For Mulberry Silk Items:
- Hand wash or delicate cycle: Gently hand wash your mulberry silk items in cold water or use a delicate cycle on your washing machine.
- Mild detergent: Use a mild detergent specifically formulated for delicate fabrics or silk. Avoid bleach or harsh chemicals.
- Avoid soaking: Do not soak the silk items for an extended period. Clean them promptly and rinse thoroughly.
- Gentle handling: Handle the silk items with care, avoiding excessive agitation or wringing to prevent damage.
- Air drying: Lay the silk items flat on a clean towel or hang them to air dry. Avoid direct sunlight or heat sources.
- Ironing: If necessary, use a low heat setting and iron the silk items on the reverse side or with a pressing cloth to avoid direct contact.
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Machine wash: Wash your cotton items in a washing machine using a regular cycle.
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Water temperature: Use warm or cold water, depending on the fabric and garment instructions. Hot water can cause shrinkage.
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Detergent selection: Choose a mild detergent suitable for cotton fabrics. Avoid using bleach unless specified by the garment instructions.
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Separate colors: Sort your cotton items by color and wash them separately to prevent color bleeding or transfer.
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Tumble drying: You can tumble dry cotton items on a medium to high heat setting. Remove them promptly to minimize wrinkles.
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Ironing: If needed, iron cotton items while they are slightly damp using a medium to high heat setting. For delicate fabrics, use a lower heat setting or steam.
For Lyocell Items:
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Machine wash: Place your Lyocell items in the washing machine.
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Water temperature: Use cold or lukewarm water to prevent shrinkage and preserve the fabric's integrity.
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Delicate cycle: Select a gentle or delicate cycle on your washing machine to minimize agitation.
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Mild detergent: Use a mild detergent suitable for delicate fabrics or follow the garment instructions. Avoid bleach or harsh chemicals.
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Avoid overloading: Do not overload the washing machine to allow the Lyocell items to move freely.
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Tumble dry low or air dry: You can tumble dry Lyocell items on a low heat setting, but air drying is recommended for best results. Lay them flat or hang them to dry.
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Ironing: If necessary, iron Lyocell items on a low temperature setting while they are slightly damp. Use a pressing cloth to protect the fabric.
Always refer to the care instructions provided by the manufacturer or on the garment labels for specific washing and care recommendations for your silk, cotton, and Lyocell items.