Garment Care Guide
DO
- Read the care label and follow the instructions it gives you.
- Use the washing temperature listed on the label.
- Dry items as stated on the care label. Particularly knitwear.
- When specified, wipe down faux leather items with a damp cloth only.
- Wash similar colours together, separate whites, dark & colours.
- Take your garment to a reputable dry cleaner if the item is marked as dry clean only.
DO NOT
- Soak coloured garments with white garments.
- Overload your washing machine.
- Use too much detergent.
- Use any detergents containing bleach.
- Tumble dry any item unless specified on the care label.
- Hang knitwear after washing, it will stretch out of shape.
- Take your laundry to your mum’s - take her out to lunch instead.
Garment shrinkage
All of our garments are fully wash and wear-tested to help prevent shrinkage and stretch occurring. Some of our garments are made from 100% viscose which is a natural fibre that does shrink when in contact with water. To get the size back it is really important to stretch the garment back into shape whilst wet. If you need too, a cool iron on the reverse of the fabric should also help bring it back to shape.
Be gentle!
The fabrics we use for our garments are delicate, so please be careful against rough surfaces and snagging. Do not wash them with zips, belts or anything likely to snag on the fabric.
Please be kind to your garment and only put it on a gentle wash. This will help prolong its life and keep it protected in the wash.
Wash only when required. This will extend the life of your garment (and the planet!).
Viscose Care Guide
Viscose is made from wood pulp, a naturally-occurring, cellulose-based raw material that shrinks by contact with water - Don't panic! After ironing the product will return to its original form. The shrinkage is not permanent.
- Delicate machine wash at 30 degrees with similar colours.
- Wash inside out.
- Allow to air dry.
- Stretch back into shape whilst wet.
- Iron whilst still damp to gain back the length.
- Iron inside out, through a cloth on low temperature.
- Do not tumble dry.
- Do not bleach.
LENZING™ ECOVERO™ Viscose Care Guide
This product is made using LENZING™ ECOVERO™ an eco-friendly sustainable alternative to traditional viscose. LENZING™ ECOVERO™ is derived from certified renewable wood sources using an ecologically responsible production process, meeting high environmental standards. LENZING™ ECOVERO™ generates 50% less emissions and water consumption than standard viscose and is fully biodegradable.
- Delicate machine wash at 30 degrees with similar colours.
- Wash inside out.
- Allow to air dry.
- Stretch back into shape whilst wet.
- Iron whilst still damp to gain back the length.
- Iron inside out, through a cloth on low temperature.
- Do not tumble dry.
- Do not bleach.
*LENZING™ and ECOVERO™ are trademarks of Lenzing AG
Organic Cotton Care Guide
Organic cotton is grown without the use of fertilizers, pesticides or any other toxic chemicals. The eco-conscious methods used in organic farming, support a sustainable environment, helping to maintain soil fertility resulting in 100% natural cotton, with no hidden nasties. It's hypoallergenic, so won't irritate your skin.
- Delicate machine wash at 30 degrees with similar colours.
- Dry flat or line dry and reshape when wet.
- Iron inside out on low temperature.
- Do not tumble dry.
- Do not bleach.
Mercerized Cotton Care Guide
Mercerisation is a textile finishing treatment for cotton which improves dye uptake and tear strength, reduces fabric shrinkage, and imparts a lustrous, silky look and feel.
- Cold Hand Wash with similar colours.
- Dry Flat and reshape when wet.
- Iron inside out on low temperature.
- Do not tumble dry.
- Do not bleach.
If you do have any questions or queries please consult your care label (inside every garment) or contact our friendly customer service team prior to washing - hello@sugarhillbrighton.com