Linen is the ideal fabric for summer. Breathable, breezy, its characteristics make it the most ideal fabric to wear. However, mishaps happen and you need those favorite pieces to last more than one season. Read on to learn how to take care of your pieces step-by-step. And just a little reminder, make sure to always check the label before you begin any of your washing to be sure that you are taking the best care of your clothing. All pieces of clothing are different and some may require more care than others.
Washing
First things first, check the label on the piece you want to wash. Don’t know what the labels mean? Check out this guide.
to hand wash or to machine wash?
Linen can be safely washed in the washing machine, but if you want to put extra love and TLC into your clothes it’s advised to hand-wash. Make sure to use a mild detergent when you do. These are our favorite mild detergents:
how to hand wash
Start by filling a sink, a container of water, or anything large enough to hold what your washing, with lukewarm water and a teaspoon of mild detergent. Soak your linen clothing for approximately 10-15 minutes.
how to Machine wash
Wash your linen on a gentle cycle with a mild detergent like Tide Free and Gentle Liquid Laundry Detergent.
Drying
to air dry or to use a dryer?
Linen can be dried in a dryer on low heat or can also be air dried by line drying or drying flat.
how to Air Dry
Lay your linen clothing flat or line dry them to help preserve the shape, color and fibers of the piece.
how to dry in a dryer
It is recommended to tumble dry linen on a low setting in the dryer.
Ironing
The key to ironing linen is to iron when damp. When you are done ironing hang up the garment to allow to dry completely.
