Care Guide
We’re committed to using only the best materials—kind to people, soft on the planet, and made to last (with your help).
Our silk viscose velvet can be gently machine washed on a cold cycle and steamed afterwards—go for it! But we don’t recommend washing our coats or suit jackets at home—blame the linings and shoulder pads. Leave those to the pros.
GENERAL TLC RULES
Over-washing is bad.
Sunshine is good.
Your clothes don’t need a spin every time you wear them. Sometimes they just
need a little air, a spot clean, or a moment in the shade.
PLC TIPS:
Sunlight is a natural deodoriser and mild antibacterial.
Hang your stuff in the breeze. Soap + cold water = magic.
Spot clean first, always. Tumble dryers are energy vampires and shrink clothes.
Hand washing beats dry cleaning for the planet.
FABRIC-SPECIFIC CARE
SILK
Silk isn’t as precious as it thinks it is. You can
wash some silks at home—gently.
Fill a bucket with cold water + mild detergent (we like Clothes Doctor).
Swirl your item around, soak it for a few minutes.
Rinse thoroughly. No wringing!
Lay flat on a towel and roll gently to remove water.
Dry flat in the shade, away from sunlight.
COTTON
Built tough but still deserves love.
Cold machine wash or hand wash = best.
Always wash with similar colours.
For hand washing: bucket + cold water + Clothes Doctor, swirl, soak, rinse well.
Gently press out water (no wringing!). Dry in the shade.
WOOL
Naturally antibacterial and warm. Not a fan of hot water.
Cold water only. Add Clothes Doctor wool detergent.
Swish, soak, rinse. Repeat til soap’s gone.
Press gently in a towel—no wringing.
Lay flat to dry. Shade is your friend.
For tricky stuff (coats, anything tailored), call an eco-dry cleaner.
MAN-MADE CELLULOSE (Lyocell, Modal)
Basically cotton’s more sustainable cousin.
Cold water only. Think of shrinkage and dyes!
Hand wash or delicate machine cycle.
Gentle detergent, soak and swish for a few mins.
Rinse well, squeeze softly (again, don’t wring).
Dry flat or hang in the shade.
SPOT CLEANING
Sometimes all you need is a quick fix.
Grab a damp cloth + soap.
Dab the mark, add a bit of soap, gently rub.
Rinse the cloth and blot off soap.
Use a hairdryer on low to dry the patch.
Speed is key—fresh stains are much easier to tackle.
For any questions please email: customercare@planetlovingcompany.com
