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You’ve just received the finest shirts in your wardrobe but aren’t sure how to look after them? Here is the guide to caring for your shirts and keeping them beautiful and bright for as long as possible, along with a few textile-care tips.
The golden rules
Sort your colours
Keep whites separate to avoid colour-run surprises - almost impossible to fix once they happen.
Turn up the collar and remove the collar stays
This reduces friction and stops the collar from wearing out too soon.
Turn up the collar and remove the collar stays
Flies, for example, can snag fabrics - so do them up before washing.
Opt for a 30°C wash
It’s greener and just as effective.
Don't spin too fast - it's the spin cycle that sets the creases
Choose a spin speed of no more than 900 rpm to prevent creasing and make ironing easier.
Never tumble dry
The tumble dryer risks wearing out the fabric prematurely and damaging the collar and cuffs.
Hang the shirt on a hanger straight out of the machine
Hung up properly, a shirt barely needs ironing!
Don't add fabric softener to your wash
Fabric softener is a chemical best avoided, especially on synthetic fibres.
Use stain remover for yellow stains
If the collar or armpits of a white shirt have discoloured from sweat, apply a spray-on stain remover (available in supermarkets), leave it to sit for a few minutes, then wash as usual. You can also go for more natural solutions such as bicarbonate of soda or white vinegar.
How do I care for my cotton shirt?
Washing my cotton shirt
Your cotton shirt washes easily with your usual laundry. Go for a 30°C wash, or 40°C if there are stains, along with a spin of no more than 800 rpm. Then dry it on a hanger.
Ironing my cotton shirt
With our easy-iron shirts, ironing is child’s play. Follow our tips on how to iron your shirt properly.
How do I care for my corduroy or flannel shirt?
Our corduroys and flannels are made from cotton. To keep these fabrics looking their best for as long as possible and preserve their distinctive textures, wash them inside out. Washing them right-side out can leave marks on the wales of the corduroy and damage the soft, napped feel of the flannel.
Worth knowing, too: a flannel that pills over time isn’t necessarily a sign of poor quality - it’s an entirely natural process. If you notice a few bobbles, carefully run a fabric shaver over them (a disposable razor can work too) and your shirt will look as good as new.
How do I care for my linen shirt?
Washing my linen shirt
As with cotton, linen is machine-washable at 30°C. Set your spin to no more than 400 rpm. It’s a fabric that can shift slightly depending on the temperature.
Ironing my linen shirt
Linen can seem tricky to iron, since it creases quickly. But that’s exactly the characteristic that gives it all its charm. So we’d suggest ironing your linen shirt while it’s still damp, or misting it with a little water beforehand.
Cotton-linen blend
Our cotton-linen fabrics give you the benefits of linen while being far more stable and less prone to creasing. That said, we’d recommend the same care as for linen - namely a gentler spin than for regular cotton.
How do I care for my wool shirt?
Our wool shirts are machine-washable. Choose a cold wool cycle, or 30°C max, with a gentle spin of 200 to 400 rpm at most.
Wool is a naturally antibacterial fibre. A wool shirt therefore doesn’t need frequent washing as long as it isn’t stained - simply air it after each wear.
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