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FABRIC CARE
Acrylic
Handle gently when wet to avoid shape loss. Take care with stain solvents. If ironing is needed, iron on the strongest side with a cool iron when the fabric is dry. Do not use steam or a damp cloth. Recommended washing temperature: 30°C to 40°C.

Acetate
Handle gently when wet to avoid shape loss. Take care with stain solvents. Iron evenly on the wrong side when damp with a cool iron. Recommended washing temperature: 30°C to 40°C.

Brocade
Dry clean only.

Broderie Anglais
Machine wash, unless very delicate.

Chiffon
Wash at a low temperature or dry clean. Cool iron when damp.

Chintz
Old chintz should be dry cleaned. Modern chintz can be machine washed according to the label.

Corduroy
Smooth the pile in the right direction with a clean, soft cloth while drying. Iron on the wrong side. Recommended washing temperature: Up to 60°C.

Cashmere
If there is no machine wash symbol on the label, hand wash it. Be gentle as over-vigorous washing causes matting. If using an automatic machine, select the wool cycle. Iron lightly on the wrong side under a damp cloth with a warm iron, or steam iron. Recommended washing temperature: 30°C to 35°C.

Cotton
Strong, hard-wearing cotton: Handle carefully to minimise colour run. Recommended washing temperature: 40°C to 90°C.
Drip-dry cotton: If the article has a special finish, do not wash at a high temperature. Recommended temperature: 50°C. Iron when slightly damp on the right side with a hot iron.

Lamb's wool
If there is no machine wash symbol on the label, hand wash it. Be gentle as over-vigorous washing causes matting. If using an automatic machine, select the wool cycle. Iron lightly on the wrong side under a damp cloth with a warm iron, or steam iron. Recommended washing temperature: 30°C to 35°C.

Linen
Linen washes and wears well and can be washed and ironed at high temperatures.White linen can withstand bleaches and boiling. Iron when damp on the right side with a hot iron. Recommended washing temperature: 40°C to 90°C.

Mohair
If there is no machine wash symbol on the label, hand wash it. Be gentle as over-vigorous washing causes matting. If using an automatic machine, select the wool cycle. Iron lightly on the wrong side under a damp cloth with a warm iron, or steam iron. Recommended washing temperature: 30°C to 35°C.

Muslin
After washing, gently stretch the fabric while damp. Recommended washing temperature: Can be washed at high temperatures.

Nylon
Wash frequently to prevent soiling being absorbed into the fibre. Iron when nearly dry on the wrong side with a cool iron to prevent glazing. Recommended washing temperature: 30°C to 40°C.

Satin
Upholstery satin should be dry cleaned. Iron while damp on the reverse side to restore sheen. Recommended washing temperature: Dress satin should be washed at medium temperatures.

Viyella
Wash on a very gentle wool programme. Cool iron while damp. Recommended washing temperature: Low.

Wool
If there is no machine wash symbol on the label, hand wash it. Be gentle as over-vigorous washing causes matting. If using an automatic machine, select the wool cycle. Iron lightly on the wrong side under a damp cloth with a warm iron, or steam iron. Recommended washing temperature: 30°C to 35°C.
