Care guide

Well-cared-for bed linen becomes softer over time. Here are our recommendations by fabric. Always follow the care instructions on the individual product page and label.

General care

• Washing and drying: use the temperature and programme recommended for the specific fabric below.
• Before first use: wash according to the product's care instructions.
• Do not overload the drum: bed linen needs room to rinse properly.
• Avoid: bleach, harsh detergents and excessive fabric softener.
• Fasten buttons and zips before washing to help prevent snagging.

Egyptian cotton

Long-staple Egyptian cotton becomes softer with washing. Follow the instructions for the specific item.

• Duvet cover: wash at 30 °C with a gentle spin; air dry if possible; iron at a low temperature if needed.
• Fitted sheet and sateen pillowcase: wash at 40 °C with a moderate spin. Follow the individual label for drying and ironing.

Washed cotton percale

• Wash at 40 °C with a moderate spin.
• Air dry to preserve the fibres. Washed percale is meant to retain a light crease.
• Iron lightly if you prefer a crisp finish.

Washed linen

Linen's natural creasing is part of its character. It softens with washing and does not need ironing.

• Wash at 30 °C without overloading the drum.
• Dry flat, as indicated on the product pages. Avoid tumble drying.
• No ironing is needed. If you choose to iron, follow the care label.
• Do not use bleach.

Cotton gauze

Cotton gauze is naturally creased: this is part of its character.

• Wash at 30 °C with a gentle spin.
• Avoid high-temperature ironing to preserve the natural crinkle.
• Air drying is preferred to preserve the light drape.

Soft cotton

• Wash at 40 °C.
• Tumble drying on low heat is allowed; avoid overheating.
• No ironing is needed.

Eucalyptus lyocell

• Wash at 30 °C on a delicate cycle with mild detergent and a gentle spin.
• Air dry; do not tumble dry.
• If needed, iron on the reverse at a low temperature, following the label.

Mulberry silk

• Hand wash or machine wash at 30 °C on a silk programme, in a protective laundry bag.
• Use a silk detergent or mild, enzyme-free detergent.
• Do not wring or twist. Dry flat in the shade.
• Follow the label for ironing; use a very low temperature on the reverse with a cloth between the iron and fabric if permitted.

Satin

Satin is a weave and should not automatically be treated as silk. Follow the specific pillowcase label.

• For the Noctua satin pillowcase, wash at 30 °C on a delicate cycle, in a laundry bag.
• Air dry in the shade.

Duvets and pillows

• Always check the label first: a large-capacity machine or professional cleaning may be preferable, depending on the filling.
• The Hotel 4 Seasons duvet should be washed one duvet at a time at 30 °C.
• Dry duvets and pillows completely before use.
• Air your bedding regularly to restore the loft.
• Use a duvet cover and pillowcases to protect the filling and reduce the need for washing.

Cotton gauze throw

• Wash at 30 °C on a delicate cycle.
• Air dry or tumble dry on low heat: gauze becomes softer with every wash.
• Do not iron. Untangle the fringes by hand after drying.

Colours

• Wash dark colours separately for the first few washes.
• Avoid prolonged direct sunlight when drying, as it can fade colours.

Storage

Store clean, completely dry linen away from moisture. For easy storage, place a complete set inside one of its pillowcases to keep everything together.

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