Caring for Your Purchase

Keep your items looking great with proper care.

Reading Care Labels

Understand care symbols:

Washing: Basin symbol with temperature
Bleaching: Triangle (filled = no bleach)
Drying: Square with circle inside
Ironing: Iron symbol with dots for heat level
Dry Clean: Circle with letters

General Washing Tips

Before Washing:

Check care label first
Empty all pockets
Close zippers and fasten buttons
Turn items inside out
Separate by color (whites, darks, colors)
Separate by fabric type

Washing Machine:

Don't overload the machine
Use appropriate detergent
Follow temperature guidelines
Use gentle cycle for delicates
Add fabric softener in rinse cycle

Fabric-Specific Care

Cotton:

Machine wash warm or cold
Tumble dry low or medium
Remove promptly to reduce wrinkles
Iron while slightly damp
May shrink slightly

Denim:

Wash inside out in cold water
Use mild detergent
Hang dry or tumble dry low
Wash less frequently to preserve color
Spot clean when possible

Wool:

Hand wash in cold water or dry clean
Use wool-specific detergent
Never wring or twist
Lay flat to dry
Reshape while damp
Store folded, not hung

Silk:

Dry clean recommended
Or hand wash in cold water with gentle soap
Never wring
Roll in towel to remove water
Air dry away from direct sun
Iron inside out on low heat

Polyester/Synthetics:

Machine wash warm
Tumble dry low
Remove promptly
Usually wrinkle-resistant
Iron on low if needed

Leather/Suede:

Professional cleaning recommended
Wipe with damp cloth for minor spots
Use leather conditioner regularly
Store in breathable garment bag
Avoid water and heat

Stain Removal

Act fast for best results:

General: Blot, don't rub
Food/Drink: Rinse with cold water immediately
Grease: Apply dish soap directly to stain
Ink: Dab with rubbing alcohol
Blood: Rinse with cold water (never hot)
Wine: Cover with salt, then rinse

Always test cleaning method on hidden area first.

Drying

Tumble Dryer:

Check care label first
Use appropriate heat setting
Don't over-dry (causes shrinkage)
Remove items promptly
Clean lint filter before each use

Air Drying:

Hang or lay flat as directed
Avoid direct sunlight (fades colors)
Use hangers for shirts and dresses
Lay knits flat to prevent stretching
Reshape items while damp

Ironing and Steaming

Ironing:

Check fabric temperature requirements
Iron inside out when possible
Use steam for stubborn wrinkles
Iron while slightly damp for best results
Move iron continuously (don't let it sit)

Steaming:

Gentler alternative to ironing
Great for delicate fabrics
Hang item and steam from top to bottom
Keep steamer moving
Let item dry before wearing

Storage

Proper storage extends life:

Hanging: Shirts, dresses, jackets
Folding: Knits, sweaters, jeans
Cedar blocks: Protect from moths
Breathable bags: For special occasion wear
Cool, dry place: Avoid humidity

Shoe Care

Clean regularly with appropriate cleaner
Use shoe trees to maintain shape
Rotate shoes (don't wear same pair daily)
Waterproof spray for protection
Professional resoling extends life
Store in dust bags

Product Care Instructions