Care Guide

Before you begin

Every piece has a care label and a composition note on its product page. Those always come first. The guidance below is general advice for each fabric, and where it differs from your label, follow the label.

Mulberry silk

• Cleaning: Dry clean for structured and lined pieces. Unlined silk can be hand washed in cool water with a pH-neutral detergent. Never wring or twist.
• Drying: Lay flat on a clean towel, away from direct sun and heat.
• Smoothing: Steam from the inside, or iron on the lowest setting on the reverse with a cloth between the iron and the silk.
• Avoid: Perfume, deodorant and hairspray applied directly to the fabric. They can leave marks and weaken the fibres.

Virgin wool

• Between wears: Air the piece for a day. Wool rarely needs washing, and over-cleaning shortens its life.
• Cleaning: Dry clean once a season, or sooner if marked. Brush gently with a soft garment brush to lift dust.
• Refreshing: A light steam relaxes creases and revives the drape.
• Moths: Store with cedar or lavender, and clean before packing away for the season.

Belgian linen

• Cleaning: Gentle machine wash in cool water, or hand wash. Use a mild detergent and avoid bleach.
• Drying: Line dry in the shade. Linen softens beautifully with each wash.
• Smoothing: Steam or iron while still slightly damp. A little creasing is part of its character.

Cashmere

• Cleaning: Dry clean, or hand wash in cool water with a wool-safe shampoo. Press the water out with a towel without wringing.
• Drying: Dry flat and reshape while damp. Never hang a wet cashmere piece.
• Pilling: Light pilling is natural in the first weeks. Remove it with a cashmere comb, never by pulling.
• Storage: Fold, never hang, and keep in cotton or acid-free tissue.

Storage & travel

• Hang abayas and long pieces on wide, padded hangers so the shoulders keep their shape.
• Keep garments in breathable cotton bags, never in plastic, which traps moisture.
• When travelling, roll silk and linen loosely rather than folding along a hard crease, then steam on arrival.
• For stubborn marks, dab (never rub) and take the piece to a trusted dry cleaner as soon as possible, pointing out the stain.