CARE GUIDE

Natural fibres have a tendency to get a little crunchy after they’ve been washed and dried a few times, but a little bit of care will go a long way to keep your towelling ‘Hotel’ fluffy

All So English garments carry a tag printed with washing instructions but this is our detailed guide to washing and drying for softer, longer lasting towelling

The golden rule of eco-friendly washing is don’t, unless you really need to. This saves energy and water while helping your towelling last longer

but if you do …

Wash

  • Machine (or Hand Wash) at 30°C on an Easy Care cycle

  • Use about half the amount of washing powder that you would use for other clothing. Towelling fibres are absorbant and too much detergent can leave a soapy residue, stiffening the fabric when dry

  • Add a ¼ cup of white vinegar to the fabric softener compartment to help soften the fibres and lock in the colour. (You may also use fabric softener … but don’t use both!)

  • A colour run catcher is included in the pocket of each garment. Use this with the first few washes to remove any ‘bleeding’ from brightly coloured towelling. The sheets are biodegradable and recyclable and can be used several times

  • Dresses with a drawstring should be washed in a laundry bag to stop tangling and risk of damaging the machine

(Top Tips)

  • Try to wash towelling with towelling to avoid lint transfer from other fabrics

  • Don’t over pack the machine, (around one dress to 4 towels, depending on size)

  • If you have hard water, reduce the effects of mineral deposits with a water softener. A natural option is to use Soda Crystals (around 50-75g in hard water areas)

Dry

  • Remove towelling from the machine as soon as the cycle ends and shake to decompress the fibres and get rid of excess moisture

  • Tumble dry on a low heat to ‘Iron Dry’, (or earlier) and then hang to fully dry. The dryer will help loosen the fibres

  • Make sure the garment is fully dry before putting it away

  • Don’t dry on a radiator(!) because the cotton gets stiff and crispy when it is exposed to direct heat

One of the most responsible things you can do as a consumer is to keep your clothing as long as possible. So English garments are designed and manufactured to last

Following our care tips will not only keep your dress feeling lovely but they will extend its life for years to come