Cotton Fabric Guideline: Use hot water for whites & cold or warm for colors. Wash on a regular cycle. Dry on medium-low heat. Special Care: Cotton can be prone to shrinking, so be careful not to over-dry.
Denim Fabric Guideline: Wash in cold water unless heavily soiled, else warm water should be used. Denim can be dried on a delicate cycle. Special Care: Denim fares better when being hung to dry, just be sure to turn the item inside out to prevent fading.
Cashmere Fabric Guideline: Wash in cold water on a delicate cycle. Lay flat to dry to help maintain garment’s shape Special Care: For extra delicate garments, hand wash in cold water with mild detergent like Woolite.
Linen Fabric Guideline: Wash in a small load of cold water set to the delicate cycle. Dry on low heat. Special Care: Use a steam iron to restore linen to its pristine looking state after drying.
Nylon Fabric Guideline: Wash in warm or cold water on a regular cycle. Machine dry on low. Special Care: Use a gentle cycle to combat wrinkling.
Rayon Fabric Guideline: Rayon is best dry cleaned. Washing rayon can cause excessive shrinking as well as dye loss. Special Care: If you must wash rayon, hand wash in cold water and dry flat.
Silk Fabric Guideline: Silks should be dry cleaned. Special Care: Tutorials for hand washing silks can be found online, but only use these as a last
Spandex Fabric Guideline: Wash spandex in warm water on a gentle cycle. Hang spandex to dry to avoid damaging its elastic properties. Special Care: Use a mesh bag to help ensure your spandex does not lose its elasticity in the wash.
Wool Fabric Guideline: Generally, wool must be dry cleaned. However, check the label. Special Care: Some garments may allow for gentle cycles or a hand wash. Be sure to follow the directions on the label.
Acrylic Fabric Guideline: Wash in warm water on a regular cycle. Use a gentle dryer cycle to reduce unsightly pilling. Special Care: To further preserve the appearance of acrylic garments, lay flat to dry instead. This will help the item maintain its shape.