Caring for your eco dyed fabric

Caring for your eco‑dyed fabrics is a gentle ritual that honors their unique beauty and natural origin. These fabrics are vibrant, meaningful—and delicate—so a mindful approach ensures they look and feel wonderful for years.

1. Wash with care 🌿-Eco‑dyed textiles are best washed by hand or on a very gentle machine cycle, using cold or lukewarm water (up to around 30 °C). Hot water risks fading or bleeding your beautiful colors . If machine washing is necessary, always use a mesh delicates bag and the mildest setting.

2. Use the right detergent-Select a pH‑neutral, eco‑friendly detergent or gentle soap (ideally pH 6.5–7.5). Harsh chemicals, bleaches, and even highly alkaline or acidic solutions can alter dye shades or degrade the fabric

3. First washes require care-Separate your eco‑dyed items and wash them alone for the first 2–3 times, especially dark shades—this prevents excess pigment from transferring onto other clothes. After that, you can wash like colors together

4. Handle gently—no scrubbing!-Avoid rubbing, vigorous wringing, or spot‑cleaning directly on stains. Instead, dissolve detergent in water, then gently immerse and stir the item. This helps maintain fiber integrity and preserves sheen and softness . For silk or wool, try using lanolin-rich wool wash or mild conditioner if the fabric feels stiff post-wash

5. Dry softly and in shade-Don’t tumble dry—air drying is essential. Lay pieces flat or hang out of direct sunlight to prevent fading and distortion. Never hang heavy wet silk by shoulders—it can stretch. Dry in the shade, neatly flattened or gently draped

6. Ironing with love-Use low to medium heat. For silk, iron inside‑out and place a slightly damp cloth between the iron and the fabric; avoid steam. Cotton can tolerate a bit more heat, but still iron on the reverse side to protect the eco‑print vibrancy