Product care

Wash

• 30°C maximum, gentle cycle, about 600 rpm.
• Inside out, with similar colours and a little mild liquid detergent.
• Very dark or garment-dyed pieces: wash separately the first few times.
• No bleach. No fabric softener.

Dry

• Never tumble dry.
• Take it out of the machine straight away and reshape while damp.
• Heavy pieces dry flat. Lighter pieces can be hung once most of the water is gone.
• Away from radiators and direct sun.

Finish

• Steam from the inside.
• If you iron, use moderate heat and don't press the surface flat.

Wash

• 30°C, gentle cycle, 600–800 rpm.
• Mild liquid detergent. Dark pieces inside out.
• 40°C only for durable white or light cotton, when the label allows it. Heat fades colour and can shrink.

Dry

• Air dry. Reshape while damp.
• Avoid hot tumble drying.

Finish

• Cotton loves steam.
• Iron from the reverse when the surface, dye or finish matters.

Wash

• 30°C, gentle cycle, about 600 rpm. Hand wash knitted linen.
• Mild liquid detergent, similar colours. Dark pieces inside out.
• No bleach. No fabric softener — it coats the fibre.

Dry

• Never tumble dry — linen shrinks and the fibre gets brittle.
• Shake out, reshape and hang. Knitted linen dries flat.
• Away from strong sun if the colour matters.

Finish

• Iron while still slightly damp, from the reverse for dark colours.
• Or don't iron at all. Steam relaxes the worst creases.

Wash

• Cold to 30°C, hand wash or gentle cycle, 600–800 rpm.
• Mild liquid detergent. No chlorine bleach.
• Don't scrub.

Dry

• Line dry or air dry.
• Avoid hot tumble drying.

Finish

• Iron from the reverse.
• Hemp presses best while slightly damp. Steam works too.

When

• When it is genuinely dirty — about every 8–10 wears is a good start.
• Raw denim: much less often, depending on how you want it to evolve.

Wash

• Completely inside out. Zip and buttons closed.
• Cold to 30°C, gentle cycle, 600–800 rpm, a little mild detergent.
• Dark and raw denim: wash separately the first times — the dye moves.

Dry

• Never tumble dry if you want to keep colour and fit.
• Hang or lay flat, inside out, away from strong sun.

Wash

• Hand wash in cold to 30°C water with a pH-neutral, enzyme-free detergent for silk or wool.
• Submerge, move gently for a few minutes, rinse. Don't scrub, soak or wring.
• Machine only if the label allows: laundry bag, silk programme, cold–30°C, lowest spin.

Dry

• Press out water between towels.
• Air dry away from direct sun.
• Never tumble dry.

Finish

• Steam gently, or iron on low from the reverse.
• Very fine silk: use a clean pressing cloth.

Take care

• Don't dab a stain with water — water can leave marks on some silks.
• Let perfume and deodorant dry before dressing. Never spray perfume directly onto silk.
• Sweat yellows silk over time. Air it after each wear.

Wash

• Only if the label allows: 20–30°C, hand wash or delicate cycle, 400–600 rpm.
• Mild liquid detergent. Delicate pieces in a laundry bag.
• Don't wring.

Dry

• Take out straight away and reshape gently while damp.
• Support the weight. Dry flat or on a padded hanger.

Finish

• Steam brings back the fluid fall of the fabric.
• If needed, iron low to medium from the reverse.

Wash

• 30°C, delicate cycle or hand wash, 400–600 rpm.
• Mild liquid detergent. Inside out, in a laundry bag for fine pieces.
• No bleach. No fabric softener.

Dry

• Never tumble dry.
• Reshape while damp. Dry flat or hang on a padded hanger.

Finish

• Steam, or iron low to medium from the reverse.
• Avoid sharp creases while wet — they can mark the surface.

Wash

• If permitted: 20–30°C, hand wash or very delicate cycle, 400–600 rpm.
• Mild liquid detergent. Don't scrub or wring.

