All our pure linen consists exclusively of flax thread. In half linen, the warp is cotton yarn and the weft is flax thread. When considering linen care, it is worth remembering that cotton soils more quickly than linen and must therefore be washed more often. So even if pure linen is a little more expensive than cotton, it can be more economical in the long run if the item is used often.

Linen curtains washing instructions

Please note that we do not advise washing made to measure linen curtains, cotton curtains or made to measure linen Roman blinds in water.

IMPORTANT: Do not wash linen curtains and blinds in water – dry cleaning ONLY. A very delicate hand wash may be possible in certain cases, but water can cause shrinkage unless the fabric is pre-shrunk. Note that linen can shrink in water at any temperature – hot water and tumble drying increase shrinkage further. Even with pre-washed fabrics, if the curtains are lined, the lining will shrink slightly, which will not give good results. For this reason, we warmly recommend dry cleaning only, so that your linen curtains and Roman blinds retain their original shape and colour.

Linen fabrics washing instructions

IMPORTANT: Do not wash our patterned fabrics in water or in the washing machine – dry cleaning ONLY. The Oeko-Tex certified inks we use will fade considerably if machine washed.

How you wash linen depends on whether the fabric is natural/unbleached, semi-bleached or coloured. Unbleached linen keeps its original colour best when washed with a detergent free of perborate and optical brighteners. Although linen has high abrasion resistance and tensile strength when wet, you should always wash linen as gently as possible – this way it will last for generations.

We recommend washing linen at 30–40°C as a rule. Keep in mind that linen can shrink in water at any temperature, and the cooler and gentler the wash, the better the fabric will keep its shape, sheen and strength. For more stubborn stains, a 60°C wash may be used occasionally – but never exceed 80°C, as this can reduce the elasticity, sheen and strength of the linen.

For thinner fabrics, such as many curtain fabrics, choose a gentler washing method than for thicker cloths. The easiest way is to use a large amount of water in relation to the number of items being washed. Particularly delicate items can be placed in a net bag to reduce wear from the washing machine. Spin-dry briefly and as gently as possible, and never mix linen with dark-coloured fabrics.

For coloured linen, follow the detergent manufacturer's instructions, choosing a colour wash at 40°C or below. If you wash by hand rather than in a machine, check the temperature with a thermometer and do not wash the fabric for longer than 15 minutes once maximum temperature has been reached.

Drying your linen fabrics

Avoid laying wet linen fabrics on top of one another – roll them together instead while still damp. Linen should not be tumble-dried, as heat and tumbling motion cause further shrinkage, and natural and dyed linen should not be dried in bright direct sunlight. Most of these linen washing instructions also apply to cotton fabrics.

(Please note: these are general instructions – some products need special treatment, so always follow the care instructions provided with each item.)