Linen Care Guide

Linen is a natural fabric valued for its strength and texture. With the right linen care, your garments will soften over time and remain part of your wardrobe for many seasons.

This guide explains how to wash, dry, iron, and store linen clothing properly.

How to Wash Linen Clothing

Proper linen care starts with gentle washing. You can machine wash or hand wash linen garments using mild detergent and cool or lukewarm water, especially for structured pieces made from heavy linen.

Wash similar colours together, especially during the first wash.
Choose a gentle cycle.
Do not overload the washing machine.
Avoid bleach and strong chemicals.

Linen fibres relax with every wash. Slight stiffness after the first wash is normal — the fabric becomes softer with wear. If needed, treat stains before washing using mild soap and cold water.

Can You Machine Wash Linen?

Yes. Most linen clothing can be machine washed. Select a gentle cycle and low spin setting. High temperatures may cause shrinkage, so keep the water cool or lukewarm.

Always check the care label, especially for structured or heavy linen garments.

Drying Linen Garments

Air drying supports long-term linen care and helps maintain the fabric’s structure.

Gently reshape garments while damp.
Hang or lay flat to dry.
Avoid wringing or twisting the fabric.

You may tumble dry on low heat, but remove the garment while slightly damp to reduce creasing and make ironing easier.

How to Iron Linen

Wrinkles are part of linen’s natural character. If you prefer a smoother look:

Iron while the garment is slightly damp.
Use steam for better results.
Iron inside out, especially for darker colours.
Heavy linen may require additional steam and time.

Many choose to embrace linen’s relaxed texture as part of its charm.

Does Linen Shrink?

Linen naturally reacts to heat, which is why it may shrink if washed at high temperatures. To prevent this, we wash all Linenfox garments after sewing. This allows the fabric to settle and ensures your piece will not shrink under normal washing conditions.

Because the linen has already been pre-washed, you should not experience additional shrinkage when following standard care instructions. However, noticeable shrinkage may occur if the garment is exposed to very high washing or drying temperatures. For best results, we recommend washing in cool or lukewarm water and avoiding high heat when drying.

How to Store Linen Clothing

For long-term linen care:

Store garments fully dry.
Choose a cool, well-ventilated space.
Avoid plastic containers.
Fold or hang depending on the garment’s structure.

Natural fibres benefit from airflow.

Linen Care at Linenfox

Since 2014, we have worked with natural linen and carefully selected fabrics. Our garments are designed to last, and proper linen care ensures they remain part of your wardrobe for years.

If you have questions about caring for your Linenfox piece, feel free to contact us.

Explore our full collection of linen clothing for women and kids.