As an eco-conscious brand we strongly believe in reusing our pieces by styling them in different ways and therefore, we want to give you the best care tips to make the most of your SŪTKATHĀ purchases to ensure they last and are around for years to come. Below are some of our recommendations for how to wash and clean your hand-blocked, embroidered and hand-painted apparels.
If you are in doubt, please e-mail us at contact@sutkatha.com and we will be happy to guide you!
Our 100% premium handloom cotton should last for years – with French seams for durability, the fabric will get softer and softer over time.
* Hand wash recommended in cold water. If machine-washed, avoid dryer and hang-dry in air.
* Use mild non-enzyme/non-biological washing liquid detergent.
* Do not wring and or bleach.
* Whenever possible wash with similar colours as the dyes used are natural and may bleed.
Our 100% premium linen should last for years – with French seams for durability, the fabric will get softer and softer over time.
•Hand wash recommended in cold water and hang-dry in air.
•Use mild non-enzyme/non-biological washing liquid detergent.
* Do not wring and or bleach.
•Whenever possible wash with similar colours as the dyes used are natural and may bleed.
Our hand-block print designs are created using gentle natural/eco/azo-free dyes, on 100% cotton/linen/silk.
* For the first few times wash separately. Hand wash recommended in cold water.
* Use mild non-enzyme/non-biological washing liquid detergent.
* Do not wring and or bleach.
* Spread in its original shape and dry inside-out in shade.
* Strong coloured items may require 3 or more washes to remove excess dye. Try soaking for an hour in vinegar mixed cold water for the first wash to reduce bleeding.
Our embroidered designs are created using lightfast naturally dyed organic yarns and threads. They do not bleed colour.
* Hand wash recommended in cold water.
* Use mild non-enzyme/non-biological washing liquid detergent.
* Do not wring and or bleach.
* Spread in its original shape and dry inside-out in shade. Iron inside-out.
* Strong coloured items may require 3 or more washes to remove excess dye from the textile. Try soaking for an hour in vinegar mixed cold water for the first wash to reduce bleeding.
Our hand-painted designs are created using lightfast fabric paints and dyes. They do not bleed colour.
* Hand wash recommended in cold water.
* Use mild non-enzyme/non-biological washing liquid detergent.
* Do not wring and or bleach.
* Spread in its original shape and dry inside-out in shade. Iron inside-out.
* Strong coloured items may require 3 or more washes to remove excess dye from the textile. Try soaking for an hour in vinegar mixed cold water for the first wash to reduce bleeding.
