We love Linen

Linen has many wonderful benefits

H O W  T O  W A S H

Linen items can be washed by hand and also by machine.. 

HAND WASH

1. Fill a small container with lukewarm water and add a little bit of mild detergent.

2. Let it soak for about 10 minutes in lukewarm water.

3. Gently swish the linen items around - please do not wring, twist or scrub as it can stretch the fabric

4. Drain the soapy water and rinse repeatedly until the soapy residue is all gone. hang to dry.

MACHINE WASH

1. Separate white, dark & colored linen and wash it separately from other fabrics.

2. A washing temperature of 40 °C and a liquid mild detergent is optimal. And the great thing about it: the more often linen is washed, the more beautiful it becomes. High temperatures may cause shrinkage of up to 10 % and weaken the linen fiber.

3. Use a gentle machine cycle and please don't overload the washing machine.

D R Y I N G 

Please - do not wring out linen before drying. Whatever drying method you choose - line drying, tumble drying or flat drying on our towels - make sure your linen products are slightly damp before ironing. Drying white linen in the sun helps retain the original white color. Overdrying is the most harmful process for fabrics as it weakens the fiber causing shrinkage and pilling.

I R O N I N G   L I N E N

The pieces should be ironed while still slightly damp. If you do not have a steam iron, use a flower sprayer to moisten them.

S T A I N   R E M O V A L

Here are a few tips for removing stains on linen that can be washed with water. 

Drinks: Remove sugary components with lukewarm water and use alcohol for the residues. 

Coffee and tea: Soften the stain with glycerin if necessary; add some ammonia to the water when washing afterwards. 

Wine and fruit: apply salt dissolved in lemon juice or only salt to fresh stains immediately, then wash.

B L E A C H I N G   L I N E N

Bleaching is not the best idea! Bleach & other detergents with optical brighteners tend to weaken the linen fibers and may cause discoloration. 

S H R I N K A G E

Our washed linen production is highly resistant to shrinkage compared with non-washed linen. Pre-shrunk items normally shrink 3 % or less. Do not wash or especially dry linens on a hot setting, which is most likely to cause shrinkage.

S T O R I N G   L I N E N

Natural fibers like linen need to breath, so its best to store them cool & dry, in well-ventilated areas and avoid direct sunlight. Don't keep your linen items in plastic bags - use linen bags or old linen pillowcases.