Machine Washable & Easy Care Clothing

Washing and drying instructions are separate parts of the care label. Check the method and temperature stated for each garment, including any requirement to reshape, line dry or dry flat. Do not assume that a piece suitable for a washing machine is also suitable for your tumble dryer.

Use the instructions for each item to decide the cycle, temperature and load. Consider colour, trims and any guidance about washing separately or inside out. A shared machine-wash instruction does not establish that every piece should go through the same wash, particularly when labels specify different settings or handling.

Those are different properties, so read the product’s information for any specific performance claim. A garment may have a practical washing method while still needing careful drying or ironing according to its label. Choose around the facilities and time you will have, particularly when you are planning clothes for travel.

Read the full care instructions and consider the laundry facilities at your destination. A piece may need a gentle cycle, particular drying space or time to dry before you wear it again. Plan enough outfits around that routine, and keep one available while other clothes are being cleaned.

Follow the label supplied with the actual garment and read any additional product-specific guidance. If it differs from the information you used while shopping, contact the store to resolve that difference before cleaning it. Keep washing, drying and ironing requirements together when deciding how to maintain the piece.