do's
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We recommend that you hand wash all items in cold water to maintain longevity of your pieces
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Iron on the lowest heat setting, especially for delicate fabrics like satin
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Always wash white pieces separately from coloured and/or darker pieces
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Rinse your garments in cold water before wearing them for the first time to avoid colour runs
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Always flip your garments inside out when washing
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Make sure to fasten hooks and zips before washing to prevent small holes & scratches
dont's
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Do not wear denims and/or suede garments with light coloured items/accessories
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Do not soak your pieces in water for an extended time period
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Do not use bleach on your garments
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Do not use too much detergent when washing your pieces
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Do not iron directly on pieces that have embroidered details and/or accordion pleats
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Do not soak colourblock items in water so as to avoid colour transfers
fabric-specific care
FABRIC-SPECIFIC CARE
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CHIFFON
- Due to its lightweight nature, chiffon fabric is more prone to thread runs when tugged on sharp objects.
- Iron gently using the steam function.
- Do not soak in water for long periods and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun when drying to prevent colour fading.
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DENIM
- Do not wash denim pieces too often so as to maintain its fit.
- Wash in cold water to prevent fading and shrinking.
- Always fasten your zips or buttons and turn your denims inside out before washing.
- Avoid prolonged sun exposure when drying to prevent colour fading.
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COTTON
- We recommend that you always hand wash your cotton pieces to keep the item in shape.
- Iron on low heat setting and only iron on the reverse side.
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PRINTED FABRICS
- We recommend you wash printed fabrics separately from light coloured apparels to avoid colour runs.
- Do not soak your pieces to avoid colour runs.
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LINEN
- Separate colours from white/light linens to prevent colour runs.
- We recommend that you wash your pieces in cold water to avoid shrinkage.
- In the event of shrinkage, stretch your item out gently while ironing with the steam function.
- Iron white linen on both sides, and only iron dark linen on the reverse side.
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FAUX LEATHER
- Hand wash in cold water or wipe with damp cloth.
- Should you choose to machine wash your piece, place the garment in a zippered garment mesh bag for extra protection
- Store your garment in a cool and dry place.
- Use olive/coconut oil on a soft cloth to condition the faux leather when it is dry.
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POLYESTER
- You can choose to wash your piece in warm water.
- Iron your garment on a low heat setting.
- Avoid prolonged sun exposure when drying to prevent colour fading.
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SATIN POLYESTER
- Avoid wringing or twisting to maintain the shape of your fabric and garment.
- Iron on low heat setting and only on the reverse side of the garment.
- Place a cloth between the iron and garment before ironing.
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SILK POLYESTER
- Place garment in zipped garment mesh bag for extra protection during washing.
- Iron only using the steam function.