Made to last
How to wash, dry, iron and store your Dress To pieces, so colors stay bright, linen stays soft and every piece lasts season after season.
Every piece has a sewn-in care label. It has the final word, especially on embellished pieces marked dry clean only.
Hang a piece to air out between wears and spot clean small marks. Fewer washes keep color and shape longer.
Wash cold, 30°C / 86°F, inside out, with zips and buttons closed. Delicate pieces go in a mesh bag.
A mild liquid detergent, a little less than the bottle suggests. No bleach, and no fabric softener on stretch pieces.
Wash darks, lights and brights separately, and wash deep colors and prints on their own the first few times.
Heat shrinks linen, cotton and viscose and wears out stretch. Dry on a hanger or flat instead.
Dry and store pieces away from direct sun, which fades color, especially on prints and dark pieces.
Blot, don’t rub, and rinse from the back with cold water. Hot water sets most stains.
Wide hangers for dresses and shirts, knits folded, breathable covers. Plastic bags trap moisture.
Breathable and stronger with every wash, linen gets softer over time.
Cold or lukewarm, up to 30°C / 86°F, on a gentle cycle, inside out. Wash bright and dark linen on its own the first few times.
Shake it out and hang it in the shade while damp. No dryer: heat shrinks linen and sets creases.
Medium-high heat while still slightly damp, or steam. A few soft creases are part of linen’s charm.
On a wide hanger with room around it, so it can breathe.
Easy to live with, from poplin and voile to denim.
Cold, 30°C / 86°F, on a gentle cycle, inside out, with similar colors. Wash denim less often, inside out, to keep its color.
Hang or lay flat in the shade. The dryer shrinks cotton and fades color.
Medium heat on the reverse, going around prints and embroidery.
Hang dresses and shirts; fold denim and T-shirts.
Fluid and soft, viscose is at its most delicate when wet.
Hand wash or use the delicate cycle, cold, inside out, in a mesh bag. Don’t leave it soaking.
Don’t wring or twist: roll it in a towel to take out the water, then dry on a hanger in the shade. No dryer.
Low to medium heat on the reverse, or steam. If it feels a little smaller after washing, steam it gently back into shape.
Hanging, so it drapes and doesn’t crease.
Knits keep their shape when they are handled flat.
Hand wash cold or use the wool or delicate cycle, inside out, in a mesh bag.
Press out the water in a towel, then dry flat, reshaping by hand. Never hang a wet knit.
No iron. If needed, steam lightly from a distance.
Folded, never on a hanger. Lift any pilling with a fabric comb or shaver.
Light, smooth and quick to dry; heat is the one thing to avoid.
Cold, gentle cycle, inside out. Skip fabric softener on stretch pieces: it weakens elastane.
Hang to dry; it’s quick. No dryer: heat wears out the stretch and can leave shiny marks.
Low heat on the reverse, or steam.
Hang or fold; these fabrics rarely crease.
Metallic threads catch the light and need a light touch.
Hand wash cold, inside out, with a mild detergent. Don’t soak, rub or wring. If the label says dry clean, dry clean.
Roll in a towel, then dry flat in the shade.
Best not to. If needed, low heat on the reverse with a cotton cloth in between.
Folded in tissue paper, away from zips, hooks and jewelry that can snag it.
Handwork deserves hand care.
Hand wash cold, inside out, or use the delicate cycle in a mesh bag. Beaded or sequined pieces: spot clean or dry clean, as the label says.
Lay flat on a towel and reshape. No dryer.
On the reverse over a thick towel, so the embroidery keeps its relief.
Folded with tissue paper between the layers; hang only light pieces.
Salt, chlorine and sunscreen are what wear swimwear out.
Rinse in cool fresh water right after every swim, then hand wash cold with a mild soap.
Press out the water in a towel and dry flat in the shade. No wringing, no dryer.
Never.
Only when fully dry, flat, away from sun. Avoid rough pool edges, and give each piece a day off between wears.
Shoes, bags and belts that age beautifully with a little care.
Wipe leather with a soft dry cloth; brush suede in one direction with a suede brush.
Blot, fill shoes and bags with paper and let them dry naturally, away from heaters.
In a dust bag, filled with paper to hold the shape, away from sun.
Water, heat and long sun exposure, which dry and crack leather. Condition smooth leather now and then.
Bags, hats and earrings woven by hand from natural fibers.
Brush off dust and sand; spot clean with a barely damp cloth.
Reshape by hand, fill with paper and let it air dry.
Filled with paper, on a shelf or hook, away from humidity and sun. Don’t crush it under heavy things.
Soaking and the washing machine. Keep wooden pieces away from water and perfume.
Earrings, necklaces and bracelets, made to be worn often.
Wipe with a soft dry cloth after wearing.
Dry right away with a soft cloth.
Each piece on its own, in a pouch or lined box, so they don’t scratch or tangle.
Perfume, sunscreen, lotions, the pool and the sea. Put jewelry on last and take it off first.
Always follow the care label sewn into your piece: it has the final word, especially on pieces marked dry clean only.
Questions about caring for a piece? Write to us.
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