Care Instructions

Bed & Table Linen: Cotton Sateen & Cotton Percales

Washing

Machine wash in warm (not hot) water on a gentle cycle, 40°c is recommended but you can wash intermittently at a higher 50-60°c. You may use any mild detergent or soap and we recommend avoiding fabric softeners. These only coat the fibers and make them “appear” to be soft. For any linens with coloured borders, we would advise the use of a colour catcher. To freshen pure white linens, use one cup of white vinegar in the rinse water to remove any traces of soap to leave fabrics smelling fresh. 

Always wash your linens separately to garments as zippers, hooks, snaps and velcro can pull. 

Stains

Use enzyme reactive stain removers only. Do not use chlorine, bleach, stain removers or detergents with lighteners. Never pour detergent or soap directly on your textiles. Either pour it in when the tub is full or dilute it.

Drying

The ideal way to dry textiles is air drying. A line or rod is perfect, but you can use a railing or shower rod as well. If you must use a dryer, use the lowest setting and never dry completely. During the last few minutes of a dryer cycle the fabric overheats and dries out, making it brittle and lifeless over time. Always remove them from the dryer while still damp. 

We do not recommend linens being roller pressed when damp as the fibres are then stretched. Should a roller be used, ensure that poppers or press studs are not put through the roller press as this will damage them and the fabric.

Ironing

All of our cotton is best washed on a low spin to reduce creasing and for easier ironing.
For ironing, press on the underside of the linens, using a well-padded ironing board and a clean iron. Do not press in creases because this will also cause wear over time.

Embroidery / Monograms

Press on the underside, using a well-padded ironing board and a clean iron. Do not press in creases because this will also cause wear over time. When pressing monograms or embellishments, place face down on a terry towel so that the decoration will “pop” out.

Storing

Finally, when storing your linens, fold them neatly and store in a dry area with some air ventilation. Never store sheeting in plastic as your linens’ natural fibres need to breathe. It is important to cover your linens so they are not exposed to direct light. Natural or artificial lighting causes the linens to yellow.

Interior & Exterior Towels

Washing

We suggest a medium to high temperature on a gentle cycle at a maximum 60°c. Use a mild biological liquid detergent without any added optical brightening agents. For any towels with coloured binding, we would advise the use of a colour catcher. Always wash your towels separately to garments as zippers, hooks, snaps and velcro can pull.

Stains

Use enzyme reactive stain removers only. Do not use chlorine, bleach, stain removers or detergents with lighteners. Never pour detergent or soap directly on your textiles. Either pour it in when the tub is full or dilute it.

Drying

When tumble drying, never dry at high temperatures as this will burn the fibres. We recommend a medium heat and spin speed.

Ironing

Do not iron your towels. 

Storing & Essential Care

When storing your linens, fold them neatly and store in a dry area with some air ventilation. Never store your towels in plastic as the natural fibres need to breathe. It is important to cover your towels so they are not exposed to direct light. Natural or artificial lighting causes the towels to permanently yellow.

We do provide towels with UV protection for outdoor use with prolonged light exposure. Chemicals that provide UV resistance on towels can interact when exposed to chlorine, even airborne chlorine from a source like a swimming pool. 

The key aspects of this chemical interaction are:

• Destruction of UV-absorbing chemicals. Many UV-resistant fabrics are treated with chemicals known as UV absorbers or Hindered Amine Light Stabilizers (HALS). Chlorine, a powerful oxidizing agent, can attack and break down these compounds, neutralizing their ability to absorb UV radiation.
• Airborne exposure. In indoor pool environments, chlorine gas is released into the air and is corrosive, especially when it interacts with moist materials. A towel hanging in such an environment will absorb the airborne chlorine, which then chemically reacts with the UV-protective finish on the fabric.
• Weakening of the fabric. The combination of chlorine and UV radiation is particularly damaging to textiles, especially synthetic fibers like nylon, Lycra, and spandex, which are commonly found in sun-protective garments and swimwear. This exposure causes the fibers to become brittle and lose their elasticity, leading to faster degradation of the entire fabric structure.
• Accelerated fading. For colored towels, chlorine and UV exposure work together to break down the dyes, causing the colors to fade over time. Polyester fabrics tend to be more resilient than other materials, but they are not immune to these effects. 

To ensure longevity, the most critical step is to rinse the towel thoroughly with cool, fresh water immediately after leaving the pool. This removes chlorine residue before it can settle into the fibers and cause damage or fading. We also recommend storing your towels away from a pool, or rotating your towels regularly.