Treat stains immediately with a linen-safe solution: the sooner, the easier. Avoid anything with bleach on coloured pieces; it can lift the dye and damage the fibre.

Linen doesn't have wool's natural antibacterial properties, so it needs washing a little more regularly. We recommend 30°C on a gentle cycle, or hand washing for small treatments. Less heat means less stress on the fibre. This way linen that stays beautiful for longer. Turn coloured garments inside out before washing to protect the surface.

Give it a good shake straight out of the machine, then hang to dry away from direct sun. A light pull along the sleeves and seams while it's still damp takes care of most creases. Avoid the tumble dryer. Heat causes shrinkage and dulls the natural lustre of the cloth.

Linen wrinkles. That's part of its character, and most people come to love it. If you prefer a smoother finish, steam is gentler than iron. If you do iron, mist the garment lightly 5–10 minutes before as it makes the process much easier. Avoid pressing the same spot repeatedly over time, as the low elasticity of linen fibres means they can weaken with concentrated heat.

Hang your garments on wide wooden hangers if you can; they're kinder to the fabric and stitching than wire. Linen homewear and textiles can be folded and kept in a dry place.

Treat stains as soon as they happen with a gentle, linen-safe solution. For cotton-linen blends, avoid bleach. It weakens the fibres over time and can leave unwanted marks on coloured pieces.

Cotton is a little more forgiving than linen, but we still recommend 30°C on a gentle cycle. For our cotton-linen blend towels especially, cooler water preserves the softness and keeps the fibres in good shape for longer. Turn coloured garments inside out before washing.

Towels can go in the tumble dryer on a low setting. It actually helps restore a little softness. For cotton garments, hang drying is gentler and keeps their shape better. Either way, avoid high heat and direct sun, which can fade colour and stiffen the cloth over time.

Cotton responds well to both iron and steam. Iron while slightly damp for the smoothest result, or use a steamer for a quicker refresh. Medium heat is usually enough, no need to go high.

Hang garments on wide wooden hangers where you can. Towels can be folded and stored in a dry, ventilated space; avoid keeping them damp or packed too tightly, as cotton can develop a musty smell if airflow is limited.