Viscose, cotton and linen blends care guide
Viscose, cotton and linen are natural fibres that can absorb a lot of water, so allow your clothing to move freely during the wash and avoid heavy creasing by only half-filling the washing machine. Always check the care label for guidance and refer to our Washing care guide. Here’s how best to wash hem to help make them last, from OB’s Garment Technologist, Breda Conlon.
How to wash viscose, cotton and linen blends
1. To avoid colour transfer, separate dark/coloured items from white or lighter colours in the wash.
2. Use a mild detergent and cool-wash at 30 degrees on a low-speed short spin.
3. Remove promptly from the washing machine, place on a hanger and reshape while damp.
4. Line-dry or air-dry. Do not tumble dry as it can result in shrinkage of up to 10% and will shorten the lifespan of your item.
5. Once your item is almost dry, use a hot iron on reverse if needed, using steam to remove any heavy creases and define features such as the collar and cuffs.
6. Avoid using bleach on stains as this weakens the fibres and it may affect the colour of your item. Read our guide for How to remove stains from clothes.