Fabric Care Guide: Linen

Wash

1. Read Care Label: Each Gorman garment comes with specific care instructions. Be sure to check the care label for guidance on how to best care for your item.
   
2. Separate Colours: To prevent any colour bleeding, separate your lights, darks, and colours before washing.
   
3. Gentle Detergent: Use a gentle, non-bleach detergent to maintain the quality and vibrancy of your linen.
   
4. Cold/Lukewarm Water: Wash in cold or lukewarm water, ideally 30 degrees Celsius or below. This temperature helps preserve the colours and fabric quality.
   
5. Avoid Overloading: Avoid overloading your washing machine to allow enough room for proper movement of the fabric. This ensures a thorough and gentle wash for your Gorman pieces.

Dry

1. Gentle Air Dry: For best results, gently air dry your Gorman linen garments by hanging them in a shaded area. This helps preserve the fabric and prevents colours from fading in direct sunlight.
   
2. Avoid Tumble Dry: Steer clear of tumble drying whenever possible. However, if needed, use a low to medium heat setting and promptly remove your garments to minimize wrinkles and prevent any potential damage.

Fabric Care Guide: Cotton

Wash

1. Low Temperature: Wash your cotton garments at a low temperature, ideally below 30 degrees Celsius. This reduces the risk of shrinkage and helps preserve the colour vibrancy.
   
2. Gentle Detergent: Use a gentle, eco-friendly detergent designed for low temperature washing for better performance and lower impact on your clothing.
   
3. Similar Colours, Inside Out: Wash similar colours together to prevent colour bleeding. Turn clothes inside out before washing to reduce colour fading and surface damage.
   
4. Avoid Softeners and Bleach: Avoid conventional fabric softeners and bleach that can damage fabric and reduce its longevity.  Consider natural alternatives like distilled white vinegar instead of bleach and a mixture of vinegar, baking soda, water and essential oils in place of fabric softener.

Dry

1.  Avoid Tumble Drying: Avoid tumble drying as this can accelerate the aging process of the garment, cause shrinkage, and consume a significant amount of energy.
   
2. Hang Dry Immediately: After washing, air dry your clothing by hanging immediately. This is the most environmentally friendly option and helps preserve the fabric quality.
   
3. Shake and Reshape: Before hanging your garments to dry, shake them gently to release wrinkles and reshape them as needed. This ensures they dry in their original form and maintain their appearance. Consider hanging garments that are prone to creasing on a clothes hanger to dry to reduce creases.

Fabric Care Guide: Synthetics (polyester, polyamide, acrylic, elastane)

Wash

1. Check the Care Label: Always refer to the care label on your garment for specific washing instructions tailored to its fabric composition.
   
2. Cold Machine Wash: Wash your synthetic garments in cold water, preferably at a maximum temperature of 30 degrees Celsius. Cold water helps preserve the integrity of synthetic fibres and prevents damage.
   
3. Wash with Similar Colours and Inside Out: To prevent colour bleeding and protect the fabric, wash your synthetic garments with similar colours and turn them inside out before washing.
   
4. Avoid Soaking or Bleaching: Refrain from soaking or bleaching your synthetic garments, as these can damage the fabric and affect colour vibrancy.
   
5. Use Minimal Detergent: Avoid using too much detergent, as a full cup is unnecessary for synthetic materials and can leave behind residue.
   
6. Reduce Spin Cycle: Reduce the spin cycle or rotation speed on your washing machine to minimize agitation as it can cause excessive wear on synthetic fibers.
   
7. Wash Full Loads: Whenever possible, wash full loads of laundry to maximize water and energy efficiency.
   
8. Opt for Shorter Cycles: Choose shorter washing cycles to reduce exposure to water and agitation and better preserve your synthetic garments.

Dry

1.  Avoid Tumble Drying: Avoid tumble drying whenever possible as the heat can affect the structural integrity of the garment e.g. damaging pleat structure of a heat pressed pleated skirt.  If necessary, use a low heat setting to minimize potential damage to the fabric. 
   
2. Do Not Wring to Dry: Do not wring out to remove excess water as this can cause stretching and distortion of the fabric.
   
3. Dry Naturally: Use natural drying methods, such as line drying, to preserve the integrity of synthetic fibers. Synthetic materials often dry faster than natural fibres so your garment will dry relatively quickly when hung up to air dry.