Fabric Care Instructions

Caring for your Harriet bed linens well keeps them soft, beautiful and long-lasting. The guidance below is tailored to each of our fabrics. Always refer to the care label sewn into your individual product.

Linen Bedding

Pure linen is woven to last and only gets softer with every wash. A gentle, natural crinkle is part of its character.

WASHING INSTRUCTION

 

  • Machine wash on a gentle cycle in cool to warm water (max 40°C) with a mild detergent.
  • Wash separately, or with like colours, for the first few washes.
  • Don’t overload the machine — linen needs room to move.
  • No bleach. No fabric softener.

DRYING INSTRUCTION

Tumble dry on low and remove while still slightly damp, or line dry in the shade.

  • Avoid high heat, which weakens the fibres.

IRONING INSTRUCTION

  • Iron on a warm setting while still damp for a crisp finish, or leave as-is for a relaxed, lived-in look.

Good to know: Linen relaxes and softens over time — the more you wash and use it, the better it feels.

Cotton-Linen Bedding

The cotton-linen blend pairs the strength and smoothness of cotton with the breathability of linen. It is easy to live with and gets beautifully temperature-regulating with every wear.

WASHING INSTRUCTION

  • Machine wash on a gentle cycle in cool to warm water (max 40°C) with a mild detergent.
  • Wash with like colours.
  • No bleach. No fabric softener.

DRYING INSTRUCTION

  • Tumble dry on low and remove while slightly damp, or line dry in the shade.

IRONING INSTRUCTION

  • Iron on a medium setting if you prefer a smoother finish; a soft, relaxed texture is natural for this blend.

Good to know: Like pure linen, this fabric softens with use and becomes more supple over time.

Cotton Bedding

Pure cotton is crisp, breathable and hard-wearing. It is the easy-care choice for everyday comfort.

WASHING INSTRUCTION

  • Machine wash warm or cool (max 40°C) on a regular or gentle cycle with a mild detergent.
  • No bleach (use a colour-safe option for whites if needed).
  • Skip fabric softener to keep the weave breathable and absorbent.

DRYING INSTRUCTION

  • Tumble dry on low to medium and remove promptly to minimise wrinkles, or line dry.

IRONING INSTRUCTION

  • Iron on a medium-to-hot setting while slightly damp for a smooth, hotel-crisp finish.

Good to know: Wash before first use to bring out softness and breathability.

Linen Ruffle Flat Sheet and Linen Ruffle Pillowcases

Linen ruffle is a delicate, detailed piece that deserves a gentle touch.

The care label specifies dry cleaning. However, based on Harriet’s own testing, most customers can safely launder this sheet at home using the gentle method below.

WASHING INSTRUCTION

  • Place the sheet in a mesh laundry bag and machine wash on a cold, delicate cycle with a mild detergent. The laundry bag protects the ruffles from friction and snagging.
  • No bleach. No fabric softener.

DRYING INSTRUCTION

  • Hang dry only. Do not tumble dry. Heat and tumbling can distort the ruffles and shrink the fabric.
  • Reshape the ruffles gently while damp.

IRONING INSTRUCTION

  • If needed, iron on a low-to-warm setting, avoiding prolonged pressure directly on the ruffle detail.

Good to know: For the longest-lasting finish, or if in any doubt, dry cleaning remains the manufacturer-recommended option.


Cotton-Cashmere Bedding (95/5)

Cotton-Cashmere is a blend of plant-based cotton and protein-based cashmere. Because cashmere is the more delicate fibre, we recommend caring for the whole fabric as gently as the cashmere. This is the surest way to preserve its softness and prevent damage.

WASHING INSTRUCTION

  • Wash in cool or lukewarm water, no hotter than ~30°C. Heat is the main cause of cashmere shrinking and felting — this is the most important rule.
  • Use a gentle, pH-neutral, enzyme-free detergent, ideally a wool/cashmere or “delicates” formula. Enzymes in standard or biological detergents break down cashmere over time.
  • Machine wash on a delicate, wool or hand-wash cycle with a low spin and the shortest suitable cycle. Or hand wash in cool water with a short soak (10–30 minutes), swirling gently rather than scrubbing.
  • Place items in a mesh laundry bag to reduce friction.
  • Wash separately from rough or heavy items, especially towels, denim, and anything with zips or hooks.
  • Add detergent to the water rather than directly onto the fabric, and don’t overdose. Wash only as often as needed.
  • No bleach. No fabric softener (its residue coats fibres and actually increases pilling).

DRYING INSTRUCTION

  • Do not wring or twist. Press water out gently, or roll the item in a clean towel to absorb excess moisture.
  • Air-dry flat or on a rack where possible, reshaping while damp. Avoid hanging heavy wet items, which can stretch them out of shape.
  • If tumble drying, use the lowest heat and remove while still slightly damp, then finish air-drying. Keep away from harsh direct heat sources.

IRONING INSTRUCTION

  • Iron on a low temperature only, ideally with a thin cloth between the iron and the fabric. Avoid prolonged direct steam on the cashmere.

STORAGE INSTRUCTION

  • Store clean, dry and folded (not crammed) in a cool, dry, breathable space.
  • For long-term storage, protect against moths with a breathable cotton storage bag plus a natural deterrent such as cedar or lavender. Never store damp.

A NOTE ON PILLING: A LITTLE IS NORMAL AT FIRST

For fabrics containing cashmere, a small amount of pilling early in the product’s life is completely normal and not a sign of poor quality. Those tiny fibre balls are simply loose, short fibres from spinning and finishing working their way to the surface. With gentle care, pilling diminishes after the first few washes as the loose fibres shed and the surface settles.

To minimise pilling

  • Wash gently and cool: delicate/wool cycle, low spin, short cycle.
  • Use a mesh laundry bag, and give items room to move; don’t overcrowd the drum or dryer.
  • Wash separately from rough items (towels, denim) and anything with zips or hooks.
  • Skip fabric softener, and dry on low or no heat.
  • In hard-water areas, a clean-dissolving liquid detergent and an extra rinse can help.

To remove pills if they appear

  • Use a fabric shaver or cashmere comb, working gently in one direction over small sections. A fabric shaver is the safest tool for bedding, as it lifts pills without dragging the fabric.
  • A lint roller lifts light, loose fuzz.
  • Never yank pills off by hand — this can damage the weave.
  • Gentle, regular laundering actually helps the fibres relax and settle back to the surface, so normal care keeps things smooth over time.