Linen Care

Proper care will help preserve and give long life to your beautiful linens.

Please refer to the “Details” section of each product page for specific care instructions.

In general, it is best to use cold or warm water when washing fine linens to avoid shrinkage and excessive wrinkling. Never use fabric softeners, bleach, or bleach alternatives. Tumble dry with warm heat, until linens are slightly damp or just barely dry, and remove promptly. Overdrying or using a times drying cycle will lead to wrinkles being set into the fabric and difficult to iron.
Be aware that certain facial creams and body lotions contain peroxide or other agents that can cause discoloration. If your linens come into contact with one of these products, you may see an immediate color change, or it may not appear until after laundering. Once discoloration has occurred, it is permanent, so use caution when selecting products that may come into contact with towels or bedding.

We also asked our friends at The Laundry at Linens Ltd., who have been laundering and restoring linens for over 50 years for some of their time-honored techniques and suggestions for treating stains. They recommend:
"In general, flushing a stain with water is the best technique. Make certain that you have enough water to thoroughly flow through the stain. Avoid rubbing the stain without enough water, as this may cause damage to the fabric. Making a paste or using a concentrated solution of detergent (like The Laundry’s Finest Laundry Powder) will help to remove a stain. When working a stain, it is best to dab it with a very wet cloth, and then flush with water. It’s always a good idea to place a white terrycloth towel or a paper towel underneath the stain to absorb what comes out. Also, be certain to replace, clean or rinse frequently whatever cloth, sponge, cotton swab, cotton ball or napkin you are using. This will prevent you from simply rubbing the stain back into the item."

If you plan on storing your linens, iron them and make sure they are stored flat in a dry environment. Make certain that they are not exposed to direct sunlight to avoid color fading.

(Source: Matouk.com)