Tips on how to wash linens:
– Regular washing is actually good for pure linen, softening and beautifying it, and giving it a lovely ‘lived-in’ look. With relaxed linens like these you don’t need to store them away ‘for best’, you can enjoy them every day. Linen fabric gets resists dirt more easily than other textiles, and if rinsed thoroughly it comes up just as new every time.

– White pure linen items without special finishes, such as hemstitched borders, can be laundered at temperatures of up to 95°C. We normally recommend using a 60°C setting, as higher temperatures tend to wear linen out faster.

– Before washing always separate dark, coloured linens from white or off-white linens.(dry cleaning 10028)

– You can use stain remover on stains before laundering, but avoid using bleach since it weakens the fibres and may affect the colour of dyed linens. It’s worth noting that bleaching particles in conventional washing powder make natural linen colours fade.

– Try to rinse or soak any stains immediately, when still fresh, and use natural stain soaps if needed. Cover red wine stains with sugar or salt instantly to avoid permanent staining. Sugar and salt are well-known for absorbing the moisture. Just wipe the sugar off the tablecloth straight away and it should take the worst of the wine stain with it.

– Linen garments, table linens and bedlinens normally do not need pre-washing (or soaking). However, if you are washing a linen item for the first time, it can be soaked briefly in lukewarm water before the wash to avoid creasing.

– A conventional machine wash and fast spin is recommended. Use a hot iron while the linens are still slightly damp if you want to press your linens.(dry cleaning 10028)

– Linen has a distinctive crispness which you should be able to achieve with a hot iron – no need to use starch. However, if you really want extra stiffness, table linens can be starched after a wash to achieve that extra crisp finish.

– Wash linen articles separately from other materials, especially during the first wash, as natural fibres tend to lose lint (or ‘nap’), which you don’t want to end up on your other items.

– To reduce creasing, load your washing machine half-way. This will also ensure linens get plenty of water while rinsing.

– If possible do not tumble dry your linens, as it may leave permanent creasing and it definitely shortens the life of linen. Statistically, the percentage of shrinkage in linen products is approximately 4-5% if dried naturally, but it increases to nearly 10-15% if linens get a good spin in a hot tumble dryer.

– Straighten out your linen garment after the wash before hanging it on the washing line.(dry cleaning 10028)

– Fine hand-hemstitched items, such as the above-mentioned Diana tablecloth, require extra care. If washed in a washing machine, a low-temperature and low-spin setting is recommended. Never tumble dry fine hemstitched linens. Dry-cleaning can be a good idea for delicate textiles.

And last but not least, always follow the manufacturer’s care instructions on the label attached to the linen item. They are there for a reason!

If you have any further inquiries about Linen products and how to care for them, please contact us. We are always happy to help.

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