Care Guide
The first step to a long lasting wardrobe is to care for your garments
Cashmere Care
Cashmere Care
Cashmere comes from Mongolian goat hairs and can therefore be washed in water, either by hand (recommended option) or washing machine. If your cashmere is stained, dry cleaning is the best option. Always turn the garment inside out. For hand-wash use cool water, and a delicate or specialist washing detergent Ph 8+. You can also use baby shampoo to maintain an ultra-soft texture.
By machine, wash your cashmere knitwear only on a delicate, wool or hand wash cycle at a cool temperature of 30°C, using a short cycle on a low spin (no more than 30 minutes). Be careful not to leave the garment inside the machine after washing.
For Silk-Cashmere, you can follow this cashmere care guide.
The cardinal rule of cashmere storage: fold, don’t hang as it will distort the shape of your garment. When not using for an extended period, place inside a dust bag or resealable garment container to protect it from moths; place lavender or mothballs inside. Hanging rosemary in your wardrobe is an effective organic alternative.
To remove creases, turn your garment inside out and iron at a low temperature with a cloth between the cashmere and the iron. Never iron directly onto the garment.
Pilling is normal for cashmere due to the shorter fibres compared to wool. When this starts to be more noticeable, it can be easily removed using a Luca Faloni cashmere comb. Lay your knit on a hard, flat surface and brush from top to bottom in short strokes, applying medium pressure. This process will make the garment look like new. After this initial pilling removal session, the garment will pill less often, but it is good practice to repeat this once per season. For Silk-Cashmere, you can follow this cashmere care guide.
Cotton Care
Cotton Care
Before washing, undo all the buttons, including the cuffs and remove any collar stays. Wash inside out to expose the fibres to less stress, prolonging the lifetime of the garment and to protect the buttons.
Remember, where necessary wash dark and light colours separately.
Cotton shirts and polos or can typically withstand high heat. For best results, garments should be slightly moist and iron on the reverse.
1. Collar
Spray the shirt collar with water to lightly moisten. Lay the collar flat and start ironing the underside from one point to another. Flip the collar over and repeat on the other side.
2. Cuffs
Spread the button cuffs open. Iron both sides of the cuff but avoid ironing over the buttons.
3. Front
Move the iron carefully around the shirt’s front buttons. Iron each side of the shirt, moving the iron from the shoulder down to the bottom.
4. Back
Anchor one of the shirt’s sleeves into the square edge of your ironing board and lay the shirt flat. Start ironing at the top of the shirt and then move the iron down. Slide the shirt over to iron the other half of the shirt.
5. Sleeves
Use the sleeve seam as your guide for laying the shirt sleeve flat on the ironing board. Make sure the sleeve is flat and smooth before you iron or else you may be cementing creases on the other side. Start ironing from the top of the sleeve to the cuff and repeat on the other side.
Cotton Piqué Care
Cotton Piqué Care
Ensure you wash dark and light colours separately and inside out, at a temperature of 30° with a normal spin cycle. Wash inside out to expose the fibres to less stress, prolonging the lifetime of the garment and to protect the buttons. Remove your shirt from the washing machine as soon as the cycle is over.
LINEN CARE
LINEN CARE
With every wash, linen becomes softer and its natural beauty and lustrous quality are enhanced. Linen is highly absorbent and benefits from being washed separately from other fabrics. Wash in lukewarm or 30°C (cold) and if possible, use a mild soap or a non-biological detergent to maintain the colour of your linen. Wash inside out on a low cycle, to prevent colour loss and not to damage the buttons. Remember, never tumble or bleach linen as the harsh chemicals damage and degrade the fibres of the cloth.
Explore Our Linen CollectionFor the best results, run your iron across the front and reverse whilst the linen is still a little bit damp so it will be easier to remove creases. To remove additional wrinkles, lay a damp, neutral coloured cotton T-shirt over your linen before running a warm iron on a high steam setting across it.
Explore Our Linen CollectionLEATHER CARE
LEATHER CARE
Our premium full grain, naturally tanned leather requires relatively little care. If you expose it to the elements, our leather will develop a unique and desirable patina. However, we recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight and moisture. Should your bag come into contact with water, dry it carefully with an absorbent non-pilling cloth. Excessive water can leave a mark on the leather so pat dry immediately and allow the leather to dry naturally to eliminate further damage. Do not place the bag next to a radiator or attempt to dry it with a hair dryer.
EXPLORE OUR LEATHER COLLECTIONAppreciate the natural patina inherent to the life of your bag. You do not need any special products to keep your leather looking good. From time to time, damp a soft cloth and gently clean the surface of your bag. The general rule to clean leather is being gentle and let the product air dry.
Keep leather away from heat sources if you don’t want it to dry out. Moreover, in case the leather is vegetable-tanned, intense light could make it become darker and could cause marks due to premature aging, not to be confused with stains or scratches due to usage.
Store your leather product safely by wrapping it in a soft cloth or in its original Luca Faloni dust bag, which protects against damage and dust while letting the product breathe.
Place white tissue paper or non-transferable coloured paper inside your bag to help keep its natural shape during storage. But don’t use newspaper as this could stain the lining or the leather.
Luca Faloni Repair Service
Complimentary repairs are available in store for all your treasured cashmere garments.
Get in touch with our customer service team at care@lucafaloni.com or just drop by at our stores.
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