Care instructions
TIPS
• Follow the care instructions on the product label.
• Dose the load with the right amount of detergent. Too much detergent doesn't mean a better clean. Choose the right detergent for the material. You need one with no optical brighteners.
• Fill your machine with the right number of clothes to reduce the number of washes.
• Wash on a low cycle if your laundry isn't too dirty (20°C is fine). The temperatures you see on care labels are the maximums, so you can always wash at a lower temperature.
• You can avoid washing your clothes if you air them.
• Some items, like jeans, don't need to be washed regularly. You can hand wash them if they're stained.
• Don't apply detergent straight onto the stain when you hand wash them. Dilute it in water to avoid localised fading.
• Avoid using the tumble dryer. It damages clothes and uses a lot of energy.
• You don't always need to use fabric softener. It may damage your clothes.
• Use liquid detergent instead of capsules if possible as they may not dissolve properly and could cause stains or discolouration.
Cashmere
WASHING :
Machine wash: use the wool cycle to wash your cashmere. Don't turn your garment inside out. Use a special wool detergent or cashmere shampoo and follow the instructions. Heat tends to cause damage and shrinkage. Keep to under 600 spins on the spin cycle: too many spins (or too much spinning) can make the garment shrink.
Hand wash: Add a little wool detergent to warm water and soak your garment.
DRYING:
Never wring out a cashmere garment as it may damage and distort the fibre. We recommend spinning in the washing machine. After spinning, dry the garment flat (on a dry towel where possible) in the open air, away from sunlight and heat sources (never on a radiator).
IRONING:
Iron on the reverse on a low setting to prevent scorching and restore the material's soft and silky feel. We recommend using a damp cloth (to avoid the hot iron coming into direct contact with the fabric).
TIPS:
• Do not hang your jumper on a coat hanger as it may distort the garment.
• When properly cared for (gently washed, dried flat, gently brushed), cashmere looks better and better after each wash. Water helps it lock in its soft and silky feel.
• Don't wash your jumper too often. You can get 2 or 3 wears out of it just by airing it outside or at the window.
• Put your jumper in a wash bag to protect it in the machine.
• Use an electric fabric shaver to remove any lint.
Machine wash: use the wool cycle to wash your cashmere. Don't turn your garment inside out. Use a special wool detergent or cashmere shampoo and follow the instructions. Heat tends to cause damage and shrinkage. Keep to under 600 spins on the spin cycle: too many spins (or too much spinning) can make the garment shrink.
Hand wash: Add a little wool detergent to warm water and soak your garment.
DRYING:
Never wring out a cashmere garment as it may damage and distort the fibre. We recommend spinning in the washing machine. After spinning, dry the garment flat (on a dry towel where possible) in the open air, away from sunlight and heat sources (never on a radiator).
IRONING:
Iron on the reverse on a low setting to prevent scorching and restore the material's soft and silky feel. We recommend using a damp cloth (to avoid the hot iron coming into direct contact with the fabric).
TIPS:
• Do not hang your jumper on a coat hanger as it may distort the garment.
• When properly cared for (gently washed, dried flat, gently brushed), cashmere looks better and better after each wash. Water helps it lock in its soft and silky feel.
• Don't wash your jumper too often. You can get 2 or 3 wears out of it just by airing it outside or at the window.
• Put your jumper in a wash bag to protect it in the machine.
• Use an electric fabric shaver to remove any lint.
Wool
WASHING :
Machine wash: use the wool cycle to wash your wool garments. Use special wool detergent and follow the instructions. Heat tends to cause damage and shrinkage. Keep to under 600 spins on the spin cycle: too many spins (or too much spinning) can make the garment shrink.
Hand wash: Add a little wool detergent to warm water and soak your garment.
DRYING:
Never wring out a wool garment as it may damage and distort the fibre. We recommend spinning in the washing machine. After spinning, dry the garment flat (on a dry towel where possible) in the open air, away from sunlight and heat sources (never on a radiator).
IRONING:
Iron on the reverse on a low setting to prevent scorching and restore the material's soft and silky feel. We recommend using a damp cloth (to avoid the hot iron coming into direct contact with the fabric).
TIPS:
• Do not hang your jumper on a coat hanger as it may distort the garment.
• Wool has antibacterial properties so you don't need to wash it too often. You can get 2 or 3 wears out of it just by airing it outside or at the window.
• Wash your jumper inside out to remove any small fibres on the surface and prevent lint.
• Put your jumper in a wash bag to protect it in the machine.
• Use an electric fabric shaver to remove any lint.