Dry

• Support the garment while wet. Reshape straight away.
• Air dry. No tumble drying unless the label allows it.

Finish

• Cupro responds beautifully to careful steaming.
• Iron low to medium from the reverse if needed.

First choice

• Air it overnight.
• Steam lightly.
• Spot clean small marks instead of washing the whole piece.

Wash

• Machine only if labelled: 30°C wool cycle, 400–600 rpm.
• Hand wash: dissolve wool detergent in 30°C water, submerge, rest 5–10 minutes, move gently. Rinse in water of the same temperature.
• Neutral wool detergent only. Never enzyme (bio) detergent, bleach or softener.
• Never scrub, twist or wring.

Dry

• Press out water, roll in a towel.
• Reshape to its original measurements and dry completely flat.
• Never hang wet knitwear. Never on a radiator. No tumble dryer unless the label says so.

Wash

• We prefer hand washing: 20–30°C water and a very small amount of cashmere or wool detergent.
• Soak briefly and move gently through the water.
• Never rub the fabric against itself. Never wring.

Dry

• Roll carefully in a towel.
• Reshape and dry flat.

Pilling

• Some pilling is natural where the garment meets friction.
• Remove pills by hand or with a cashmere comb. Don't shave the surface aggressively.

Wash

• Hand wash only, unless the piece says otherwise.
• About 30°C, neutral wool detergent, minimal movement.
• Don't leave it soaking. Don't twist or wring.

Dry

• Lift the whole piece out supported — never by one end.
• Press gently between towels.
• Lay completely flat and ease it back to its measurements and silhouette.
• Let it dry naturally. Never hang a wet hand-knit.

Never

• Machine wash or soak.
• Tumble dry, hairdryer or radiator.
• Rub a stain hard.

Everyday

• Remove dust with a soft, clean cloth or brush.
• Smooth leather: lift minor dirt with a barely damp cloth.
• Caught in the rain: blot, then let it dry naturally at room temperature, away from heat and sun.

Conditioning

• Only products made for that exact type of leather.
• Test first in a hidden place.
• Use sparingly — leather should never be saturated.

Horse leather

• Let it develop naturally. Creases, polish and surface variation are not damage.
• Avoid over-conditioning. It should still feel like leather, not like a coated surface.

Before wearing

• Treat with a protective spray made for suede and nubuck. Test in a hidden place first.

Everyday

• Brush with a suede brush, following the nap.
• Never use smooth-leather creams.

If wet

• Blot, let it dry naturally, then brush the nap back up.
• Never dry with heat.

Every day

• Give a pair 24 hours between wears so the leather can dry out.
• Use shoe trees — cedar if you can. They hold the shape and absorb moisture.
• Use a shoehorn to protect the heel.

If wet

• Stuff with paper, change it when damp.
• Dry slowly at room temperature, never by a radiator.

Care

• Brush off dust and dirt after wearing.
• Condition smooth leather now and then with a product made for it.
• Suede: see Suede & nubuck.

Storage

• Stuff with tissue paper and keep it in its dust bag.
• Store it upright, never crushed under other things.
• Don't hang a bag by its handle for long periods.

Wire-frame bags

• Some of our bags have a hidden wire frame. Never press it flat or fold it to store.
• If it loses its line, ease it gently back by hand.

Care

• Wipe with a soft dry cloth.
• Keep away from heat and long periods of direct sun.
• Empty pockets — pens and keys mark leather from the inside.

Wash

• Inside out, ideally in a laundry bag.
• 20–30°C, delicate cycle, about 600 rpm, short programme.
• Mild liquid detergent, similar colours. No bleach, no softener.

Dry

• No tumble dryer unless the label allows it.
• Reshape straight after washing.
• Dry flat or hang carefully, depending on the weight.

Prints & special surfaces

• Never iron over prints, foil, transfers, rubber or embellishment.
• Steam from the reverse.

