Keep your curtains fresh by following these drapery care guidelines.
Ensure your drapery investment will stand the test of time by following the correct care code for your fabric. Combine proper care with effective sunlight protection, and your curtains will remain beautiful for years to come. In all cases, regular care will minimise the need for additional cleaning. Always follow care label instruction sewn into the curtain. Exercise caution when spot cleaning. Test cleaning on a non-exposed surface. Avoid excess rubbing and abrasion. Below is just general guide only.
Type1: For use on specialty fabrics including velvets
- Dry clean only (P)
- Do not wash
- Do not iron
- Velvets should be steamed not pressed
- Possible shrinkage 3%
Type 2: For use on viscose/acetate and other fabrics that may shrink like silk and wool, particularly woollen scrims.
- Dry clean only (P)
- Do not wash
- Warm iron
- Possible shrinkage 3%
Type 3: For use on pigment printed or solid colour pigment and metallic prints on cotton and linen fabrics
- Do not dry clean (X)
- Warm hand wash in mild detergents, such as wool mixes
- Do not bleach
- Do not tumble dry
- Gentle spin dry
- Drip dry in shade
- Hang curtains by their hooks to dry
- Warm iron
- Possible shrinkage 3%
Type 4: For use on polyester and/or polyester blend fabrics
- Do not bleach
- Do not rub or wring
- Drip dry in shade. For best result rehang whilst damp
- Warm iron if required
- Dry cleanable (P)
- Possible shrinkage 3%
Type 5: For use on acrylic and modacrylic fabrics
- Warm hand wash
- Do not bleach
- Do not rub or wring
- Drip dry in shade. For best result rehang whilst damp
- Cool iron if required
- Dry cleanable(P)
- Possible shrinkage 3%
Type 6: For use on acrylic foam backed fabrics and flock coated fabrics of both man-made fibres and cotton that cannot be dry cleaned, such as pigment printed and metallic prints.
Regular care will minimise the need for additional cleaning. Always exercise caution when spot cleaning.
Test cleaning on non-exposed surface. Avoid excess rubbing and abrasion.
CLEANING:
Possible shrinkage 3%.
Washing:
Professional wet cleaning recommended.
DO NOT CLEAN IN A DOMESTIC WASHING MACHINE.
Hand wash in cool-to-warm water (max. 40°) Mild detergents, such as wool mixes are recommended. Do not bleach or soak, rub or wring. Drip dry in shade. Do not tumble dry. Hang curtains by their hooks to avoid sides touching. Do not use pegs. Do not iron/press coated side. Warm iron/press on fabric side only.
