We test the fibre composition of our garments as sometimes, percentages of blends can vary. Through our testing, we can guarantee that what is listed in the product description is exactly what you’re getting.

We want our favourite colours and prints to stay bold and bright – but between work, play and laundering, there can be a lot of elements working against us. That’s why our colourfastness tests are developed to reflect daily life. We check for cross-staining and colour loss in wash cycles using steel balls to emulate real-world abrasion, and we test to make sure dyes don’t transfer onto other clothes or surfaces.

'WILL IT STAND UP TO WEAR AND TEAR?'

Yes! That’s where our performance testing comes in. We test to make sure the fabric doesn’t rip at the seams, that a stretch fabric will recover its shape by 90–95%, and that it can withstand abrasion and rubbing. Those last tests are done using a machine called a Martindale that rubs and abrades the fabric – up to 10,000 times for our high standards!

Cotton can be hand or machine washed in cold, warm, or hot water with similar colours. We recommend using cold water to prevent shrinkage and reduce the risk of dyes fading. Cotton can be warm tumble-dried, but we recommend line-drying in the shade as it’s gentler on the environment. Cotton can be ironed using a hot setting with steam. For best ironing results, iron whilst garment is still damp.

LINEN, HEMP & RAMIE

Linen can be hand or machine washed in cold or warm water (up to 40 °C) with similar colours. Use gentle detergents. Avoid using bleach or optical whiteners and don’t wring your linen out. Linen can be warm or cool tumble-dried, but we recommend line-drying in the shade as it’s gentler on the environment. You can iron linen with a warm to hot setting, but we love its natural creases so we often don’t bother!

Man-made cellulosics such as Tencel, lyocell or viscose can be hand or machine washed in cold water with a gentle laundry detergent, however some must be dry-cleaned only - please check the care label. These garments should be line dried and not tumble dried as they have more movement in the fibres and weave and can be prone to shrinkage. They can be ironed on the coolest setting, usually best ironed whilst still damp.

POLYESTER AND OTHER SYNTHETICS

Polyester can be hand or machine washed in cold or warm water (up to 40 °C) with similar colours. We recommend a cold wash as it requires less energy. Most detergents are suitable for polyester, but we always advise using a gentle option. Polyester dries quickly on the line, so we recommend only tumble drying when you need to on the coolest setting.