Care Instructions
FOR ALL FABRICS
— Wash dark colors separately, especially during the first few washes.
— Do not overload the washer or dryer.
— Remove garments promptly from the dryer to reduce wrinkling.
— Avoid high heat unless specifically instructed on the garment care label.
Always follow the sewn-in care label for the specific garment.
EXPECT
WASH
DRY
AVOID
STAINS
AVOID
100% Cotton
JERSEY, OXFORD, POPLIN, TWILL, FRENCH TWILL, CANVAS, DENIM, CHAMBRAY, PIQUE
Up to 3–5% shrinkage during the first few washes. Some fading is normal over time, especially with darker colors, denim, and heavily washed fabrics.
DRY
For white cotton, use an oxygen-based stain remover when possible. Chlorine bleach should only be used sparingly, diluted, and on white garments only. Direct or repeated bleach use can weaken fibers and shorten the life of the garment.
STAINS
Machine wash cold with like colors.
Machine wash cold with like colors.
Hot water, high dryer heat, and over-drying.
Tumble dry low or hang dry when possible.
Hot water, high dryer heat, and over-drying.
For white cotton, use an oxygen-based stain remover when possible. Chlorine bleach should only be used sparingly, diluted, and on white garments only. Direct or repeated bleach use can weaken fibers and shorten the life of the garment.
Care Instructions
- Wash dark colors separately, especially during the first few washes.
- Do not overload the washer or dryer.
- Remove garments promptly from the dryer to reduce wrinkling.
- Avoid high heat unless specifically instructed on the garment care label.
Always follow the sewn-in care label for the specific garment.
100% Cotton
Jersey, Oxford, Poplin, Twill, French Twill, Canvas, Denim, Chambray, Pique
- Expect
- Up to 3–5% shrinkage during the first few washes. Some fading is normal over time, especially with darker colors, denim, and heavily washed fabrics.
- Wash
- Machine wash cold with like colors.
- Dry
- Tumble dry low or hang dry when possible.
- Avoid
- Hot water, high dryer heat, and over-drying.
- Stains
- For white cotton, use an oxygen-based stain remover when possible. Chlorine bleach should only be used sparingly, diluted, and on white garments only. Direct or repeated bleach use can weaken fibers and shorten the life of the garment.
Linen & Linen Blends
- Expect
- Up to 3–5% shrinkage during the first few washes. Linen naturally softens, relaxes, wrinkles, and fades slightly with wear and washing. That is part of the fabric, not a defect.
- Wash
- Machine wash cold with like colors.
- Dry
- Tumble dry low or hang dry.
- Iron / Steam
- Use low to medium heat as needed.
- Note
- If wrinkling is a concern, choose a linen blend. Linen blends are easier to maintain but will still have some natural texture.
Poly/Cotton Blends
- Expect
- Minor shrinkage, generally less than 100% cotton.
- Wash
- Machine wash cold or warm with like colors.
- Dry
- Tumble dry low or medium.
- Avoid
- High heat, which can affect shape, finish, and long-term wear.
Polyester & Performance Fabrics
- Expect
- Excellent durability, color retention, quick drying, and strong resistance to shrinkage.
- Wash
- Machine wash cold or warm.
- Dry
- Tumble dry low or medium.
- Avoid
- High heat, fabric softener, and direct ironing unless the care label allows it. High heat can damage synthetic fibers, create shine marks, or permanently affect the surface of the fabric.
Suiting, Dresses & Specialty Fabrics
Tropical Wool, Wool Blends, Poly Wool, Sharkskin Poly, Barbie Gabardine, Stretch Double Crepe
- Care
- Structured garments, lined pieces, wool-based fabrics, and specialty dress fabrics should be dry cleaned only unless the garment care label says otherwise.
- Exception
- Cotton jersey, linen, and linen-blend dresses may follow the fabric-specific care instructions above.
Aprons
- Prep
- Tie apron straps loosely before washing to reduce tangling and stress on the seams.
- Wash
- Machine wash cold or warm with like colors.
- Dry
- Tumble dry low.
- Avoid
- Excessive dryer time and high heat. Too much tumbling can twist straps, weaken stitching, and shorten the life of the apron.