Product care
CASHMERE CARE GUIDE
Only wash cashmere a few times per season, Handwash or use a special detergent on a gentlemachine cycle according to care instructions to prevent pilling.
Squeeze excess water without twisting and lie flat on a towel to dry. Reshape while damp. Betweenwears, air dry to save energy.
Store knitwear folded in drawers with mothballs - hanging can alter the shape. Use a piling combor fabric shaver to retain the fabric's softness.
Help reverse signs of shrinking from older cashmere garments by soaking them in cold orlukewarm water and pulling symmetrically while they dry naturally on a flat surface.
COTTON CARE GUIDE
Cotton can be hand washed or machine washed at 30'c, Use a mesh bag for delicate items toprevent snagging or twisting between cycles.
Pre-treat stains before washing with a stain remover, For darker pieces, patch test on an insideseam to check the colour won't be affected.
Hang cotton out to dry, as heat from tumble dryers can cause it to shrink, This also saves energy.Mend small holes by turning the garment inside out, using a needle and carefully arranging nearbythreads to cover the tear, lron-on fusible interfacing can also disquise damaged fibres.
DENIM CARE GUIDE
Denim requires infrequent washing a few times per season due to its hardwearing nature. Spotclean between washes instead.
Wash denim inside out on a gentle machine wash at 30*C or lower to prevent colour fading.
Specialist detergents can also be used.
Hang out to dry, as heat from a tumble dryer can cause shrinkage. The weight of the denim willnelp to pull out any creases, Avoid using an iron as heat can weaken the fibres.
Hand stitch a clean rip from the inside, then up and down along the width and length of the tear.
Consider cutting old jeans into shorts, rolling and stitching the hems to disguise raw edges.
LEATHER CARE GUIDE
Spot clean leather with a slightly damp cloth, Buff using a specialist leather balm to condition theleather and keep it supple.
Hang leather garments to ventilate between wears, avoiding direct sunlight.
Wooden shoe trees help retain leather's shape and reduces creasing that happens with wear.
When travelling and storing, roll leather garments to avoid fold creases.
LINEN CARE GUIDE
Avoid washing linen and instead ventilate between wears, Only machine wash on a low spin at30'C to retain the fibre's strength and any dyes, Use lukewarm water when hand washing.Always air-dry, Use the steam from a hot shower to help reduce creasing.Avoid using thin wire hangers or clips that can leave impressions or cause the garment to lose itsshape.
MERINO CARE GUIDE
Merino wool doesn't require washing after every wear as the fibres are naturally antibacterial andodour resistant.
Machine wash according to care instructions on low spin using a mild detergent, Avoid usingfabric softener which coats the fibres and makes them less breathable.
Hang merino wool to air dry and reshape while damp. The heat from tumble driers can cause fibresto shrink, Use a pilling comb or fabric shaver to retain the fabric's softness.
Help reverse signs of shrinking from older merino wool garments by soaking them in warm waterwith conditioner, drying and then repeating the process.
PRECIOUS METALS CARE GUIDE
Avoid wearing jewellery when applying makeup, perfume or hairspray. Remove when bathing orswimming.
Clean gold and silver jewellery with warm soapy water and a soft bristle brush. Dry with a soft cloth.
Use a polishing cloth to buff jewellery or rubbing alcohol to bring back the shine.
Store in an air-tight jewellery case or the original box, Avoid storing jewellery inside leather as thiscan tarnish the metal.
SILK CARE GUIDE
Avoid washing silk and instead ventilate between wears. Hand washing with a special detergent inlukewarm water is recommended. Rinse without wringing.
Check the care instructions to machine wash. Use a low spin and mild detergent. A mesh bag canhelp protect silk garments from snagging or twisting in the machine.
Lay silk garments within a rolled-up towel to absorb excess moisture. Lay flat or hang to air dry.
Steam silk as a gentler alternative to ironing.
Restore shine and softness to older silk garments in a mild white vinegar bath, which helpsremove residual soap in the fibres.
WOOL CARE GUIDE
Wool doesn't need washing every time you wear it, lts fibres have a natural protective coating.making it resistant to dirt and dust. Hang to ventilate instead.To wash wool, use a specialist wool detergent at 30'C with a low spin setting. Squeeze out anyexcess water for heavier garments, without wringing.Dry woollens flat on a rack, placing a towel underneath to absorb any drips. Hanging wool up to dryWill stretch pieces out of shape.
Fold knitwear and store in drawers with mothballs, The weight of the wool will pull the piece out ofshape if it's hung up.
Pilling occurs naturally with friction and can be easily removed with a pilling comb or a fabricshaver.