Our JEWELRY is generally made of a combination of natural stones and materials, glass seed beads, and waterproof stainless steel hoops as well as PVD plated with real gold. Caring for our jewelry includes adding a few easy steps to our daily routine as well as including cleaning to keep jewelry shining for longer.
DAILY CARE
Although stainless steel is durable it is also important to avoid extreme and rough handling of your jewelry. PVD plating makes jewellery sweat, shower and swim resistant but for the best care remove jewellery during these activities or when using harsh cleaning agents. Wear your jewellery after apply perfume(s), body lotion and oils as contact with these can alter the shine. Lastly, wiping your jewelry after use with a microfibre cloth to remove oils and sweat as well as maintain shine.
CLEAN
For a thorough clean of waterproof stainless steel jewelry, for our Silver Freshwater Drop Earrings, first remove stones/beads from stainless steel hoops. Then, mix warm water and neutral soap, and immerse hoops for 1-2 minutes. Gently rub areas with accumulated dirt and grease then use warm water to rinse. Lastly, with a few gentle strokes wipe dry with a microfibre cloth. For stones or beads wipe gently with slightly damp microfibre cloth followed by a dry microfibre cloth to dry.
STORE
Store in a cool dry place preferrably in individual pouches or lined jewelry box to avoid scratches.
RAMIE LINEN is a blend of ramie and cotton, called ‘ramie linen’ due to its similar look to flax linen. It is highly durable and breathable. It softens with each wash and is lightweight, hypoallergenic and resistant to bacteria, mold and rot.
WASH
Wash by hand or machine on the delicate cycle setting at a low temperature (max. 30°C to 40°C) with mild detergent. Always avoid conventional bleach and softeners so not to damage the fabric. Treat stains immediately to avoid hard rubbing. Protect your ramie linen garments further by always washing them inside out with similar colours.
DRY
Avoid tumble-drying, if possible. If you must tumble dry, dry on the lowest temperature setting to preserve the fibres and avoid a considerable amount of energy. Instead, hang-dry flat in the shade immediately after removing them from the washing machine or hand washing to avoid sun damage and excessive stiffness.
IRON
Steam iron the garment inside out while slightly damp. It is best to hover over the garment using the iron’s steam or press on the lowest possible setting.
COTTON is strong, breathable and comfortable. It absorbs quickly, absorbs moisture, can withstand heat and easy to maintain.
WASH
Normal cycle setting at a low temperature (max. 30°C to 40°C) with mild detergent. Avoid conventional bleach and softeners so not to damage the fabric. Protect your cotton garments further by always washing them inside out with similar colours.
DRY
Avoid tumble-drying, it can speed up the aging of cotton garments, may cause shrinkage, and also use a considerable amount of energy. Instead, hang-dry immediately after removing them from the washing machine. If you must tumble-dry use the air cycle (no heat).
IRON
Gently shaking out your cotton clothes while damp can often be enough to remove wrinkles naturally. You can iron at low to medium heat, starting at the lowest heat setting and gradually adjusting as needed.
our DENIM is made of 100% cotton with twill weave which gives it great strength and hold. It is durable and breathable with a unique fading and ‘breaking in’ process over time, It also ages better the less you wash it.
WASH
Spot clean minor stains with mild detergent or gently soak in cold water to preserve colour and fabric integrity. Avoid bleach and softeners as well as wringing as it distorts shape and damages weave structure, instead roll denim and gently press. If you must, machine wash inside out on a delicate cycle setting at a low temperature (30°C) with a mild detergent.
DRY
Avoid tumble-drying, it can speed up the aging of your denim, may cause shrinkage and fabric warping as well as use a considerable amount of energy. Instead, hang or air-dry flat in the shade. If you must, tumble-dry on air cycle (no heat).
IRON
You can iron inside out at high heat while slightly damp or steam. Avoid ironing over hardware on your denim. You can also hang denim in the bathroom during a hot shower.
Quality knitwear made from natural materials is a lifetime investment and treating as such is best.
WASH
Wash by hand using cold water and laundry detergent. Harsh detergents and bleach, can damage your knits. Avoid rubbing and scrubbing your knitwear, it can cause surface wear; instead soak for up to 10 minutes before thoroughly rinsing with clean water.
DRY
Drying knits the right way maintains their quality and shape since they easily stretch. Avoid wringing or hang-drying especially when wet. Instead, roll the garment in a clean, dry towel before gently pressing it. Once the towel absorbs the excess water, carefully ease your knit into shape and lay it flat on top of a drying rack.
DOs & DON’Ts
- Generally, avoid exposing your knits to high temperatures and direct sunlight.
- Only iron when absolutely necessary, low-temperature setting with a protective, clean cloth between the fabric and the iron.
- Never tumble-dry knitwear; it can cause damage and might even shrink your garment.
- Avoid over-washing your knits
PILLING & PULLED YARNS
Some knitwear will soften with each wear, but it might also start to show ‘pilling’ – which are small pieces of fluff that appear mainly in areas that are subject to friction during wear. Pilling can’t be fully avoided and is not a sign of poor quality.
You can reduce it by limiting friction where possible, e.g. by avoiding bags and belts that rub against your knit fabric. You can remove pilling by gently plucking it off by hand. Be careful with pill removing devices, as they can damage the fabric.
Sometimes you might snag your knitwear on jewellery or other objects and pull a thread loose. If this happens, you can easily pull the yarn to the inside of the garment using a crochet hook before securing it in a knot. Don’t pulling it too hard, or cut the thread, this will create a hole.
Holes can easily be mended, in a process called ‘darning’ – or repaired by a professional.
Always try to treat clothes stains immediately Natural materials such as cotton, linen, and wool generally tend to be very absorbent, the longer you wait, the harder it will be to get rid of it.
There’s no universal fix for stains but here are a few things to keep in mind for fresh and set stains:
Choose the right water temperature. Hot or warm water is recommended for fatty stains only. Stains from coffee, blood, chocolate, ketchup, grass, fruit, berries, and red wine should be rinsed with cold water instead.
Use gentle detergents. If water alone does not work, add some laundry detergent. Some garments made from wool and TENCEL™ or knitwear should not be rubbed or scrubbed, but instead, gently dabbed using a clean cloth.
Avoid harsh stain removers or bleach, these can damage the fabric surface of your garments. If treating with water and detergent is not enough, try to repeat the process a few times. If a stain is severe and afraid of ruining the garment, it’s safer to take it to a cleaner.
HANG STURDY FABRICS. Use hangers to hang sturdy clothes that are not stretchy. Placing your clothes the way you would like them to sit on your body, e.g. close zippers and buttons, to help maintain your clothes quality and fit.
FOLD STRETCHY FABRICS. Clothes that are stretchy can easily lose their shape on hangers. Therefore, fold and store in closet drawers or shelves. Avoid stacking too many on top of each other, to avoid wrinkles. When hanging T-shirts, never insert or take out the hanger through the collar to avoid stretching and damage, use the bottom.
PROTECT FROM MOTHS. Unfortunately, certain materials attract moths, always store your clothes in a dry and clean state. Dried cedar or lavender, as well as gently shaking out your clothes can also help protect your garments from moths.
STORING SEASONAL CLOTHING. If you’re packing some of your clothes away, they must be completely dry and clean to avoid mold, mildew, and stains. Place your neatly folded garments in boxes and store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated space. Use dried cedar or lavender to protect your clothes from moths.