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A GUIDE TO XCVI

Fabric Care Guide

4-WAY STRETCH

Our stretch performance fabrics hold their shape well in a normal cold cycle - no special handling needed.

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BEST CARE:

  • WASH: Cold, mild detergent
  • BLEACH: None
  • DRY: Low

CORDUROY

Tip: Turn corduroy inside out before washing to protect the pile and keep it from picking up lint.

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BEST CARE:

  • WASH: Cold, mild detergent
  • BLEACH: None
  • DRY: Low

CROCHET

Tip: Open-work knits can catch on jewelry or clasps in the wash - a mesh laundry bag adds extra protection.

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BEST CARE:

  • WASH: Cold, mild detergent
  • BLEACH: None
  • DRY: Low

FLEECE

Wash with like fabrics - fleece can attract lint from towels and other high-shed items.

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BEST CARE:

  • WASH: Cold, mild detergent
  • BLEACH: None
  • DRY: Low

GAUZE

Good to know: Gauze's open weave is lightweight and breezy but can snag easily. A mesh wash bag helps keep it looking its best over time.

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BEST CARE:

  • WASH: Cold, mild detergent
  • BLEACH: None
  • DRY: Low

HEAVY KNIT

These include twill knits and velours, and fall into our standard/easy care category. You love them, and they will love you back.

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BEST CARE:

  • WASH: Cold, mild detergent
  • BLEACH: None
  • DRY: Low

JACQUARD

The woven pattern is set during production and holds up well to a standard cold cycle.

-

BEST CARE:

  • WASH: Cold, mild detergent
  • BLEACH: None
  • DRY: Low

KNIT

Our everyday-basics family - jerseys, ribs, and thermals all follow the general rule.

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BEST CARE:

  • WASH: Cold, mild detergent
  • BLEACH: None
  • DRY: Low

LINEN

Our recommendation: Hang-drying linen keeps its natural texture and softens the wrinkles you'd otherwise need to iron out.

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BEST CARE:

  • WASH: Cold, mild detergent
  • BLEACH: None
  • DRY: Low, or hang to dry

MESH

Most of the time it stands on its own, but sometimes used as trim or paneling - follow the care of the primary fabric it's paired with if in doubt.

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BEST CARE:

  • WASH: Cold, mild detergent
  • BLEACH: None
  • DRY: Low

POPLIN

Color tip: Less washing saves color - spot-clean between wears when you can, and wash a full load rather than a single piece.

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BEST CARE:

  • WASH: Cold, mild detergent
  • BLEACH: None
  • DRY: Low

SATIN

Usually mixed with our other fabrics, but plays nice with them in the wash, and keeps its sheen through a standard gentle cold cycle.

-

BEST CARE:

  • WASH: Cold, mild detergent
  • BLEACH: None
  • DRY: Low

SWEATER KNIT

Why it's different: Tumble drying can pull sweater knits out of shape. Laying flat keeps the fit true.

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BEST CARE:

  • WASH: Cold, mild detergent
  • BLEACH: None
  • DRY:  Lay flat - skip the dryer entirely

TERRY

Holds its loop pile well through a normal cold cycle.

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BEST CARE:

  • WASH: Cold, mild detergent
  • BLEACH: None
  • DRY: Low

TWILL

This one includes the many variations of twills we use, but for the most part they follow the same care instructions. (Indigo Twill likes to be dried on medium or low)

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BEST CARE:

  • WASH: Cold, mild detergent
  • BLEACH: None
  • DRY: Low or hang dry

WOVEN

These are the fabrics we use that don't fall into any of the above categories, but still fall into that easy to care for bucket. (They include: voile, crepe, and more...)

