Garment Care

Caring for your clothes and investing in natural fibers are all steps to less consumption and reducing waste.

Washing

Learning how to care for your natural fibers is an important part of owning these pieces. Hand washing is the safest way to ensure no damage is done to your clothing. When hand washing your garments always use a green detergent that is kind on your family, their skin, and the environment. Before washing your garments separate colored items from whites.

Stain Removal

Catch stains as they happen. Do not leave them to soak into the garment fibers - the longer you leave a stain, the worse it will become. A paste of lemon juice, baking soda, and white vinegar can be effective at removing stains. *Note- never use this method on naturally dyed garments….just whites. For stubborn stains we recommend using Bucha Farms Stain Stick. It’s 100% natural, biodegradable and environmentally friendly. For keeping your undyed garments white, first soak the garment in one scoop of Biokleen Oxyboost. After a good soak, wash the piece in cold water with other whites and then hang to dry in the sun. Never underestimate the power of the Sun! The sun will naturally bleach garments and keep them white.

Cotton

Cotton pieces are safe to put in the washer. Wash in cold water on a gentle cycle. We recommend air drying to avoid shrinkage.

Linen

Our linen is a durable medium heavy weight and can be washed in cold water in a conventional washing machine. Regular washing is actually good for pure linen, softening and beautifying it, and giving it a lovely ‘lived-in’ look. Because linen is so quick to dry there’s usually no need to tumble dry. Simply straighten out the item and air dry outdoors or inside on a drying rack. Tumble drying is safe, however it will shorten the lifespan of your garment. It also increases shrinkage from around 4-5% if dried naturally to 10-15% if spun in a hot tumble dryer.

Silk

One of the huge advantages of raw silk noil is its easy care instructions. Although the best way to maintain the fiber’s original look is hand washing, this is a totally washable silk! If you decide to wash your silk noil in a conventional washing machine, you can expect a softer, even more slubby texture over time. You may also notice a slight fading over time, as can be expected with most natural fibers. We suggest a gentle wash and low tumble dry. If your garment is naturally dyed we highly recommend hand washing your garment and drying in the shade to avoid colors from fading.

Wool

Washing wool requires a little more effort than other natural fibers. Wool must be washed by hand in cold water to avoid felting and shrinking. Here are some basic steps to washing wool.

  1. Gently agitate the knitted item in the water. Never wring out or scrub the item.

  2. When washing drain and rinse until the water flows clear.

  3. Always support the item as you transfer it to a dry towel.

  4. Lay the item flat on a dry, absorbent towel and roll up in the towel. Do not wring the towel.

  5. Place the garment on a dry towel and reshape into its original shape.

  6. Allow to completely dry before moving.

  7. Once dry, store flat, never hang a knitted garment.