Before putting any washing in your machine, we strongly recommend that you pay careful attention to the symbols on the product label. Following these care instructions will make your linen more attractive.

Explanations of the main universal washing care symbols can be found below:

Wash :
	Machine wash maximum temperature given
	Hand wash only
	Do not wash
Bleaching :
	Can be bleached
	Do not bleach
Drying :
	Can be tumble dried
	Tumble dry - medium heat
	Tumble dry - high heat
	Do not tumble dry
	Dry flat
Ironing :
	Iron - low setting
	Iron - medium setting
	Iron - high setting
	Do not iron
Professional cleaning :
	Professional cleaning
	Do not dry clean
	Professional cleaning with water
	Do not wash with water

For coloured fabrics, it is preferable to use a special detergent without bleaching agents, which may alter or fade the colour of your linen. With a detergent specifically for colours, the brightness of the colours will be retained.

For whites, choose a mild detergent or soap product and use the recommended amount. In this way your linen will retain its original whiteness.

In all cases, do not use too much detergent, as it is already very powerful and too much may cause damage to fibres

Natural fibres such as Linen and Cotton have an unbleached natural colour due to microscopic impurities.

The 'natural' colour is the original colour of the fibre. It is darker or lighter according to the nature of the fibre. The 'cream' colour is obtained after washing with detergent.

Over the course of repeated washes, the impurities are removed and cleaned by detergent products. You will see a bleaching of the fabric. It will occur more or less rapidly and be more or less pronounced depending on the products used. It is therefore important to follow the following specific care recommendations:

- systematically wash all the pieces from a set of linen at the same time

- use a mild detergent without a whitening agent

No, before each wash, make sure you separate your items into light or dark colours.

We recommend that you wash your set of bedding and any towelling of the same colour together.

We recommend that you wash your pillowcases and duvet covers inside out to protect the colours.

Do not wash your linen (in particular towelling) with clothing with buttons, hooks or zips, which may catch on fibres and damage delicate linen.

Natural fabrics are subject to a small amount of shrinkage the first time they are washed. The sizes of our products take this into account.

Nonetheless, if you wash and dry your linen at a high temperature, the shrinkage will be greater. So make sure that you use the correct washing and drying temperatures given to limit any shrinkage.

We recommend that you always treat stains before washing.

Here are some tips for easy stain removal:

Butter and margarine: dab with diluted washing up liquid. Repeat the operation several times if necessary. Then wash as usual.

Wax: Carefully remove the wax with your nail. Place the stained item between two pieces of tissue paper or blotting paper and press down with a hot iron. The remaining wax will be absorbed by the paper.

Coffee and tea: Apply a borax solution (1 measure of borax to 6 measures of water) directly to the stain. Then wash with warm soapy water.

Fruit and berries: Sprinkle with salt and mild liquid soap. Leave for a few hours and rinse thoroughly.

Grease: Sprinkle bicarbonate of soda or terre de Sommières (a fine clay powder) onto the stain and leave for a few hours. Scrape off and repeat the operation. Brush to remove the powder and wash as usual.

Mould and rust: Apply white vinegar or lemon juice to get rid of the mould. Leave in the sun to dry for a few hours. Wash as usual, but separate from other items.

Lipstick: Scrape off the maximum possible of the stain with a blunt knife. Use a stain removal product for fabrics before washing and rub with a clean white cloth. Then wash as usual.

Blood: Immediately clean any bloodstains with cold water (never use hot water, which will set the stain permanently) Then, leave to soak in cold water with two cups of salt for 24 hours and wash as usual.

Red wine and jam: rub immediately with sparkling water, then wash as normal.

We strongly advise you not to use bleach or other chlorine-based detergents. These products damage fibres and fade colours.

In general, it is neither necessary nor recommended to take items to the dry-cleaner's. However, some products (such as accessories) must be dry-cleaned to avoid them being spoiled. In all cases you should refer to your product's care label.

For your bed and table linen, yes, if the care instructions allow it. However, ensure that you use it at a low temperature and take the washing out before the end of the drying cycle. To avoid crumpling your linen and creating creases, do not completely fill your tumble dryer.

For your bathroom linen, tumble drying is recommended as it restores thickness and softness to your towels.

When the washing cycle is finished, dry your linen in the open air, spreading it out as far as possible.

Line drying will ensure less creasing.

We recommend that do not put your linen away until it is completely dry, and store it flat.

For ease of use, use a hot iron and iron your linen while it is still damp. We suggest that you iron your linen on the reverse side to avoid creases, marks and the deterioration of your product (embroidery, satin ribbons etc).

Before using them for the first time, wash your towels and bathrobes. The towelling will be softer and more absorbant *.

Make sure you always separate light and dark colours

We advise against using a fabric softener, as it makes towelling less absorbant. On the other hand, tumble drying is recommended as it restores thickness and softness to your towels.

* towelling reaches its maximum absorption capacity after several washes.

Yes, you can wash towelling with bed linen, as long as all your items are the same colour.

Yes, the satin ribbons as well as any embroidery are machine washable. We pay particular attention to our products and we guarantee that you can machine wash products according to their care labels.

However, you should iron products on the reverse side so as not to damage the finishings.