Machine wash: use the wool cycle to wash your wool garments. Use special wool detergent and follow the instructions. Heat tends to cause damage and shrinkage. Keep to under 600 spins on the spin cycle: too many spins (or too much spinning) can make the garment shrink.
Hand wash: Add a little wool detergent to warm water and soak your garment.
DRYING:
Never wring out a wool garment as it may damage and distort the fibre. We recommend spinning in the washing machine. After spinning, dry the garment flat (on a dry towel where possible) in the open air, away from sunlight and heat sources (never on a radiator).
IRONING:
Iron on the reverse on a low setting to prevent scorching and restore the material's soft and silky feel. We recommend using a damp cloth (to avoid the hot iron coming into direct contact with the fabric).
TIPS:
• Do not hang your jumper on a coat hanger as it may distort the garment.
• Wool has antibacterial properties so you don't need to wash it too often. You can get 2 or 3 wears out of it just by airing it outside or at the window.
• Wash your jumper inside out to remove any small fibres on the surface and prevent lint.
• Put your jumper in a wash bag to protect it in the machine.
• Use an electric fabric shaver to remove any lint.
Cotton
WASHING :
30°C maximum. A 20°C delicate cycle is fine for clothes that aren't too dirty. Wash brights separately from light coloured items.
DRYING:
Avoid using a tumble dryer. It may be a strong material but the product's lifespan will be shortened by drying as it overheats the garment. It can cause garments to shrink, especially jumpers and t-shirts.
IRONING:
Cotton is heat-resistant and suitable for ironing. However, some cotton garments don't need ironing if they are shaken out and stretched straight from the machine, then carefully folded or hung.
TIPS:
• Dry flat, never on a hanger.
• Put your garment in a wash bag to protect it in the machine.
30°C maximum. A 20°C delicate cycle is fine for clothes that aren't too dirty. Wash brights separately from light coloured items.
DRYING:
Avoid using a tumble dryer. It may be a strong material but the product's lifespan will be shortened by drying as it overheats the garment. It can cause garments to shrink, especially jumpers and t-shirts.
IRONING:
Cotton is heat-resistant and suitable for ironing. However, some cotton garments don't need ironing if they are shaken out and stretched straight from the machine, then carefully folded or hung.
TIPS:
• Dry flat, never on a hanger.
• Put your garment in a wash bag to protect it in the machine.
Linen
WASHING :
30°C maximum. A 20°C delicate cycle is fine for clothes that aren't too dirty. Wash brights separately from light coloured items.
DRYING:
Avoid using a tumble dryer. It may be a strong material but the product's lifespan will be shortened by drying as it overheats the garment. It can cause garments to shrink.
IRONING:
Linen is heat-resistant and suitable for ironing. It can restore its softness as the fibre tends to stiffen up as it dries. Iron on reverse to prevent scorching. You don't need to iron your linen garments if you shake out and reshape them straight from the machine, then carefully fold or hang them.
TIPS:
• Shaking out your garment will reshape it as linen tends to shrink in the wash.
30°C maximum. A 20°C delicate cycle is fine for clothes that aren't too dirty. Wash brights separately from light coloured items.
DRYING:
Avoid using a tumble dryer. It may be a strong material but the product's lifespan will be shortened by drying as it overheats the garment. It can cause garments to shrink.
IRONING:
Linen is heat-resistant and suitable for ironing. It can restore its softness as the fibre tends to stiffen up as it dries. Iron on reverse to prevent scorching. You don't need to iron your linen garments if you shake out and reshape them straight from the machine, then carefully fold or hang them.
TIPS:
• Shaking out your garment will reshape it as linen tends to shrink in the wash.
La viscose
WASHING :
Machine wash: Wash your viscose garment on a 30° delicate cycle. We recommend washing it with other garments to avoid the drum damaging it and wash it inside out to lock in the colour.
Hand wash: Hand wash the garment in cold or warm water at up to 20°. Soak the garment in water with detergent, rub gently then rinse in clear water.
DRYING:
Do not tumble dry viscose garments. They should only be dried on hangers. Please note that viscose can feel less soft when it comes into contact with water but don't worry, once it's dry it will regain its original feel.
IRONING:
Iron viscose on reverse on a silk setting whilst damp to prevent scorching and use a damp cloth to be on the safe side (to avoid the hot iron coming into direct contact with the fabric). Do not use the steam function on your iron to avoid damaging the garment. Ironing restores viscose garments to their original size.
TIPS:
• Shaking out your garment will reshape it as viscose tends to shrink in the wash.
