General Care Information

Temperature: Due to recent advances in detergents, it is no longer necessary to wash your whites in hot water; warm water wash cycle can get them just as clean. If you have bright or dark colors, washing in cold water will help preserve the color.

Detergent: A good quality detergent can really help keep your textiles looking good wash after wash, if you follow the recommended quantity per wash load. If you have hard water, use more detergent, if you have soft water, use less detergent. If you have a new high capacity washer, using too much detergent can make your product look old before its time.

Bleach: Not all bleaches are designed for every product. Chlorine bleach is great for whites, but is not for colored items. Did you know that items made with spandex should not be bleached? Bleach overtime will significantly weaken the spandex fibers. If you use a detergent with color safe bleach built in, it is recommended that the detergent be thoroughly dissolved before adding the wash load.

Drying: Follow the drying instructions recommended on the care label. Drying at too high a temperature will dry items quickly, but can cause excessive shrinkage. To dry or fluff pillows, place them in pairs in the dryer on low or no heat setting with 2 tennis balls. The tennis balls help to restore fluff and loft to your pillows. This also works well with comforters, however, a large capacity dryer is recommended.

Softeners: Fabric softeners can help you keep your textiles soft and smelling fresh. However, liquid softeners can reduce the absorbency of towels and increase pilling of fleece blankets and throws. Occasional use is fine, but consistent and repeated use is not recommended.