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BEST CARE:

  • WASH: Cold, mild detergent
  • BLEACH: None
  • DRY: Low

STANDARD CARE

Care: Wash Cold, Mild Detergent | Bleach: None | Dry: Low

  • 4-Way Stretch
  • Corduroy (Includes: Stretch Corduroy)
  • Crochet
  • Fleece
  • Gauze (Includes: Cocoon Gauze)
  • Heavy Knit (Includes: Twill Knit, Velour)
  • Jacquard
  • Knit (Includes: Light Knit, Jersey, Slub Jersey, Crepe [knit], Rib, Thermal)
  • Mesh
  • Poplin (Includes: Stretch Poplin, Premium Poplin)
  • Satin
  • Terry
  • Woven (Includes: Light Woven, Quilting, Voile, Crepe)

LINE/HANG CARE

Care: Wash Cold, Mild Detergent | Bleach: None | Dry: Low, or hang to dry

  • Linen (Includes: Light Linen)
  • Soft Twill

LAY FLAT CARE

Care: Wash Cold, Mild Detergent | Bleach: None | Dry: Lay flat — skip the dryer entirely

  • Sweater Knit

Why Your Sweaters Lose Their Shape

The Secret: Tumble drying a sweater knit in the dryer is the quickest way to ruin its fit! Laying sweater knits flat to dry preserves the elasticity and keeps the fit true every time.

Corduroy Has a "Pile" to Protect

Pro Tip: Corduroy’s distinct ribbed texture (the pile) can easily attract lint and wear down in the wash. Washing your corduroy pieces inside out keeps the fabric smooth, lint-free, and looking fresh.

Linen Gets Soft on the Line

Wrinkle Hack: You don't always need an iron for linen! Hang-drying linen preserves its natural, relaxed texture and naturally softens up the stubborn wrinkles.

Fleece is a "Lint Magnet"

Washing Rule: Fleece attracts floating lint like crazy—especially from towels or high-shed garments. Always wash fleece with like fabrics to keep it clean and pill-free.

Less Washing = Longer Color

Color Saver: Over-washing poplin and twill washes out rich dyes faster. Spot-cleaning between wears and opting for full laundry loads helps save your favorite garment's vibrant shade.

Save Delicate Crochet & Mesh

Protection Hack: Open-weave fabrics like crochet and breezy mesh snag easily on zippers, clasps, or jewelry in the wash. Popping them into a simple mesh laundry bag gives them an instant shield!

4-WAY STRETCH

Our stretch performance fabrics hold their shape well in a normal cold cycle - no special handling needed.

~

BEST CARE:

  • WASH: Cold, mild detergent
  • BLEACH: None
  • DRY: Low

CORDUROY

Tip: Turn corduroy inside out before washing to protect the pile and keep it from picking up lint.

-

BEST CARE:

  • WASH: Cold, mild detergent
  • BLEACH: None
  • DRY: Low

CROCHET

Tip: Open-work knits can catch on jewelry or clasps in the wash - a mesh laundry bag adds extra protection.

-

BEST CARE:

  • WASH: Cold, mild detergent
  • BLEACH: None
  • DRY: Low

FLEECE

Wash with like fabrics - fleece can attract lint from towels and other high-shed items.

-

BEST CARE:

  • WASH: Cold, mild detergent
  • BLEACH: None
  • DRY: Low

GAUZE

Good to know: Gauze's open weave is lightweight and breezy but can snag easily. A mesh wash bag helps keep it looking its best over time.

-

BEST CARE:

  • WASH: Cold, mild detergent
  • BLEACH: None
  • DRY: Low

HEAVY KNIT

These include twill knits and velours, and fall into our standard/easy care category. You love them, and they will love you back.

-

BEST CARE:

  • WASH: Cold, mild detergent
  • BLEACH: None
  • DRY: Low

JACQUARD

The woven pattern is set during production and holds up well to a standard cold cycle.

-

BEST CARE:

  • WASH: Cold, mild detergent
  • BLEACH: None
  • DRY: Low

KNIT

Our everyday-basics family - jerseys, ribs, and thermals all follow the general rule.

-

BEST CARE:

  • WASH: Cold, mild detergent
  • BLEACH: None
  • DRY: Low

LINEN

Our recommendation: Hang-drying linen keeps its natural texture and softens the wrinkles you'd otherwise need to iron out.

