Garment Care

Our linen and cotton pieces are woven to age beautifully when looked after. A few minutes of care now means decades of wear. Washing • Hand wash separately in cold water for the first two washes. • After that, machine wash on a gentle / delicate cycle (max 30°C) with similar colours. • Use a mild, neutral detergent. Avoid optical brighteners and chlorine bleach — they accelerate fading. • Turn the garment inside out before washing to protect the weave. Drying • Do not tumble dry. The heat shortens linen fibres and warps the fit. • Dry flat in shade. Direct sun fades indigo, madder and natural dyes. • Smooth the seams while damp to keep the shape true. Ironing • Iron while still slightly damp — linen prefers moisture. • Use a medium-hot iron (linen / cotton setting) on the reverse side. • A creased linen shirt is a feature, not a flaw — feel free to embrace it. Storing • Hang shirts and kurtas; folded linen tends to develop sharp creases. • Keep away from direct sunlight to preserve the natural dyes. • For long storage, slip a sachet of vetiver or sandalwood among the folds. A stain? • Blot — never rub. • Reach for cold water and a mild detergent within an hour. • Stubborn stains? Email asvasaclothing@gmail.com — we'll guide you, piece by piece.