product care
we like to keep things simple, including our care instructions. there
are basic instructions on our packaging and labels, but here are
some more helpful hints.
a note about natural fibers
area fabrics are made from natural fibers so they’ll change with use,
washing, drying and time.
washing
all area items can be machine washed except for the wool blankets,
linen quilts and printed linen pillows (see about dry cleaning below)
- wash bedding before use in warm or cold water on the regular or
gentle cycle
- wash bedding separately from other laundry (separating light
and dark colors)
- wash cotton blankets separately to avoid shedding on other bedding
- remove damp bedding promptly from the washer and shake out before
drying to reduce wrinkling
drying
- tumble dry on low or medium heat and be careful not to over-dry.
it makes fabrics brittle and causes shrinking and wrinkling
- remove from dryer when slightly damp to avoid excess wrinkling
detergents
- use mild detergent
- use less detergent than the manufacturer recommends (too much
detergent weakens the fibers over time)
- fill the washer with water before adding detergent - do not put
detergent directly on fabrics to avoid discoloration
- use non-chlorine bleach on whites, but only if necessary (chlorine
bleach wears down fibers and can cause yellowing)
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