How to wash your wax fabric?
If the fabric colours are not fixed and you want to keep them as they are, you will have to wash your products cold and by hand, in soapy water and separately. This will limit the risk of bleeding onto the rest of your laundry.
If the colours of your fabric do not run, as a precaution, it is still advisable to sort your items to be washed: dark colours on one side, lighter shades and white on the other. If your print is made up of several different colours (dark and light), wash the fabric separately.
The optimal washing temperature recommended for a wax fabric is 40°C. As most Coo-Mon accessories are made of materials other than wax, it is advisable to refer to the product page of the chosen item to obtain specific care instructions. A cold wash (temperature below 30°C) is generally suggested.
Choose a mild laundry detergent, without bleach, and preferably liquid.
For some accessories that cannot be washed (like the bow tie, the girl's headband, or the Obi belt), here is a technique in case of dirt: Apply a mild soap to a sponge or a damp, clean cloth, then rub gently. Then "rinse" by passing a damp cloth over it.
If you choose to have your laundry professionally dry cleaned, specify that a gentle process for delicate items be used.
Bleaching with bleach is obviously not recommended, as it would permanently change the colours of the fabric.
How to dry your wax fabric?
Most of our fashion accessories should be air dried flat, away from direct sunlight.
Some items can nevertheless be ironed, taking a few precautions. Always iron the reverse side of the fabric, at a temperature not exceeding 150°C. Never iron sensitive materials, such as Minky, leather or synthetic fabric. For added safety, you can use a damp cloth to place between the iron and the fabric to be ironed, in order to protect it from the heat.
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Trust a professional !
If you are short on time, or are worried that you will not follow the methods mentioned above as you should, we suggest that you call on the services of a fabric expert. Professional dry cleaners and specialized linen care professionals will take care of your textiles. Mastering a know-how for several decades, they will breathe new life into your clothes and accessories!
Tips for preserving the colours of your wax fabric for a long time
Grandma’s recipe: the power of vinegar!
If you didn't know it, here is the most famous and most appreciated grandmother's recipe, which will help you fix your colors!
To fix the color on the first wash, you will need:
- ½ cup white vinegar
- ½ cup salt
- 1L of lukewarm water (or the equivalent of a small basin)
Soak your garment or accessory for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Rinse with cold water, then re-immerse your item in water, without adding anything. If the water becomes colored, repeat the “vinegar-salt operation” until it becomes clear. When the colors no longer seem to run, wash with mild detergent, then rinse. Wring out. Then dry flat.
To maintain the color, occasionally add half a cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle!
In case of stains, washing with soapy water and white vinegar will be effective.
It is absolutely necessary to avoid drying wax in a dryer. It is better to spread it out and let it air dry.
Ironing is possible on cotton mode (180 to 200 degrees).
To preserve the waxed appearance of the fabric, it is advisable to wash it inside out.
The wax is made with a wax-based dye that does not bleed, so there is no need to worry about this.