Fabric Care Instructions

Fabric Care Guidelines

General guidelines for caring for your fabrics*:

Do not allow items to become heavily soiled.
Do not put detergents directly onto fabrics.
Do not use detergents with whitening or bleaching properties.
Use a professional dry clean on furnishings unless stated.
Lampshades, Waste Paper Bins and PVC products can only be spot cleaned with a damp sponge. Do not use a hoover on these products.
Wicker products - Wicker willow can be washed with a damp sponge and warm soapy water.

Machine Wash

If home washing is suitable on our soft furnishings we highly recommend temperatures no higher than 30 degrees and separate washing into light and dark colours. When selecting your detergent it is important to ensure it is a non-biological detergent which contains no optical whiteners, bleaching agents or enzymes that cause colours to fade and damage the fabric.

Shrinkage

When washed appropriately a normal amount of shrinkage can occur with our natural fabrics that is acceptable (approx. 0.5cm - 1cm). Depending on the composition of the fabric, this can also stretch out to original size. Excessive shrinkage will occur if washing at high temperatures.

Ironing

If ironing is suitable, iron on a steam cool setting when the fabric is slightly damp.

Hand Wash

If hand washing is suitable do not place detergent or powder directly onto the fabric. Allow the powder to fully dissolve or liquids to disperse in the water and submerge the fabric into the water. Do not excessively rub the fabric as this can cause it to become damaged or strip colour.

Drying

Line drying is highly recommended as it reduces the amount of creases. If a tumble drier is suitable and at the correct setting do not over dry the fabric. Some of our fabrics will crease more easily making ironing more difficult. Reshape fabric whilst damp.

Fading

Natural fading of the fabric will occur overtime, this can be accelerated with excessive washing, washing heavily soiled items, washing items at higher temperatures, washing items incorrectly using whitening or bleaching agents, over drying and direct sunlight.

FABRIC CARE WASH AND DRYING GUIDLINES*

COTTON - Wash inside out - Warm wash dark colours at 30 degrees and lighter colours not above 40 degrees. Line dry out of direct sunlight. If tumble drying do not overheat the item. Iron on a cool setting.

SILK - Hand wash in warm water or dry clean. Use silk specific detergents.

WOOL - Wash inside out. Can be washed on a delicate wool or hand wash cycle or wash by hand. Use a detergent that is mild and for woollen items. Do not tumble dry. Iron on a cool/wool setting when dry.

POLYESTER/COMBINED FABRICS - Cool machine wash below 40 degrees. Can be tumble dried, to avoid static, remove item from drier when slightly wet. Iron on a cool setting.

RAYON - Cool machine wash.

SPANDEX/LYCRA - Cold hand wash only.

These are guidelines only and customers are fully responsible for the washing care and drying of the garment/item.

Fire Regulations

Fabrics are treated with a water-based fireproofing spray. Non-toxic, non-hazardous formulation. The product works by disrupting the burning process & quickly converting natural & synthetic materials to carbon creating a flame retardant carbon barrier. The product is skin friendly for use on all natural & most synthetic materials including lampshades, clothing & furnishings.

Dry clean durable (3-4 Cycles. No water injection) - It is recommended that the customer retreats the item after 4 dry cleaning sessions.

Our cushion inserts comply with the flammability requirements of the UK Furniture and Furnishings Fire Safety Regulations

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*it is the sole responsibility of the customer to take the appropriate care of the item(S). Berry & Grouse is not liable for the repair, replacement or refund if the product has been damaged by the customer due to the incorrect product care or damaged caused by misuse or wear and tear.

Some fabrics are harder wearing than others and Berry & Grouse gives no warranty that a particular fabric will suit a customer's intended use better than another. Cleaning instructions for each fabric are contained in manufacturers' sample books. This information can be shared upon request. Customers own fabric is accepted at the customers’ own risk.

Berry & Grouse undertakes individual tests on our fabrics and compare the results with the manufacturers fabric technical information for product suitability.