Cold, gentle machine wash only—more water = better softness and longevity.

Wash your linen in a cold, gentle cycle using a mild liquid detergent only, like our Gentle Wash Laundry Concentrate. Avoid mixing bedding with other colours and don&apos;t overload your machine either &#x2013; the more water your sheets can soak up, the better. Whether washing your linen by hand or by machine, always ensure that it is thoroughly rinsed in plenty of water to remove all traces of soap, detergent and residual soiling. It&apos;s preferable to wash your linen in soft water. If your water is hard and has a high lime content, consider adding a softening agent, particularly when cleaning darker colours.

How do I wash my linen?

Avoid brighteners and softeners—use gentle liquid detergent only.

Wash your linen with mild liquid detergent only, and avoid using detergents that feature colour brighteners as these formulas will weaken the fibres of your bedding and may discolour them. After something that ticks all these boxes? Our eco-friendly Gentle Wash Laundry Concentrate is formulated to clean and care for natural fibres including linen, delivering a powerful clean while leaving fabrics soft and lightly scented. Also, your bedding will soften naturally over time, so you can skip the fabric softener. In fact, we advise that you avoid softeners entirely as they can contain chemicals that leave residue on the linen once washed.

What detergent should I use?

Linen arrives true-to-colour but can fade with sunlight or heat.

All our linens arrive pre-washed, so they&apos;re true to colour from the very first use and shouldn&apos;t transfer to other surfaces. However, we suggest washing your linen before you use it for the first time with like colours to start the softening process. Over time, some gradual fading may occur, especially if your linen is exposed to a lot of direct sunlight or laundered on hot settings. Keep your washes cold and leave to dry in the shade to best preserve their vibrancy.

Will the colours fade/change/transfer?

Air dry in the shade for best results—low tumble only if needed.

It&apos;s best to dry your linen as naturally as possible &#x2013; it&apos;s not only good for your bedding, but the environment, too. Hang your linen up to dry away from direct sunlight to avoid potential fading. If tumble-drying, keep to low settings and avoid overloading the machine. You can also remove your bedding from the line or dryer while it is ever so slightly damp as over-drying linen (especially in the sun) can cause the fabric to feel brittle.

How do I dry my linen?

Act fast—gentle detergent, cold wash and plenty of water.

Because linen is highly absorbent, tend to any stains immediately to avoid permanent damage. Launder with plenty of water and wash separately, being careful not to overload the machine so your sheets can soak up as much water as possible. A gentle detergent like our Gentle Wash Laundry Concentrate will work well to remove most stains, and for whites, we suggest an oxygen-type bleach instead of a chlorine-based alternative to minimise the risk of discolouration.

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