Wash

• Only as warm as necessary — 30°C for fine cotton.
• Silk, cupro, viscose, lyocell: see Materials.
• Unbutton first. Dark shirts inside out.
• Don't scrub collars and cuffs.

Finish

• Steam or press while slightly damp for the cleanest finish.

Care

• Support bias-cut silk, draped viscose, cupro and fine jersey carefully when wet.
• Never hang a heavy wet dress by its shoulders.
• For complex dresses, follow the care of the most delicate part.

Care

• Wool or delicate programme only when permitted.
• Minimal movement. Never wring.
• Reshape after washing and dry flat.
• Store folded. Heavy knitwear stretches on a hanger.

Care

• Empty pockets. Close zips and fastenings.
• Dark pieces inside out.
• Wash according to fibre and construction.
• Tailored wool trousers and structured skirts may need professional cleaning, even if the fibre could be washed.
• Hang woven trousers after wearing and let creases and moisture release naturally.

Care

• Never machine wash a structured blazer unless the label says so.
• Air after wearing. Brush gently. Steam lightly.
• Spot clean where you can.
• Professional cleaning only when truly needed — repeated dry cleaning is not a substitute for everyday care.

Care

• Air regularly. Brush wool coats.
• Remove surface dirt before it settles in.
• Steam rather than clean.
• Structured pieces to a professional cleaner when the label says so. Leather to a leather specialist.

Wash

• Hand wash, cool water, unless the label says otherwise.
• No machine, no spin — the wire can kink.
• Never twist or wring.

Dry

• Press out water between towels.
• Ease the wire back to a soft, natural line before it dries.
• Dry flat. Never tumble dry.

Shape

• Bend it gently, and play — that is what it is for.
• Avoid folding sharply at the same point again and again.
• Never iron over the wire. Steam around it.

Care

• Spot clean or hand wash cold, inside out.
• No soaking, no scrubbing over the paint.
• Never iron directly over painted or printed areas — steam from the reverse.
• Dry flat or hang, away from direct sun.

Care

• Wash in a laundry bag to control the fraying.
• Gentle cycle, 30°C or cooler.
• If a loose thread bothers you, trim it carefully — never pull it.

Care

• The cut edges will soften and fray slowly. That is intended.
• Don't trim or seal them.
• Wash as the rest of the garment.

How

• Use a machine dye for black made for natural fibres. Follow its instructions exactly.
• Dye the piece alone, then run an empty hot cycle to clean the machine.
• Works on cotton, linen, hemp, viscose and lyocell.

Not for

• Wool, cashmere, silk or leather.
• Pieces with prints, paint, foil, wire or special finishes.

Do

• Blot. Don't rub.
• Act quickly with cold water — except on silk.
• For a significant stain, leave it and take the piece to a specialist.

Never

• Scrub an unknown stain deeper into a valuable fabric.
• Experiment with bleach, acetone, alcohol, stain pens or household chemicals.

Tell the cleaner

• What caused the stain.
• When it happened.
• Anything already used on it.

Tell them

• About any stains, before cleaning.
• About leather trims, unusual buttons, hardware, handwork, coatings and delicate surfaces.

Ask them

• To keep the original silhouette and pressing.
• Not to add creases or sharp lines that weren't there.
• For restrained hand finishing rather than heavy pressing.

After

• Remove the plastic and let the garment breathe.

Hang

• Tailoring and coats on broad, shaped hangers.
• Never compress valuable garments.

Fold

• Heavy knitwear, folded, never hung.

Protect

• Store clean and completely dry.
• Keep silk and leather out of prolonged direct sun.
• No long-term storage in dry-cleaning plastic — use breathable cotton covers.

Prevent

• Clean pieces before storing them for a season.
• Cedar or lavender in drawers and wardrobes. Refresh cedar with light sanding.
• Air and move stored pieces regularly — moths dislike disturbance and light.

If you find them

• Wash or clean everything nearby.
• Freezing a sealed piece for a few days also helps.