How to Care for Linen Clothes: Wash, Dry, Store

Linen clothes last longest when washed gently at the temperature on their care label, dried before they become bone-dry, and stored completely clean and dry. For most washable linen shirts, trousers, and dresses, use a cool or warm delicate cycle, mild liquid detergent, low spin, immediate reshaping, and air drying. Why Linen Needs Different Care […]
How to Care for Cashmere: Wash, Dry, Store It Right

To care for cashmere, wash the garment infrequently in cool water with a wool-safe detergent, handle it without friction, remove water by pressing rather than wringing, and dry it flat in its original shape. Cashmere should be stored clean, folded, and breathable, because heat, agitation, compression, body oils, and friction cause most avoidable damage. Why […]