-ILLUSTRATIONS by LAUREN KELLY-

I generally wash all my digitally printed fabrics using a delicate cycle in a front loader machine, temp 30 degrees C or Cold wash. Very fine fabrics are washed inside a delicates mesh bag. All my finished garments are hung to dry (usually indoors or for a short time in the sun) but I prewash at 40 degrees and dry my fabric on low in the dryer to ensure that all shrinkage is out of the way before I start sewing. This acts as a kind of insurance policy to avoid any surprise shrinkage if my garment accidently finds its way into a warm wash or dryer sometime in future. 

This treatment may not be suitable for ALL types of fabric, so here's a more precise guide for each type of fiber & weave currently available in my fabric shop. 

                 

Muslin / Double Gauze

Cold delicate machine or hand wash, turn inside out to protect print. Recommend using a laundry bag in a washing machine. Line dry in shade or flat. Cool tumble dry. Can be ironed on reverse using low cotton setting, steam is fine... but a crinkly texture is part of the charm of this fabric so we like to embrace the wrinkles!

Shrinkage Up to 4% on the warp and weft

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Twill
For best care we recommend Cold gentle machine wash individually or with like garments, use quality laundry liquid/powder, wash inside out to protect print. Do not soak, wring, rub, bleach or tumble. Dry flat or on hanger. Warm iron on reverse side. Dry clean using Hydrocarbon (perc free)
Shrinkage Less than 2% on the warp, up to 2% on the weft

 

Como Cotton Sateen

Cold delicate machine wash individually or with like textiles, turn inside out to protect print. Do not soak, wring or bleach. Line dry in shade or flat. Cool tumble dry. Iron on reverse on low cotton setting, can use steam.

Our care instructions are a general recommendation, depending on your print and product you may need to carry out your own testing.

Shrinkage: up to 3% on the warp and 2% on the weft of the textile

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Soho Linen Cotton & other cotton fabrics

Cold gentle machine or hand wash individually, use quality laundry liquid/powder, wash inside out to protect print. Do not soak, wring, rub, bleach or tumble. (For linen cotton) Pull back into shape and dry flat or on hanger. Warm iron on reverse side.

Shrinkage Up to 3% on the warp, and up to 2% on the weft

 

Note on natural fabrics: Natural fabrics may contain subtle imperfections such as slubbing and yarn variation; These are characteristic of fibres derived from seeds and plants.

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Velvet
You want to ensure Velvet is cared for and the pile is protected. You can do this by using your hand to brush the pile if creases are developing and gently vacuum if dust is forming in the pile. You should spot clean by dabbing to remove marks and avoid rubbing. Use light steam to pop out creases, never iron Velvet because you will flatten the pile. Our Velvet is made from high quality polyester to provide the most durable and luxurious textile, we still recommend Dry Clean Only* for finished products.
Shrinkage Less than 2% on the warp and weft

*Note: I have machine washed velvet at home for my own projects (dog pillows etc) and it washes very well (colour & softness is not affected) but it does give the velvet a vintage feel with a more crushed appearance - which I personally love!

 

Georgette

Cold delicate machine or hand wash, turn inside out to protect print. Recommend using a laundry bag in a washing machine. Line dry in shade or flat. Cool tumble dry. Do not iron, light steaming can be used to remove creases. Dry Cleanable
Shrinkage Less than 2% on the warp and weft

 

Scuba
Hand or gentle machine wash at thirty degrees or cold, do not use chlorine based bleach or harsh detergents, do not iron, do not dry clean, hang to dry in shade, do not tumble, avoid rough surfaces, sun cream can damage fabric
Shrinkage Less than 2% on the warp and weft

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