Linum recommends washing cotton textiles at 60 degrees. In fact, some colours set better when washed at this temperature. All our buttons and zips can be washed at the same temperature. All cotton items produced by Linum can be tumble dried. However, we do not recommend tumble drying as it is very hard on textiles made by natural fibres.
Prewash
In order o ensure customer satisfaction most Linum textiles are prewashed. The products that are not prewashed are handloomed runners and placemats, rugs as well as our waffled towels.
Linen
Linen should not repeatedly be folded in the same place as this can cause the fibres to break and create permanent creasing. Natural untreated linen should not be washed with detergents which contains optical whiteners. Our linen products should not be tumbledried but ironed while damp.
Wool and Silk
Wool and silk should not be washed in temperatures higher than 40 degrees and always handled with special care. Use a detergent designed especially for washing at 40 degrees. Ironing should be carried out at medium temperature. Make sure that white wools or silks are never dried in direct sunlight as this can cause miscolouring.
Handwash of wool and silk
Some untreated wools or silks are marked ”handwash, max 40 degrees” or ”handle with special care”. Always use a soapbased detergent or other that has been specially formulated for washing at 40 degrees. Do not soak the items but wash them gently in lukewarm water and ensure that any detergent has been properly dissolved. Rinse thoroughly. Dry heavy knits on a flat surface.
”Oil Cloth” Fabric
Our ”oil cloth” fabric is coated with a microfilm of acrylate giving the fabric a dirt repellent surface. If the fabric has a stain, try to remove it as soon as possible by rubbing gently with a damp cloth. Do not use anything abrasive as this can damage the surface. If you can’t remove the stains this way, you can wash it in 40 degrees and hang to dry. Do not use fabric softner or chlorine. Always iron the acrylate fabric on the reverse side making the coating more durable.
Pillows and padding
Our seat cushions are 100% polyester fibre. Polyester also lines the interior of most of our quilted bedspreads and throws (except Diamond, Stitch and Wave which have a cotton filling). The polyester filling facilitates the care and drying of lined items.
