Cotton
Cotton is cool, flexible and resists wear and tear. It shrinks if you wash it at a very high temperature, irons well and should be washed separately the first time around (colour garments).

General Care

Shrinking cotton before sewing is recommended.

Shrink cotton for 30 minutes in water preferably with a pinch of salt added to the water.

The first time(s) you wash a garment it may release some colour, therefore it should be washed individually. Always remember to wash whites and colours separately.

Always use cold water and avoid stagnant soaking. Soaking in running-water is recommended.

Let the soap or detergent dissolve completely before putting the garment in the water.

Do not scrub garments, just squeeze them gently.

Rinse well.

Dry in shade avoiding direct sunlight.

Starch using a light starch substance and iron well.

Linen
Elegant, beautiful, durable – the refined luxury fabric. Linen is the strongest of the vegetable fibers and has 2 to 3 times the strength of cotton.

General Care

Shrinking Linen before sewing is recommended.

In the case of hand or machine washing use a sufficient amount of water since linen is very absorbent.

Use pure soap with warm, not hot, water.

Wash coloured articles in cool water.

Never wash at high temperatures.

Launder any stains when fresh, using an everyday detergent. If allowed to set, stains may be impossible to remove at a later date.

Whether hand or machine washing, be sure to rinse the linen item completely in lots of water to remove all soap, detergent and residual soil.

Once rinsing and spinning cycles on a washing machine are complete, either line dry the linen items, lay them flat or hang garments - all until slightly damp. Avoid wringing out linen before drying.

Can take hot ironing. Iron on the wrong side first, then on the right side to bring out the sheen.

Silk
The fabric that makes its own statement. For centuries silk has had a reputation as a luxurious and sensuous fabric, one associated with wealth and success. Silk is one of the oldest textile fibers known to man.

Today, silk is yet another word for elegance, and silk garments are prized for their versatility, wearability and comfort. Silk absorbs moisture, which makes it cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Because of its high absorbency, it is easily dyed in many deep colors. Silk retains its shape, drapes well, caresses the figure, and shimmers with a luster that is all its own.

General Care

All silk is washable, preferably in warm water.

Most silk fabrics can be hand washed.

When washing silk, do not wring but roll in a towel.

Silk dries quickly, however drying it in an automatic dryer should be avoided.

A good shampoo works well on silk. It will remove oil and revitalize your silk. If static or clinging is a problem with your silks, a good hair conditioner (see above cautions) may be used in the rinse water.

Silk may yellow and fade with the use of a high iron setting. Press cloths and a steam iron are recommended.

Silk is also weakened by sunlight and perspiration.