Is linen sustainable?

Linen is one of the most sustainable fibers produced today, and that hasn’t changed since it was one of the first fibers to be used for clothing. Linen comes from the flax plant, during growth flax requires very little water to grow, it converts a large amount of CO2 into oxygen, and the whole plant gets used. At the end of its lifecycle, linen fabric can be composted back into the earth.

How to hand wash linen clothing?

Hand wash your linen garment in a clean sink filled with cool water. Use an eco-friendly detergent and gently agitate the garment to remove any dirt, sweat, and stains. Remove linen items from the soapy water, drain the sink and rinse your garment. Fill the sink with clean cold water and gently agitate the garment again, this time to remove any leftover soap. Repeat as needed until water is soap-free. Once the soap is removed, gently squeeze your linen items (do not twist) to remove excess water and hang in the shade to dry.

How to wash linen clothes in the machine?

Machine wash your linen clothes with like colors on a gentle cycle. Use cold water and a gentle eco-friendly detergent. Hang in the shade to dry. If needed, steam iron on high. Do not bleach.

How to store linen clothes?

Before placing your linen clothes in storage, wash them to remove any dirt, stains, or oils. Deter mold and pests by placing them in an airtight plastic container. Store the container in a cool dry place, away from sunlight. When removing your linen clothing from storage, hang them to release any wrinkles, and steam iron if needed.

How to keep linen clothes wrinkle-free?

Keep your linen clothes wrinkle-free by untangling them before washing and drying. As soon as they come out of the machine, hang them on a good-quality hanger. When folding linen items, limit the number of folds and keep them at the top of your clothing pile. Whether folded or hung, do not overcrowd them in your closet. As you move about your day wearing the linen we use here at Nomi Designs, it will naturally fold to your body without creating excessive wrinkles.

The best iron for linen clothes - What is the best iron to use for linen clothes?

The best iron to use for linen clothes is a good quality steam iron on high heat. Linen fabric needs to be dampened for the iron to work well. If needed, use a spray bottle filled with clean water to dampen your linen.

How to get wrinkles out of linen dress - How to get wrinkles out of linen?

Remove wrinkles from linen by ironing it while it's still damp. If needed, spritz the garment with water before ironing. Fill your iron with water and use the steam function. For stubborn wrinkles, use the highest temperature on your iron.

 How to stretch linen clothes - How to stretch out linen clothing?

Linen clothing will not stretch but it will relax over time. The more your linen clothing gets worn, the more it will naturally shape your body. To prevent your linen clothing from shrinkage, wash in cool water and keep it out of the dryer. To help manage shrinkage, here at Nomi Designs we pre-wash all of our linen before it gets cut and sewn into garments.

 How to unshrink linen dress - How to unshrink a linen garment?

If you have a shrunken linen garment, try this: soak it in warm water, let it sit for 10-15 minutes, gently squeeze the water from the garment, and drip dry. Iron while it’s still damp. When ironing, move your iron from the center of the garment to the edges, gently stretching the fabric back to its original shape. To protect the fabric iron on the reverse side or place a thin sheet of fabric between the iron and your garment.