Care that keeps it looking new

01The golden rules

• Always check the care label first — it is specific to your piece.
• Wash in cold water with a mild detergent; avoid bleach and harsh stain removers.
• Wash dark and bright colours separately for the first few washes, and don’t soak them.
• Turn garments inside out to protect prints and surface texture.
• Dry in the shade; direct sun fades colour. Avoid tumble drying.
• Iron on the reverse side at the lowest suitable heat.

02Care symbols at a glance

03Rayon & rayon blends

Most Epoqe printed co-ord sets and shirts are made in soft rayon blends — light, fluid and cool to wear.

• Hand wash or use a gentle machine cycle in cold water with a mild detergent. Rayon is weaker when wet, so handle it gently.
• Do not wring or twist — press out water with a towel.
• Wash printed sets inside out and separately for the first few washes.
• Dry on a hanger in the shade and iron on low to medium heat on the reverse.

04Cotton & cotton blends

• Machine wash on a gentle cycle or hand wash in cold water.
• Wash shirts and pants of a set together so they age evenly.
• Iron on medium heat on the reverse side; a slightly damp garment presses best.

05Linen blends & linen-textured fabrics

• Hand wash or gentle machine wash in cold water.
• Linen creases naturally — that relaxed look is part of its charm.
• For a crisp finish, iron while slightly damp on medium heat, or use a steamer.

06Satin blends & kaftans

• Hand wash gently in cold water with a mild detergent, or dry clean to keep the sheen.
• Never wring; roll in a towel to remove water and dry on a padded hanger in the shade.
• Iron on the lowest heat on the reverse side, or use a steamer.

07Chiffon & flowy blends

• Hand wash very gently in cold water; never scrub, soak or wring.
• Steam instead of ironing. If you must iron, use the lowest heat with a pressing cloth.
• Store on a hanger with space around it so the fabric doesn’t crush or snag.

08Crepe & textured weaves

• Hand wash or gentle machine wash in cold water, inside out to protect the texture.
• Dry flat or on a hanger in the shade; avoid tumble drying, which can flatten the texture.
• Iron on low heat on the reverse, or steam lightly.

09Unstitched suit material

• Check the care note on the product page before stitching.
• For cotton and rayon fabrics, a gentle cold soak and shade dry before stitching helps reduce shrinkage later.
• Dry clean delicate or printed dupattas, especially for the first wash.
• Ask your tailor to finish raw edges so the fabric doesn’t fray in the wash.

10Handling stains

Act quickly: blot (don’t rub) the stain with a clean cloth and a little cold water. Test any stain remover on a hidden area first. For oil, makeup or stubborn stains on satin or chiffon, take it to a professional dry cleaner.

11Storing & travelling

• Hang shirts, satin kaftans and linen sets; fold soft rayon pants so they don’t stretch on the hanger.
• Store co-ord pieces together so you always have the full set ready.
• Keep clothes in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, and avoid plastic covers for long periods — fabric needs to breathe.
• Roll pieces when packing to reduce creases, and steam them when you arrive.