Machine wash: Wash your viscose garment on a 30° delicate cycle. We recommend washing it with other garments to avoid the drum damaging it and wash it inside out to lock in the colour.
Hand wash: Hand wash the garment in cold or warm water at up to 20°. Soak the garment in water with detergent, rub gently then rinse in clear water.
DRYING:
Do not tumble dry viscose garments. They should only be dried on hangers. Please note that viscose can feel less soft when it comes into contact with water but don't worry, once it's dry it will regain its original feel.
IRONING:
Iron viscose on reverse on a silk setting whilst damp to prevent scorching and use a damp cloth to be on the safe side (to avoid the hot iron coming into direct contact with the fabric). Do not use the steam function on your iron to avoid damaging the garment. Ironing restores viscose garments to their original size.
TIPS:
• Shaking out your garment will reshape it as viscose tends to shrink in the wash.
Le polyester
WASHING :
30°C maximum. A 20°C synthetics cycle is fine for clothes that aren't too dirty.
DRYING:
Do not tumble dry polyester garments. They should only be dried on hangers.
IRONING:
Polyester doesn't wrinkle easily. Ironing is not usually necessary. Iron on reverse to prevent scorching.
30°C maximum. A 20°C synthetics cycle is fine for clothes that aren't too dirty.
DRYING:
Do not tumble dry polyester garments. They should only be dried on hangers.
IRONING:
Polyester doesn't wrinkle easily. Ironing is not usually necessary. Iron on reverse to prevent scorching.
HEATTECH®
Designed to be warm, comfortable and lightweight during the cold seasons. It's made from a special blend of fibres that make the fabric breathable, stretchy and lock in body heat. Heattech is widely used in winter garments such as t-shirts, base layers, leggings, socks and underwear to keep you warm without sacrificing comfort or freedom to move.
Heattech fabric features:
1. Heat insulation: Heattech fabric captures and locks in body heat to keep you warm even in the cold.
2. Moisture-wicking: Heattech uses a natural chemical reaction between the fibres to absorb moisture from the skin and turn it into heat.
3. Silky and light: It may have thermal properties, but the silky and light fabric is also a joy to wear under your clothes without looking bulky.
4. Stretchy: The fibres are designed to stretch to provide the ultimate in freedom to move.
5. Breathable: Heattech fabric lets your skin breathe so you stay warm instead of overheating.
Heattech technology exists in every form to suit different weather conditions:
• Regular Heattech: For moderately cold conditions.
• Heattech Extra Warm: 1.5 times warmer than the regular version, designed for lower temperatures.
• Heattech Ultra Warm: Even more heat insulation, ideal for very cold conditions.
WASHING :
30°C maximum on your delicate cycle.
DRYING:
Do not tumble dry Heattech garments.
IRONING:
Do not iron Heattech garments.
Heattech fabric features:
1. Heat insulation: Heattech fabric captures and locks in body heat to keep you warm even in the cold.
2. Moisture-wicking: Heattech uses a natural chemical reaction between the fibres to absorb moisture from the skin and turn it into heat.
3. Silky and light: It may have thermal properties, but the silky and light fabric is also a joy to wear under your clothes without looking bulky.
4. Stretchy: The fibres are designed to stretch to provide the ultimate in freedom to move.
5. Breathable: Heattech fabric lets your skin breathe so you stay warm instead of overheating.
Heattech technology exists in every form to suit different weather conditions:
• Regular Heattech: For moderately cold conditions.
• Heattech Extra Warm: 1.5 times warmer than the regular version, designed for lower temperatures.
• Heattech Ultra Warm: Even more heat insulation, ideal for very cold conditions.
WASHING :
30°C maximum on your delicate cycle.
DRYING:
Do not tumble dry Heattech garments.
IRONING:
Do not iron Heattech garments.
LA DENTELLE - LA BRODERIE - LA TULLE
WASHING :
Hand wash: Use detergent designed for delicate fabrics in warm water. Avoid products that are too aggressive or contain bleach. Gently rub areas prone to staining. Do not rub too hard or wring them or you may damage your lace, embroidery and tulle.
Machine wash: Wash on a cool delicate cycle (30°C maximum). Put your garments in a wash bag to protect them in the machine. High speed spinning will distort the fabric. Avoid damaging or stretching the fabric with a maximum spin speed of 400-600 RPM.
DRYING:
Never use a tumble dryer as excessive heat can damage delicate fibres. Lay flat on a towel to keep your garments in shape and avoid hanging as lace and tulle can stretch.
TIPS:
• Store your delicate lingerie flat or gently rolled in a drawer or storage box to stop them wrinkling or snagging.
