Clothing made from natural materials - such as linen, cotton, silk, wool, viscose, or hemp - requires thoughtful care.
Below you’ll find a concise guide to caring for the most common fabrics used in our garments, so you can preserve their beauty and authenticity for years to come.
🌿 Linen
Linen garments bring the lightness of wind, the purity of nature, and the spirit of the earth. Cherished by our ancestors for its breathability, durability, and natural charm, linen still requires gentle handling.
Please note that linen tends to shrink, especially when exposed to high temperatures or vigorous spinning.
🔹 Wash in cool water-up to 40 °C (104 °F) for light colors and no more than 30 °C (86 °F) for dark ones.
🔹 Use mild gel detergents without bleach or chlorine.
🔹 Hand wash or use a delicate machine cycle - avoid twisting or wringing. Skip the spin cycle.
🔹 Dry in the shade, not under direct sun - preferably flat on a towel or hanging (without clothespins that may distort the fibers).
🔹 Iron while damp, using steam or a pressing cloth.
🌿 Hemp Fabric
A time-honored fabric cultivated lovingly by our grandmothers, hemp is strong, eco-friendly, and deeply traditional.
It softens over time, becoming even more pleasant to wear. Don’t fear frequent washing - it only improves the feel.
🔹 Wash at 30–40 °C (86–104 °F) to preserve shape and color.
🔹 Use quality detergents or gels that fully dissolve and contain no harsh additives.
🔹 You may tumble - dry to soften the fiber, though natural drying is best.
🔹 Avoid direct sunlight to prevent fading.
🔹 Iron while slightly damp, using steam if needed.
🌿 Viscose
Soft, silky, and elegant, viscose has the sheen of silk or wool and is a favorite in modern Ukrainian fashion.
It becomes fragile when wet, so treat it with care.
🔹 Hand wash or use a delicate machine cycle at 30–40 °C (86–104 °F).
🔹 Use mild detergents and add fabric softener when possible.
🔹 Do not wring or spin - let excess water drain naturally.
🔹 Dry in the shade, away from direct sunlight.
🔹 Iron slightly damp, on the “silk” setting, up to 150 °C (302 °F), with steam if desired.
🌿 Cotton
Cotton is widely used in both traditional and modern clothing. It’s breathable, skin-friendly, and easy to care for with just a few tips to keep it looking fresh.
🔹 Wash on a delicate or hand-wash cycle at up to 40 °C (104 °F) for lightweight fabrics or up to 60 °C (140 °F) for thicker ones.
🔹 Use liquid detergents, preferably without bleach.
🔹 Wash separately from synthetics - cotton “likes its own.”
🔹 Cotton wrinkles easily and may shrink, so avoid heavy spinning.
🔹 Dry in the shade on a flat surface or hang it with clothespins attached only at the top.
🔹 Iron slightly damp or with steam for the best finish.
🌿 Silk
Silk clothing carries echoes of the past - each piece crafted with inspiration and patience.
This luxurious fabric requires particular care.
🔹 Hand wash only, in cool or lukewarm water (up to 30 °C / 86 °F).
🔹 Do not soak, scrub, or wring - gently swish and rinse.
🔹 Let water drain naturally - do not twist or spin.
🔹 Dry in the shade on a hanger or flat surface.
🔹 Iron inside-out while slightly damp, on the “silk” setting, without spraying water.
🌿 Wool
Wool has warmed our ancestors for centuries. It breathes, retains warmth, and gives a feeling of comfort but needs gentle treatment.
🔹 Hand wash or use a wool cycle in the machine at 30–40 °C (86–104 °F).
🔹 Only use detergents designed for wool - gentle gels or powders.
🔹 Avoid wringing - gently press out water or skip spinning altogether.
🔹 Dry flat on a horizontal surface, away from direct sunlight to maintain shape.
🔹 Wool typically doesn’t require ironing. If needed, use steam or iron through a damp cloth.
🌿 Denim
Although not traditionally Ukrainian, denim has found a place in every wardrobe and blends beautifully with ethnic elements.
Durable yet appreciative of proper care:
🔹 Zip and button garments and turn them inside out before washing.
🔹 Wash separately, especially from light-colored items - denim tends to bleed.
🔹 Use gentle, bleach-free detergents.
🔹 Avoid heavy spinning - let water drain naturally.
🔹 Dry in the shade, avoiding sharp folds.
🔹 If ironing, do so while slightly damp, ideally from the inside.
Taking care of your clothing is about more than just keeping it clean – it’s a way of honouring the craftsmanship, natural materials and ancestral heritage that go into making every garment.