-

BEST CARE:

  • WASH: Cold, mild detergent
  • BLEACH: None
  • DRY: Low, or hang to dry

MESH

Most of the time it stands on its own, but sometimes used as trim or paneling - follow the care of the primary fabric it's paired with if in doubt.

-

BEST CARE:

  • WASH: Cold, mild detergent
  • BLEACH: None
  • DRY: Low

POPLIN

Color tip: Less washing saves color - spot-clean between wears when you can, and wash a full load rather than a single piece.

-

BEST CARE:

  • WASH: Cold, mild detergent
  • BLEACH: None
  • DRY: Low

SATIN

Usually mixed with our other fabrics, but plays nice with them in the wash, and keeps its sheen through a standard gentle cold cycle.

-

BEST CARE:

  • WASH: Cold, mild detergent
  • BLEACH: None
  • DRY: Low

SWEATER KNIT

Why it's different: Tumble drying can pull sweater knits out of shape. Laying flat keeps the fit true.

-

BEST CARE:

  • WASH: Cold, mild detergent
  • BLEACH: None
  • DRY:  Lay flat - skip the dryer entirely

TERRY

Holds its loop pile well through a normal cold cycle.

-

BEST CARE:

  • WASH: Cold, mild detergent
  • BLEACH: None
  • DRY: Low

TWILL

This one includes the many variations of twills we use, but for the most part they follow the same care instructions. (Indigo Twill likes to be dried on medium or low)

-

BEST CARE:

  • WASH: Cold, mild detergent
  • BLEACH: None
  • DRY: Low or hang dry

WOVEN

These are the fabrics we use that don't fall into any of the above categories, but still fall into that easy to care for bucket. (They include: voile, crepe, and more...)

-

BEST CARE:

  • WASH: Cold, mild detergent
  • BLEACH: None
  • DRY: Low

STANDARD CARE

Care: Wash Cold, Mild Detergent | Bleach: None | Dry: Low

  • 4-Way Stretch
  • Corduroy (Includes: Stretch Corduroy)
  • Crochet
  • Fleece
  • Gauze (Includes: Cocoon Gauze)
  • Heavy Knit (Includes: Twill Knit, Velour)
  • Jacquard
  • Knit (Includes: Light Knit, Jersey, Slub Jersey, Crepe [knit], Rib, Thermal)
  • Mesh
  • Poplin (Includes: Stretch Poplin, Premium Poplin)
  • Satin
  • Terry
  • Woven (Includes: Light Woven, Quilting, Voile, Crepe)

LINE/HANG CARE

Care: Wash Cold, Mild Detergent | Bleach: None | Dry: Low, or hang to dry

  • Linen (Includes: Light Linen)
  • Soft Twill

LAY FLAT CARE

Care: Wash Cold, Mild Detergent | Bleach: None | Dry: Lay flat — skip the dryer entirely

  • Sweater Knit

Why Your Sweaters Lose Their Shape

The Secret: Tumble drying a sweater knit in the dryer is the quickest way to ruin its fit! Laying sweater knits flat to dry preserves the elasticity and keeps the fit true every time.

Corduroy Has a "Pile" to Protect

Pro Tip: Corduroy’s distinct ribbed texture (the pile) can easily attract lint and wear down in the wash. Washing your corduroy pieces inside out keeps the fabric smooth, lint-free, and looking fresh.

Linen Gets Soft on the Line

Wrinkle Hack: You don't always need an iron for linen! Hang-drying linen preserves its natural, relaxed texture and naturally softens up the stubborn wrinkles.

Fleece is a "Lint Magnet"

Washing Rule: Fleece attracts floating lint like crazy—especially from towels or high-shed garments. Always wash fleece with like fabrics to keep it clean and pill-free.

Less Washing = Longer Color

Color Saver: Over-washing poplin and twill washes out rich dyes faster. Spot-cleaning between wears and opting for full laundry loads helps save your favorite garment's vibrant shade.

Save Delicate Crochet & Mesh

Protection Hack: Open-weave fabrics like crochet and breezy mesh snag easily on zippers, clasps, or jewelry in the wash. Popping them into a simple mesh laundry bag gives them an instant shield!