Epic Linen Care Guide
We've created a free and simple linen care guide to ensure your purchases stay in top shape for a very long time, no matter how much you wear them, here's Epic Linen's essential guide on how to wash, dry, iron and store linen.
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With the right care, your natural linen garments will retain their beauty, keeping just as the day you bought them!
Total care for your linen in just 4-Steps
Wash
Dry
Iron
Store
Step-1 Washing
Method
Linen can be machine-washed or hand-washed. Turn the items inside out and button all the buttons. Leave enough space for linen goods to move around during the wash, and try not to wash them with heavy items.
Detergent
Use a mild, dye-free detergent; harsh chemicals will weaken linen fibres and discolour the fabric.
Avoid using bleach on linen.
Temperature
Only wash with cold or warm water (30-40°C).
Hot water may cause linen to shrink or weaken.
Rinse
Be sure to rinse your linen completely in lots of water to remove any soap, detergent, and residual soil.
Step-2 Drying
Air Drying
It's best to air-dry linen as it is naturally moisture-wicking and dries rather quickly. Using a fan indoors can speed up the process.
Sunlight
Avoid drying natural and dyed linen in bright sunlight. But do the opposite with white linens; sunlight will naturally prevent them from darkening over time.
Tumble Dry
When tumble-drying, linen should only be dried on a low heat setting or with no heat at all. High heat is likely to shrink the fabric.
Step-3 Ironing
Wrinkles
Linen wrinkles are part of its natural charm, but if you choose to iron them, it’s best if the fabric is slightly damp in order to produce steam.
Creasing
If you have no iron on hand, simply spray your linen with some water and slightly stretch the fabric with your hands. It will dry quickly, and will significantly reduce any creasing.
Step-4 Storing
Where
Linen should be stored in a well-ventilated, dry and cool area - any moisture will result in mildew growing on your linen.
How
Store linen rolled rather than folded in order to avoid folds stressing the fabric. Clothes may be hung to keep them wrinkle-free.
That's it!
Thank you for taking the time to read about caring for your linen. With this guide you'll be sure to increase the already long life of your linen items. We hope you've gained something here and wishing you all the best, until next time!
- The Epic Linen Team
