Fabric Care Guide
At Crescent, we strive to provide you with the timeless, elegant elements you need to develop a minimalist capsule wardrobe for every season. Using thoughtful design and the highest quality materials, you can expect durable clothing that lasts. To ensure your Crescent styles continue to deliver classic, effortless style for years, we encourage you to follow the proper care guidelines listed on the label. If you’re unsure about caring for your Crescent clothing, please refer to our fabric care guide for more information.
Cotton
Many of our button-up shirts, blouses, dresses, and tops are made with cotton, as it’s lightweight and breathable. Generally, when washing cotton pieces, we recommend turning them inside out and setting your machine to the delicates setting. If you have a temperature setting, wash them either on cold or below 40℉ to maintain the weave and stretch of the fabric. Please avoid harsh chemicals or bleach when washing.
To dry your cotton clothing, the best method to avoid shrinkage or warping is hang drying. However, if you’re short on space or time, you can use the dryer on tumble dry, low heat setting, or delicates. Remove clothing from the dryer as soon as possible to prevent wrinkles.
Linen
Another natural fabric, linen is made from the flax plant instead of the cotton plant to create ultra-lightweight styles that still offer the sturdy durability you need from your go-to pieces. To ensure the best possible care for linen clothing, we recommend hand-washing in cold water and hanging each piece to dry. However, some linen styles can be washed in a washing machine on a delicate setting. Choose a gentle detergent that’s scent and brightening agent-free to avoid any color alteration. Never use fabric softener or bleach on linen, as these can compromise the integrity of the fibers.
If your linen clothing is a simple design, you can tumble dry it in the machine on a low temperature setting. We recommend removing the clothing while it’s still damp and letting it air dry in a breezy area to ensure the fabric’s integrity.
Tencel
Tencel recently gained popularity as an eco-friendly material for clothing, as it’s produced from sustainably sourced wood through a process that eliminates water waste. It has also become popular because the resulting fabric offers a super soft feel and breathable comfort while maintaining a durable appeal.
When washing Tencel garments, you can use the washing machine on a low temperature. While hand washing is the safest for these types of clothes, washing them on delicates can still preserve their shape and integrity. Always turn your garments inside out before washing them. Since Tencel is already a very soft fabric, you should avoid softeners because these will cover your garment in a film that will detract from its breathability and comfort.
If you choose to hand wash your Tencel clothing, never wring them out before hanging them to dry. Instead, you should gently press the water from each piece. Don’t tumble dry Tencel clothing. Hang it to dry inside out, away from direct sunlight. Instead of ironing, we recommend using a steamer to get rid of wrinkles.
Denim
Denim styles are known for being extremely durable. However, most denim is made with cotton, which can suffer degradation if exposed to high temperatures or sunlight for long periods of time. In addition to storing jeans in a cool, dry, dark place to preserve their color and texture, you should also avoid washing them too frequently.
Wash your denim clothing after wearing it several times with as little detergent as possible. Laundry detergent can be harmful to denim, as it can harden and compromise the structure of the weave over time. We recommend washing denim around every couple of wears, using spot treatment to get rid of stains between washes.
When it comes to laundry day, you should wash denim inside out in cold water to prevent shrinkage and fading. Any harsh soaps or chemicals will cause the color of your denim to fade, so try to use natural, gentle, fragrance-free detergents. We also recommend line drying denim instead of using the dryer, as the dryer can warp this material. In fact, all the lint in your dryer after a cycle with denim is actually your jeans breaking down! Avoid the dryer and stick to the line.
Take Care
While this guide provides the basics for caring for and maintaining your clothing, it is essential to follow the instructions on the label for optimal best practices. Some clothing requires a little more attention, while other pieces will do well enough with the washing machine.
If you have any questions about these instructions, please reach out to our team for additional guidance. We’re happy to provide you with support for clothing care, sizing, and more. Please email us at cs@wearcrescent.com today.