As with everything else in your wardrobe, proper care of your Bamboo Shirts will prolong their life and sustain all the incredible benefits of this natural fabric. Here are a few tips on how to care for your Bamboo Shirts:
How to wash Bamboo Shirts?
- We recommend hand wash or machine wash.
- For regular care, set your washing machine on a normal 40° cycle (or gentle wash cycle) with similar coloured clothing. Cool water is recommended if you prefer to hand wash your shirts.
- On heavily soiled shirts, pre soak them in warm water to loosen the stains before putting them in the machine.
- Never use hot water as this could damage the fabric and cause shrinkage.
- Do not dry clean your Bamboo shirts.
What products can I use to wash Bamboo Shirts?
- A good brand of gentle powder or liquid detergent is recommended.
- Do not use any products that contain bleach and it can damage the natural fibres and cause yellowing.
- Bamboo fabric is renowned for its softness so do away with fabric softeners/conditions. Regular use of these products could decrease the natural moisture wicking abilities of this fabric.
- Stain removers are fine as long as they are chlorine free.
How to dry Bamboo Shirts?
- The best way to dry your Bamboo shirts is in the sun on a clothesline or folding rack.
- Bamboo shirts are generally quite wash-and-wear so long as you lay them out or hang the shirts as flat and wrinkle free as you can.
- If the outdoors is not any option, you could tumble dry on a low heat/mild setting in the dryer for a quick cycle. Remove the shirts as soon as the cycle is done.
- At high temperatures, the shirts could shrink in the dryer.
How to iron Bamboo Shirts?
- If you dry your bamboo shirts properly, you could do away with ironing them.
- But if you need to iron your Bamboo shirt, set your iron on the lowest heat setting.
- High temperatures can burn the bamboo fibres and cause yellowing on the fabric.
And there you have it! You now know everything there is to know on how to care for your Bamboo Shirts.