Fabric Care Guide - Cotton

Cotton

Cotton breathes, making it cool and comfortable year-round. This strong fabric wears well and is used in a variety of textiles, including jeans, twill, corduroy, seersucker and of course, the ever-popular cotton T-shirt.

Cleaning While the care information for all cotton fabrics is similar, garments should be separated by weight. Lightweight cottons like T-shirts and knits should be washed and dried separately from heavier fabrics like denim. Machine-wash in a water temperature appropriate for the color of the load. Wash on a cycle that's appropriate for the construction of the items in the load. Use a gentle cycle for loosely woven or knitted cotton garments.

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Drying Tumble dry while dryer drum is cool on low heat settings or as recommended on care label. Or, you can reshape the garment and lay flat to dry.

Ironing Use the cotton setting on a warm iron while the garment is still damp.

Storing Cotton is sensitive to mildew and acid. Dry garment thoroughly before storing. Store in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight.