Care Guide

• Air between wears in a dry, shaded place when the garment does not need cleaning.
• When washing is permitted, use a detergent intended for wool and the hand-wash or wool programme specified on the label. Do not assume all wool blends are machine washable.
• Avoid vigorous rubbing and wringing. Support the wet garment, reshape gently and use the approved drying method; flat drying is generally suited to wool knits.
• Store clean, fully dry knits folded, and check stored items periodically for moth damage.

Further reading: Woolmark care advice

• Check whether the complete garment can be washed; lining, beads and other trims can change the cleaning requirements.
• Where hand washing is expressly permitted, use a suitable silk detergent and the label’s temperature. Handle gently rather than scrubbing or twisting.
• Do not assume a steamer is safe for every silk piece. Check finishing instructions before applying heat or moisture.
• Store away from prolonged sunlight and damp conditions. Avoid tight packing that crushes delicate surfaces.

• Confirm which fibre is listed: “regenerated cellulose” does not identify one universal washing method.
• Use a gentle cycle only if machine washing is permitted. Avoid pulling or stretching a wet garment, especially at seams and narrow straps.
• Compare the label’s washing and drying instructions before starting; do not plan to fix changes in fit by stretching or hot ironing afterwards.
• For a structured or lined piece, check the whole garment’s instructions even if you own an unlined top with the same main fibre.

• Check the precise fibre name and the garment label; do not use silk instructions simply because the fabric has a similar sheen.
• Do not select an ironing temperature from the main-fabric percentage alone. The lining, pleats and trims must also tolerate the treatment.
• If cleaning or pressing instructions are missing, ask us or a textile-care professional before adding water, solvent or heat.

• Check whether the garment is washable, then sort by colour and use the permitted programme.
• For machine-washable everyday pieces, a lower permitted temperature can help reduce colour fading and shrinkage. Decorations or structured tailoring may require a different approach.
• Follow the drying instructions; “cotton” alone does not mean high-heat tumble drying is suitable.
• Reshape and smooth washable items after washing, without pulling them out of shape.

• Check the care label rather than assuming synthetic fabrics can all take the same wash.
• For washable pieces, close fasteners and keep delicate fabrics separate from items with hooks or rough surfaces. A mesh bag can reduce friction where machine washing is already allowed.
• Use only the permitted dryer and iron settings. Extra heat is not a shortcut for removing creases.
• Treat an acrylic-blend knit as a shaped garment: avoid stretching and support it during drying as directed.

• These names describe fabric structures or surfaces, not a single fibre composition. Check the composition and care label together.
• Keep velvet pile and raised details from being crushed under heavy garments. Do not press directly onto the surface without confirmed instructions.
• Protect lace and sheer panels from jewellery, hook-and-loop fasteners and sharp edges. Do not pull a snagged loop.
• Avoid improvised rubbing, soaking or steaming to treat a mark on a delicate surface.

• Check the shell, filling and trim instructions separately, then follow the garment’s complete care label.
• Do not treat down as if it were a fibre blended into the outer fabric. Cleaning and thorough drying must suit the filled construction.
• For metallic yarns, coated details or glued embellishments, confirm compatibility before using heat, solvents or stain removers.
• If the label is incomplete, arrange advice before cleaning rather than choosing a programme from the outer material alone.

Check for marks and follow its approved cleaning instructions when needed. Let any moisture dissipate in a shaded, ventilated place before storing. For seasonal storage, put garments away clean and fully dry.

No single steaming method suits every fabric, finish and decoration. Check the garment’s instructions first. Avoid applying heat or moisture to beads, bonded trims or delicate surfaces without confirmation.

Note what caused it and when it happened. Avoid rubbing, applying household mixtures or ironing over the mark. For delicate, decorated or dry-clean-only garments, seek advice promptly and tell the cleaner about any treatment already attempted.

No. It can help reduce friction for suitable washable items, but it cannot prevent damage caused by an unsuitable cleaning method, detergent or temperature.