Care Guides

db Linen Hair Towel

Linen will remain in pristine condition for years, with normal household use, provided a few simple rules are followed.

Linen increases in strength when wet, which is why it stands up to the rough and tumble of repeated laundering. Commercial soap powders and liquid detergents can be safely used but as with all other textiles, always test for colour fastness. Avoid detergents which contain Optical Brightening Agents (O.B.A.) as they may cause colours to alter slightly and will detract from the appearance of the subtle white linen damask pattern.

O.B.A. is particularly deleterious to natural unbleached linens.

Do not bleach. Be careful in choosing your laundry, as poor laundries may cut corners by using bleach in too high a concentration to help whiten the laundry.

Due to its sheen and smooth surface, linen releases stains easily, although it is advisable to work on very stubborn stains before washing.

We recommend washing your linen at 40°

Do not tumble dry; Linen naturally dries quick.

Always iron linen when damp, first on the wrong side to eliminate creases and then on the right side if you wish to enhance the fabric’s natural sheen. If the linen has already dried out before ironing, use a water spray to re-dampen. A good steam iron will work best on linen.