Mini Care Guide

Before washing your clothes, check to see if they’re really dirty. Sometimes, letting your clothes air out in the sun—which is great for getting rid of odors and killing surface mold and bacteria—or even on a chair in your bedroom (as long as it’s not part of that never-ending pile that seems to come to life at night)—is enough to make them look good and ready to wear again.

Note: If you leave them in the sun, always turn them inside out so the color doesn’t fade.

All Faceless Queen clothing items come with washing instructions, but here are some other tips that may also be useful for the clothes you already have in your closet.

 

By hand:

I’m not a fan of washing clothes by hand for several reasons, but if you prefer, the best approach is to let the item soak in cold water with the appropriate detergent or soap. It’s important to avoid rubbing the garment, as friction damages the fabric fibers, resulting in holes that might make you want to throw the item away, but which should actually be mended instead.

 

In the washing machine:

To ensure the garment’s durability, I recommend washing it on the delicate cycle at 30º and always with soft fabrics—in other words, do not wash it together with rough fabrics such as jeans, for example.
Some items may need to be washed separately, and for that I recommend using a mesh laundry bag designed for this purpose, because it doesn’t make sense to run a full load with just one item inside. Oh! And that way you won’t have to wash it by hand.
Another trick I use a lot is to wash items that are supposed to be dry-cleaned on the wool cycle. To this day, I haven’t sent a single coat to the dry cleaner, and they’re in impeccable condition. However, if you don't feel comfortable with this approach, don't do it, I can't be held responsible for any damages that might happen. 
If you’re washing items that contain synthetic fibers (nylon, polyester, acetate, acrylic, etc.),
please use microplastic collection bags. I appreciate it, we all appreciate it, and the planet appreciates it.

 

After washing:

I don’t recommend using an iron (I’ll admit I never use one on my clothes), because the heat damages the fibers of the fabric. If you absolutely must, go ahead, but I recommend hanging the garment to dry on a hanger, or folding it very neatly as soon as it’s dry. You can also opt for a vertical steam iron, which is suitable for light and delicate fabrics.