Linen care. Useful tips
"Every time linen is washed, a subtle molecular change takes place around each fibre, so it comes up looking like new."
- Cassandra Ellis, designer
Machine washing
- Follow our washing instructions
- Use the cotton washing regime
- Do not overfill the washing machine drum
- Use mild detergents without chlorine bleach
- Wrong care could damage the fibre and the colour
We recommend
- Mild eco friendly Laundry liquid
- free of petrochemical ingredients
- free of fragrances
- free of colourings
- free of enzymes
- free of GMO
Hand washing
Smaller linen items are easier to wash by hand.
Wash organic stains (tea, coffee, red wine etc.) as soon as possible.
We recommend
Rinsed cold water
- for blood stains
- for mixed stains
Soda solution
- for greasy stains
- for blueberry and vegetable stains
Sparkling water
- for red wine stains
- for red fruit or vegetable stains
A few drops of aqua vitae
- for tea, coffee or chocolate stains
Hot iron and a blotting paper sheet
- for wax candle stains
Natural Marseille soap and slightly warm water
- for successful finish of hand washing
Drying
Do not overfill the tumble dryer
Use 'ready to iron' programme
We recommend
- do not overdry the laundry
- line dry is the best for linen and environment
- small linen items could be easily dried in a warm bathroom on a grate or in the garden
- stonewashed linen needs no ironing