These fabric care suggestions are provided as a general guide for the convenience of our customers and visitors. Because materials and dyes vary between manufacturers and products, for best results we recommend that you test a sample before washing or dry cleaning the entire garment.
Fabric Type | Washing Instructions | Pressing Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Acetate | Dry-clean | Cool iron. Press on wrong side while damp. |
| Cashmere | Hand wash or Dry-clean | Avoid pressing |
| Chiffon | Gentle cycle machine wash 40 degrees or Dry-clean | Cool iron. Do not use steam. |
| Cotton | Cotton can be easily laundered. It can withstand high temperatures | Cotton can be ironed with a hot iron, and does not scorch easily |
| Crepe de Chine (Silk fabric) | Dry-clean | Cool iron. Use a pressing cloth. |
| Denim (Cotton fabric) | Cool machine wash 40 degrees | Hot iron. Press while damp. |
| Eyelet (Cotton fabric) | Medium machine wash 60 degrees - Hot machine wash 95 degrees | Warm iron. Press on wrong side. |
| Georgette (Silk fabric) | Dry-clean | Warm iron. Do not use steam. |
| Jersey (Cotton fabric) | Cool machine wash 40 degrees | Hot iron. Use a damp cloth. |
| Lace (Cotton fabric) | Dry-clean | Warm iron. Use a dry iron and a pressing cloth. |
| Leather | Dry-clean | Warm iron. Do not use steam; press on wrong side using a pressing cloth. |
| Organza (Silk fabric) | Hand wash or Dry-clean | Cool iron |
| Polyester | Hand wash or Cool machine wash 40 degrees | Cool iron |
| Nylon | Hand wash or gentle cycle machine wash 40 degrees | Warm iron |
| Sequin fabric | Dry-clean | Do not press |
| Silk-and-cotton mix | Gentle cycle machine wash 40 degrees or Dry-clean | Warm iron. Press on wrong side. |
| Silk-and-linen mix | Dry-clean | Warm iron. Press on wrong side. |
| Silk satin | Dry-clean | Warm iron. Do not use steam; press on wrong side using a pressing cloth. |
| Spandex | Gentle cycle machine wash 40 degrees | Cool iron |
| Silk satin | Dry-clean | Warm iron. Do not use steam; press on wrong side using a pressing cloth. |
| Taffeta (Silk fabric) | Dry-clean | Warm iron. Do not use steam; press on wrong side. |
| Traditional tweed (Woolen fabric) | Dry-clean | Warm iron. Use a damp cloth. |
| Tulle | Hand wash | Cool iron |
| Viscose | Hand wash or Cool machine wash 40 degrees or Dry-clean | Warm iron. Press on wrong side while damp. |
| Wool | Dry-clean | Warm iron. Press on wrong side while damp. |