• Avoid squashing or placing near sharp objects which could snag the fibres.
Hand wash: Use detergent designed for delicate fabrics in warm water. Avoid products that are too aggressive or contain bleach. Gently rub areas prone to staining. Do not rub too hard or wring them or you may damage your lace, embroidery and tulle.
Machine wash: Wash on a cool delicate cycle (30°C maximum). Put your garments in a wash bag to protect them in the machine. High speed spinning will distort the fabric. Avoid damaging or stretching the fabric with a maximum spin speed of 400-600 RPM.
DRYING:
Never use a tumble dryer as excessive heat can damage delicate fibres. Lay flat on a towel to keep your garments in shape and avoid hanging as lace and tulle can stretch.
TIPS:
• Store your delicate lingerie flat or gently rolled in a drawer or storage box to stop them wrinkling or snagging.
• Avoid squashing or placing near sharp objects which could snag the fibres.
Modal and Tencel
WASHING :
Hand wash: Use detergent designed for delicate fabrics in warm water. Avoid products that are too aggressive or contain bleach.
Machine wash: Wash Modal and Tencel garments in cold or warm water (30°C). Avoid high temperatures that may cause shrinkage. Wash on a delicate cycle to prevent damage. Use a non-aggressive detergent with no bleach or optical brighteners as it can affect delicate fibres. Do not use softeners as they can form a coating on the fibres that stops them breathing and absorbing moisture. Do not spin on high speeds. Machine wash at no more than 400-600 RPM to avoid damaging the fabric.
DRYING:
Do not use a tumble dryer as excessive heat can damage delicate fibres. Dry your garments flat or hang them to dry in the shade, away from direct sunlight that may cause fading.
IRONING:
Iron on a low setting where necessary. Use a clean cloth between the iron and fabric to avoid scorching the fibres. Tencel and Modal tend to wrinkle less than other fabrics so you don't usually need to iron them.
TIPS:
• Store your Modal and Tencel garments flat or on hangers in a dry and well-ventilated place. Avoid folding them as the folds can become permanent.
• Dab clean with gentle soap if you get a stain. Avoid aggressive chemical products that may damage the fabric.
• Never wash Modal and Tencel garments with rougher items, such as towels or jeans, as they may rub and damage the fibres.
Hand wash: Use detergent designed for delicate fabrics in warm water. Avoid products that are too aggressive or contain bleach.
Machine wash: Wash Modal and Tencel garments in cold or warm water (30°C). Avoid high temperatures that may cause shrinkage. Wash on a delicate cycle to prevent damage. Use a non-aggressive detergent with no bleach or optical brighteners as it can affect delicate fibres. Do not use softeners as they can form a coating on the fibres that stops them breathing and absorbing moisture. Do not spin on high speeds. Machine wash at no more than 400-600 RPM to avoid damaging the fabric.
DRYING:
Do not use a tumble dryer as excessive heat can damage delicate fibres. Dry your garments flat or hang them to dry in the shade, away from direct sunlight that may cause fading.
IRONING:
Iron on a low setting where necessary. Use a clean cloth between the iron and fabric to avoid scorching the fibres. Tencel and Modal tend to wrinkle less than other fabrics so you don't usually need to iron them.
TIPS:
• Store your Modal and Tencel garments flat or on hangers in a dry and well-ventilated place. Avoid folding them as the folds can become permanent.
• Dab clean with gentle soap if you get a stain. Avoid aggressive chemical products that may damage the fabric.
• Never wash Modal and Tencel garments with rougher items, such as towels or jeans, as they may rub and damage the fibres.
Microfibre
WASHING :
Machine wash: Wash microfibre garments at 30°C. Higher temperatures may damage the fibres or distort the fabric. Use a delicate cycle to prevent damage. Do not use detergent with fabric softener as it coats the fibres and reduces breathability. Avoid washing microfibre with rough items (i.e. towels) or clothes with zips or velcro which may catch and snag fibres. Softeners affect microfibre's performance as they stop it being so absorbent and breathable. Use specific detergent for delicates or special fabrics. Use a low spin cycle (up to 800 RPM) to avoid wrinkling or stretching the microfibre. Excessive speed can distort the fibres.
DRYING:
Do not tumble dry as heat can melt or damage microfibre. Air dry in the shade away from direct sunlight which may cause fading. It's best to dry delicate pieces flat to avoid moisture distorting them.
TIPS:
• Store your microfibre garments in a dry and well- ventilated area away from heat and humidity.
• Dab clean with gentle soap if you get a stain. Avoid aggressive chemical products that may damage the fabric.
