How to Care for Your Cotton-Linen Clothes

Caring for Your Cotton-Linen Clothing

Cotton-linen clothing is wonderful because it’s so comfortable, lightweight, and classic. Whether you’ve just picked up a white summer shirt or two-piece co-ord set — by caring for cotton-linen clothing properly, you can get many years of wear out of it. The best news? Keeping cotton-linen clothes clean and looking fresh isn’t complicated, just requires a bit of care.

Washing

Make sure to check the care labels on your cotton-linen clothing first: to be safe! Most cotton-linen clothing can be machine washed in cold or lukewarm water on a delicate/gentle cycle as you would with any other clothing. To help the cotton-linen fabric retain its natural properties, use a mild detergent and avoid bleach because that will weaken the fabric and cause colour loss of the natural dyes. 

If you have a delicate cotton-linen or hand-woven item, it’s best to hand wash in cold water. When hand washing, lather or push the item gently around in the soapy water, and take care to rinse the item well, without wringing it out.

Drying without Damage

The best method for drying cotton-linen clothes and maintaining their appearance is to air-dry. Lay the garment flat on a clean surface or hang it in a shady area to reduce fading. The UV rays from sunlight will dry the cotton-linen making it more brittle and causing it to shrink. If you are drying the cotton-linen in a dryer, use a low-temperature setting or the lowest temperature and then take the garment out when slightly damp to reduce wrinkling.

Ironing for a Sharp Look

Cotton-linen clothes wrinkles on its own and that’s part of its natural beauty, but if you want to create a sleek look, ironing when the garment is slightly damp works best. Use a medium to high heat setting and remember to iron the garment inside out. For natural creasing that is stubborn, lightly spray water to dampen the area or use steam when ironing.

Storing Cotton-Linen Clothes

Store garments in a cool, dry space. Shirts, dresses, and co-ords should be hung on padded hangers to preserve the shape of the fabric and keep it from stretching. Fold heavier cotton-linen trousers instead of hanging to avoid stretching. Always ensure cotton-linen is completely dry before storing in a closet to minimize mildew.

Final Note

Cotton-linen blends grow softer and more comfortable with each wash, and if they are taken care of properly, the clothing will age beautifully. As long as you are gentle with them you will experience effortless style for years to come. Explore our cotton linen cord set collection today.