Care of linen fabrics
Summer is in full swing and the linen in your wardrobe is sure to get plenty of use. In order for linen clothes to last and be enjoyed for a long time, it is important to care for them properly. By caring for your clothes properly, you prolong their lifespan and protect the environment.
We’ve put together some tips on how we can help you to reduce the negative environmental impact of the maintenance process – by reducing wear and tear on garments, the use of chemicals and the amount of water and electricity used.
- Wash linen separately from other fabrics to avoid discolouration and damage.
- To reduce the wear and tear of washing your clothes, turn inside out.
- Wash at a maximum temperature of 30°C.
- Prefer the delicate mode in the washing machine. This prevents the fabric from shrinking and preserves the right colours.
- It is best to wash linen without a spin dryer, or at best with the lowest spin dryer.
- Use a light, gentle detergent that does not contain bleach. Strong chemical detergents can damage fabric fibres and are not environmentally friendly.
- Don’t use a dryer. A tumble dryer is not a good choice for linen fabrics as it can damage the fabric.
- After washing, we recommend hanging your linen clothes on a tree. This gives them a better shape and the clothes stretch better.
- Linen clothes can be steamed or ironed, but make sure you do it at a lower heat.
- It’s very good to air-dry linen in the shade during the summer. It is worth avoiding direct sunlight as this can bleach the fabric.
We strongly recommend you follow these instructions, so your clothes will last a long time.
Have a nice summer and enjoy!
