Expert Garment Knowledge

The Fabric Care Guide

Every fabric has a language. We speak all of them. Understanding what your garments are made of changes everything about how they should be cared for.

8 Fabric Families

How we care for what you wear

Cotton & Oxford

200°C High Heat
Common in: Dress shirts, chinos, casual blazers
Our Technique Direct steam with tension, collar/cuff focused finishing
Home Care Tip

Steam while slightly damp for best results. Always hang immediately.

Linen & Linen Blends

215°C Maximum Heat
Common in: Summer suits, trousers, casual shirts
Our Technique Heavy steam with pressing for structured pieces, relaxed finish for casual
Home Care Tip

Linen wrinkles are character, not flaws. Steam creases, leave natural drape.

Silk & Charmeuse

150°C Low Heat
Common in: Blouses, ties, evening wear, lingerie
Our Technique Indirect steam only — never direct contact. Steamed from reverse side.
Home Care Tip

Never iron silk. Hang in a steamy bathroom as emergency fix. Avoid water spots.

Raw & Washed Denim

200°C High Heat
Common in: Jeans, jackets, selvedge pieces
Our Technique Inside-out steaming to preserve fade patterns. Crease removal without flattening texture.
Home Care Tip

Freeze to deodorize. Wash rarely. Steam to refresh between wears.

Wool & Merino

150°C Low-Medium Heat
Common in: Suits, overcoats, dress trousers, knitwear
Our Technique Hover steam with brush finish. Extra attention to lapels and shoulders.
Home Care Tip

Always hang suits on wide wooden hangers. Brush after each wear. Steam don't iron.

Cashmere & Alpaca

130°C Very Low Heat
Common in: Sweaters, scarves, luxury knitwear
Our Technique Gentle indirect steam. Laid flat on mesh, never hung wet. Pill removal if needed.
Home Care Tip

Fold, never hang. Cedar blocks in storage. Hand wash cold, reshape, dry flat.

Velvet & Corduroy

150°C Low Heat
Common in: Blazers, trousers, evening jackets
Our Technique Reverse-side steaming only. Nap restoration with specialty brush.
Home Care Tip

Hang with space between garments. Never press face-down. Steam from behind.

Technical & Performance Fabrics

120°C Lowest Heat
Common in: Athletic wear, outdoor gear, performance suiting
Our Technique Light steam for deodorizing and wrinkle release. Avoid sustained heat on synthetic fibers.
Home Care Tip

Machine wash cool, hang dry. Most technical fabrics don't need steaming — we handle the ones that do.

Not sure what your garment is made of?

We identify fabrics by sight and touch before any steam touches your garments. Fiber content, weave structure, dye sensitivity — we assess it all. Bring us the garment, and we'll tell you exactly how it should be cared for.

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