Garment Care

 

 

How to care for your Rambouillet Wool Fleece (Sweatshirts & Cloud Shirts):

 

As noted on our care labels, we recommend a gentle Hand Wash with cool water and  a wool-friendly detergent, Air Dry FLAT  (similar to caring for a wool sweater) to prevent pilling, stretching or shrinking.

 

Also:

1. Steam on low heat iron is OK (either side is fine)
2. When not in use, store in an airtight container with cedar balls or lavender to avoid damage by moths.
3. DO NOT DRY CLEAN / DO NOT PUT IN DRYER

 

Though we've had some success with machine washing, different machines may provide different results resulting in shedding, piling or distortion. If you'd still like to machine wash, please contact us for some advice on this first.

 

How to care for your Hemp-Fill 3X1 Denim items:

-Machine wash, cool (preferably alone to reduce abrasion)

-Hang or lay flat to dry 

**washing alone or in a mesh bag can help reduce abrasion and increase longevity 

 

How to care for your Organic Heavy Jersey (T-Shirts)

-Hand wash OR Machine wash, cool with similar colours  

-lay flat to dry 

**washing alone ORin a mesh bag can help reduce abrasion and increase longevity 

 

 

How to care for your Hand Knit:

Wool is a breathable, natural fibre allowing for long term wear without much cleaning required. A day left in the fresh air and sun can take away odor. If the area that is soiled is small, take a bit of hand soap, gently rub it into area, rinse and lay out flat to dry. Do not agitate the wool too much as it will cause felting. For heavy soil, dry clean is best. Store folded and do not hang as the weight from the sweater can stretch out the body. To keep your sweater looking new, remove pills by hand. Please note that pilling is a characteristic of wool and unrelated to quality. The woolier, or loftier the yarn, the greater the risk of pilling during normal wear. When not in use, store in airtight container with cedar balls or lavender to avoid damage by moths. A properly-cared for Hand Knit can be an heirloom piece passed down through generations.

 

 

  

 

 

How to care for your Natural Indigo-dyed items:

As indigo tends to release some colour (especially in the first few washes), your garment should be hand-washed ALONE. Use only pH-neutral liquid detergent no higher than pH 7.  Follow the other care instructions included with your garment.  Please note that the character of naturally dyed items may change over time and that indigo garments (especially when new) may crock color on to other lighter items.  Also, some natural dyes can lighten or darken with sunlight, citrus and perspiration.