Machine wash: Wash microfibre garments at 30°C. Higher temperatures may damage the fibres or distort the fabric. Use a delicate cycle to prevent damage. Do not use detergent with fabric softener as it coats the fibres and reduces breathability. Avoid washing microfibre with rough items (i.e. towels) or clothes with zips or velcro which may catch and snag fibres. Softeners affect microfibre's performance as they stop it being so absorbent and breathable. Use specific detergent for delicates or special fabrics. Use a low spin cycle (up to 800 RPM) to avoid wrinkling or stretching the microfibre. Excessive speed can distort the fibres.
DRYING:
Do not tumble dry as heat can melt or damage microfibre. Air dry in the shade away from direct sunlight which may cause fading. It's best to dry delicate pieces flat to avoid moisture distorting them.
TIPS:
• Store your microfibre garments in a dry and well- ventilated area away from heat and humidity.
• Dab clean with gentle soap if you get a stain. Avoid aggressive chemical products that may damage the fabric.
Swimwear
Taking care of your swimwear. As you know, you can help your swimwear to last longer if you take care of it! So, how do you keep your favourite swimwear looking tip top for years to come?
RINSING:
Rinse your swimwear in cold water after every use, whether you use it in the sea or at the pool. It helps remove salt, chlorine and sunscreen that may damage the fibres.
WASHING :
Hand wash : Wash in cold or warm water with Savon de Marseille or detergent designed for delicate fabrics. Rub gently and avoid soaking for too long. Make sure you mix your detergent into the water before putting your swimwear in.
Machine wash: Wash on a delicate 30°C cycle (check care label) on a low spin speed at no more than 400-600 RPM. Turn your swimwear inside out and use a wash bag to protect it. Do not use bleach or aggressive detergent containing whiteners as they may damage the elastic or fade colours. Avoid softeners as they can also affect the fabric's stretch.
DRYING:
Air dry : Lay flat on a towel in the shade. Do not hang your wet swimwear or wring it when spinning as it may stretch the fibres. Do not use the tumble dryer. Excessive heat may damage swimwear's elastic fibres.
ADDITIONAL TIPS & PRECAUTIONS :
• Do not leave it to soak or in a wet ball.
• Change out of your swimwear soon after swimming: do not wear your wet swimwear for too long as it can wear the fibres down and make them slack.
• Wash the top and bottoms together inside out in a wash bag so they age at the same rate.
• Use a towel when sitting on rough surfaces (poolside, rocks, rattan chairs) to prevent damage to the fabric. Our swimwear is not guaranteed against snags and friction on rough surfaces. Wear a sarong or use a towel to prevent contact between your swimwear and anything that may snag or damage the fabric.
• This advice will help you maintain the elasticity, colours and shape of your swimwear for longer.
• Princesse tam.tam shall not be held responsible for fading due to high amounts of chlorine.
RINSING:
Rinse your swimwear in cold water after every use, whether you use it in the sea or at the pool. It helps remove salt, chlorine and sunscreen that may damage the fibres.
WASHING :
Hand wash : Wash in cold or warm water with Savon de Marseille or detergent designed for delicate fabrics. Rub gently and avoid soaking for too long. Make sure you mix your detergent into the water before putting your swimwear in.
Machine wash: Wash on a delicate 30°C cycle (check care label) on a low spin speed at no more than 400-600 RPM. Turn your swimwear inside out and use a wash bag to protect it. Do not use bleach or aggressive detergent containing whiteners as they may damage the elastic or fade colours. Avoid softeners as they can also affect the fabric's stretch.
DRYING:
Air dry : Lay flat on a towel in the shade. Do not hang your wet swimwear or wring it when spinning as it may stretch the fibres. Do not use the tumble dryer. Excessive heat may damage swimwear's elastic fibres.
ADDITIONAL TIPS & PRECAUTIONS :
• Do not leave it to soak or in a wet ball.
• Change out of your swimwear soon after swimming: do not wear your wet swimwear for too long as it can wear the fibres down and make them slack.
• Wash the top and bottoms together inside out in a wash bag so they age at the same rate.
• Use a towel when sitting on rough surfaces (poolside, rocks, rattan chairs) to prevent damage to the fabric. Our swimwear is not guaranteed against snags and friction on rough surfaces. Wear a sarong or use a towel to prevent contact between your swimwear and anything that may snag or damage the fabric.
• This advice will help you maintain the elasticity, colours and shape of your swimwear for longer.
• Princesse tam.tam shall not be held responsible for fading due to high amounts of chlorine.