Check the label first
Read the sewn-in label and any supplied garment note before washing, drying, or pressing. Never infer fibre content or care limits from appearance alone.
Keep the feeling longer
Care guide
Delicate pieces do best with a little time, a little air, and a light touch.
Draft guidance. Start with the sewn-in care label on the final garment. These notes are a general starting point, not a substitute for garment-specific instructions.
Prepare gently
Close fastenings and protect delicate trims only when the label allows. Use a mesh bag or mild detergent only when that method is permitted for the garment.
Follow the method
Match the label’s water temperature, cycle, drying, and pressing instructions. Avoid wringing, bleach, or high heat unless the garment instructions explicitly allow them.
Store clean and dry
Let the piece dry fully, then fold or hang it according to its shape and label. Give delicate trims space and keep every garment away from direct heat and sun.
A light touch
Let the garment label lead.
Care instructions can change with construction, trim, finish, and composition. The final label is the most reliable source for the piece in your hands, so follow it before reaching for water, heat, or a treatment.
Fabric editorial atmosphere only. This image does not identify a product, SKU, fibre composition, or approved care method.
A small note
When in doubt, pause.
Do not guess when a label is missing or unreadable. After Six has not made a universal fabric-composition claim or merchant care guarantee here; garment-specific instructions will be confirmed with the live product.