get caught in the zipper of the pillow.
Do not wash the entire product. The duvets and pillows are not machine washable.
Please do NOT dry clean the duvets and pillows. Dry-cleaning chemicals can cause the silk floss to become brittle.
All Down, Down & Feather Mix Duvet Inners
Your duvets can be hand or machine washed or professionally dry cleaned.
Place the duvet into a large machine with a small amount of mild liquid washing detergent and wash on a warm, gentle cycle so as not to stress the seams. Take care not to use any bleach or brightener as this strips the fabric of its protective downproof layer.
Do not use any fabric softener as this coats the down and prevents it from drying properly. Make sure that the duvet is rinsed thoroughly, this should take 2-3 rinses. The duvet can be dried in a tumble-dryer on a low heat, take it out of the dryer and shake a few times during the cycle. Use dryer balls (or clean tennis balls in a pillow case) to help beat the duvet as it dries, this prevents lumps forming. Make sure the duvet is completely dry before you put it back on your bed. Hang the duvet in the shade to air. Direct sunlight tends to make the down sweat which releases an odor. A small amount of shrinkage may occur as the cover is 100% cotton downproof.
NEVER use plastic to store your duvet inner in.
Synthetic Fill – Fine Fibre / Micro Fibre Duvet Inners
Dry cleanable. Your fibre puff duvets and pillows can be hand or suitable for top loader washing machine. Place the duvet into a large machine with a small amount of mild liquid washing detergent and wash on a warm, gentle cycle so as not to stress the seams. The duvet can be dried in a tumble-dryer on a low heat, take it out of the dryer and shake a few times during the cycle. Use dryer balls (or clean tennis balls in a pillow case) to help beat the duvet as it dries, this prevents lumps forming.
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR PILLOWS
Pillows need to be washed slightly more often than duvets. This is easy to do if you follow the instructions below. If you just want to quickly revive your pillows, place them in the tumble dryer in a warm setting for approximately 20 minutes.
All Down, Down & Feather Mix Pillow Inners
Your pillows can be hand or machine washed. Place the pillows into a large machine with a small amount of mild liquid washing detergent and wash on a warm, gentle cycle. Take care not to use any bleach or brightener as this strips the fabric of its protective downproof layer. Do not use any fabric softener as this coats the down and prevents it from drying properly. Make sure that the pillows are rinsed thoroughly, this should take 2-3 rinses. The pillows can be dried in a tumble-dryer on a low heat, take it out of the dryer and shake a few times during the cycle. Use dryer balls (or clean tennis balls in a pillow case) to help beat the pillows as they dry, this prevents lumps forming. Make sure the pillows are completely dry before you put it back on your bed. A small amount of shrinkage may occur as the cover is 100% cotton downproof.
NEVER use plastic to store your pillow inside.
Synthetic Fill – Fine Fibre & Micro Fibre Pillow Inners
Your fibre puff pillows can be hand or machine washed. Place the pillows into a large machine with a small amount of mild liquid washing detergent and wash on a warm, gentle cycle. The pillows can be dried in a tumble-dryer on a low heat, take it out of the dryer and shake a few times during the cycle. Use dryer balls (or clean tennis balls in a pillow case) to help beat the pillows as they dry, this prevents lumps forming.
HOW TO CARE FOR TOWELS & BATH MATS
All our towels are 100% Cotton. Machine wash towels between 40°C and 60°C. Do not use bleach. Use a small amount of fabric softener in the wash, this helps to improve absorbency. Remember to stretch out and re-shape the towels from corner to corner while still damp.
Take care not to over dry the towels in the tumble dryer as this makes them hard and brittle. Line drying is recommended for longevity as it puts the least amount of stress on the towels. Wash colours and white separately.