Our products are made from natural fibres and dyes. We do not use petro-chemical based dyes or materials as these take vast amounts of time to break down and ultimately
seep into the environment. Our products are made to gently return to the earth after many years of enjoyment by you, therefore they must be cared for in a gentle way.
We recomment dry cleaning all our products for the best results, however you may like to try these light cleaning at-home methods as the dry cleaning process uses harsh chemicals that can
affect the lifespan of natural dyes and fibres.
CARING FOR YOUR BANDHINI PIECE
Indoor Cushion Cover care
Screen or Block Printed:
Hand-wash with a gentle detergent or machine wash on a gentle cycle in cold water, hang to dry or tumble dry on low heat (linen & cotton may shrink in high heat). Block prints can patina and become softer with age, the natural dyes may fade to a more subtle hue, but just as leather gains more personality with age and wear, so do our cushions.
Woven or Applique:
Spot wash when necessary with diluted detergent - we recommend orange oil fabric cleaners. Hand-wash the full cover sparingly. Use a gentle detergent or machine wash on a gentle cycle in cold water, hang to dry or tumble dry on low heat (linen & cotton may shrink in high heat).
Embellished or Beaded:
Hand-wash and spot-wash only then hang or lay flat to dry. Use diluted detergent - we recommend orange oil based fabric cleaners.
Velvet:
Hand-wash with a gentle detergent in cold water, hang to dry.
To freshen any cushion, spray with a fabric deodoriser such as Febreeze and place in the sun for 15 minutes.
Outdoor Cushion Cover care
We use high quality Agora Tuvatextil fabric for our outdoor cushions. Caring for these properly will ensure longevity of your cushions and will keep them looking premium.
The long life of your product depends on you, take care of it.
Every Agora® solution dyed acrylic fabric collection offersan exceptional combination of strength and functionality. The fabrics are designed with the intention to be strong, durable and resistant. The water resistant finishing further improves the performance characteristics so that the fabrics are stain repellent, easy to clean and require a minimal but constant maintenance.
Click here to view the Agora Cleaning Solutions booklet.
Feather Insert care
When you receive your cushions be sure to fluff your inserts thoroughly. We ship them compressed to save everyone on shipping costs, but don't worry, with a bit of fluffing they will come up beautifully!
To fluff your insert, first pull the sides in and out several times. Then do the same by pulling and pushing the insert's corners in towards the centre. The aim is to get as much air in between the feathers as possible—this makes for a very plush and plump cushion.
If your cushion begins to flatten with time, simply re-fluff as per above. You can also set your insert out in the sunshine to rejuvenate and air it out!
Silk Quilt care
It’s like a good silk shirt - it needs a soft touch but gives you many years of luxurious wear. They are 100% cotton wadded with cotton lining so they breathe.
- Always use a top sheet and a cotton blanket under them for layering so it’s not in constant contact with you. Your quilt can be rolled back in the hotter months.
- Silk is better when aired every week (it does wonders in a nice breeze) and dry cleaned a few times a year.
- To spot clean any small marks use a damp linen or cotton cloth with a warm steam iron - this way you apply steam to the spot. You may also use a little orange oil fabric cleaner here on the mark. Steam cleaning is great way of refreshing your entire quilt. Not too hot though, it’s dupion silk!
- If you have a darling pet who likes to sleep with you put their special blanket on top.
- They can be washed, but sparingly. Keep in mind they are way too big for domestic machines because of their lovely generous proportions. The dry cleaners need to be extra gentle with the lovely silk fibres, and cool steam iron will get the fibres back to their shiny selves. Because it’s pure silk and not synthetic there will be a small amount of fibre change and a little shrinkage after washing.
Screen or Block Printed:
Hand-wash with a gentle detergent or machine wash on a gentle cycle in cold water, hang to dry or tumble dry on low heat (linen & cotton may shrink in high heat). Block prints can patina and become softer with age, the natural dyes may fade to a more subtle hue, but just as leather gains more personality with age and wear, so do our cushions.
Woven or Applique:
Spot wash when necessary with diluted detergent - we recommend orange oil fabric cleaners. Hand-wash the full cover sparingly. Use a gentle detergent or machine wash on a gentle cycle in cold water, hang to dry or tumble dry on low heat (linen & cotton may shrink in high heat).
Embellished or Beaded:
Hand-wash and spot-wash only then hang or lay flat to dry. Use diluted detergent - we recommend orange oil based fabric cleaners.
Velvet:
Hand-wash with a gentle detergent in cold water, hang to dry.
To freshen any cushion, spray with a fabric deodoriser such as Febreeze and place in the sun for 15 minutes.
We use high quality Agora Tuvatextil fabric for our outdoor cushions. Caring for these properly will ensure longevity of your cushions and will keep them looking premium.
The long life of your product depends on you, take care of it.
Every Agora® solution dyed acrylic fabric collection offersan exceptional combination of strength and functionality. The fabrics are designed with the intention to be strong, durable and resistant. The water resistant finishing further improves the performance characteristics so that the fabrics are stain repellent, easy to clean and require a minimal but constant maintenance.
Click here to view the Agora Cleaning Solutions booklet.
When you receive your cushions be sure to fluff your inserts thoroughly. We ship them compressed to save everyone on shipping costs, but don't worry, with a bit of fluffing they will come up beautifully!
To fluff your insert, first pull the sides in and out several times. Then do the same by pulling and pushing the insert's corners in towards the centre. The aim is to get as much air in between the feathers as possible—this makes for a very plush and plump cushion.
If your cushion begins to flatten with time, simply re-fluff as per above. You can also set your insert out in the sunshine to rejuvenate and air it out!
It’s like a good silk shirt - it needs a soft touch but gives you many years of luxurious wear. They are 100% cotton wadded with cotton lining so they breathe.
- Always use a top sheet and a cotton blanket under them for layering so it’s not in constant contact with you. Your quilt can be rolled back in the hotter months.
- Silk is better when aired every week (it does wonders in a nice breeze) and dry cleaned a few times a year.
- To spot clean any small marks use a damp linen or cotton cloth with a warm steam iron - this way you apply steam to the spot. You may also use a little orange oil fabric cleaner here on the mark. Steam cleaning is great way of refreshing your entire quilt. Not too hot though, it’s dupion silk!
- If you have a darling pet who likes to sleep with you put their special blanket on top.
- They can be washed, but sparingly. Keep in mind they are way too big for domestic machines because of their lovely generous proportions. The dry cleaners need to be extra gentle with the lovely silk fibres, and cool steam iron will get the fibres back to their shiny selves. Because it’s pure silk and not synthetic there will be a small amount of fibre change and a little shrinkage after washing.
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