How to Care for Your Linen Clothes

Linen is one of the most cherished fabrics for its comfort, breathability, timelessness, and versatile style. Be it a casual linen shirt, a stylish kurta, or a linen co-ord set, the comfort of linen is hard to beat. However, proper care is essential to maintain the quality of your linen clothing. Knowing how to care for your linen clothes is an integral part of adding them to your wardrobe. Let’s explore the essentials of how-to-care for linen to keep the garments fresh and last for years. 

• Gentle Washing is Key: linen is one of the most durable and long-lasting fabrics, but to ensure their maximum lifespan, it's best to hand wash or machine wash them on a gentle cycle. Always use a mild detergent while washing your garments. Pro tip: while washing it in a machine, turn your linen clothes inside out to protect the fabric from friction. If there are any stains, use a mild detergent and soak the fabric in water for a few minutes.

• Avoid Overloading: overloading the washing machine can result in friction leading to wrinkles and damage. Clothes need space to move freely during the washing cycle, make sure you keep this in mind. Try to combine similar fabrics and colors while washing clothes to have a thorough clean, fewer wrinkles, and protection from being stained by another color.

• Air-Dry: linen is a quick-drying fabric, therefore it's best to air-dry it to retain its natural texture and appearance. However, if you choose to tumble dry, do that on low heat so the damage from heat is minimized. While air drying, make sure it's not too exposed to the sunlight with a good airflow. During rainy or winter seasons, you can dry them under the fan by placing them on a hanger.

• Iron While Damp: wrinkles are a part of linen’s charm and honestly, it doesn’t need ironing. But if you prefer a crisp look, it is best to iron linen while it's still a little damp or add water to dampen the dry area. You can also choose to steam it to maintain the fabric’s softness and to save it from heat damage. Many people also prefer to have iron pockets to avoid them being bulk in a certain area.

• Store it Properly: Store linen in a cool dry place when not in use. Hang them to maintain their shape or fold them loosely. Avoid stuffing them in between clothes or under pressure. Use padded hangers for your linen kurtas, jackets, and suits to maintain their shape.

• Stain Care: act immediately in case your linen clothes have stains. Use clean tissue paper to remove access and use a mild detergent or dish soap to gently get the stain out under cold water. Remember not to use a lot of pressure as that might tear the fabric. Also, avoid bleaching. 

While these care tips will help you ensure that your linen clothes last longer. It is essential to buy your linen wear from the most trusted and authentic brands. MEC PRIMO offers premium linen clothing made from 100% pure linen fabric to give you the best. Our collection of linen clothing is premium, unique, comfortable, and durable. We offer a wide range of linen shirts, pants, co-ord sets, kurtas and suits for men. Explore our collection and enjoy the comfort and versatile nature of linen.