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Cotton, corduroy and denim care

Caring for Cotton, Corduroy & Denim

Cotton is a durable, breathable fiber that softens with wear and washing. With proper care, cotton garments—including corduroy and denim—retain their shape and comfort for years.

Refreshing Without Washing

Cotton doesn’t always need frequent washing. To freshen up a garment between wears, air it out on a hanger or in an open space. Light steaming can help release odors and smooth wrinkles.

For corduroy, gently brushing the fabric with a soft clothes brush helps maintain its texture and removes surface dust. Avoid pressing or flattening the ridges (wales) to keep the fabric looking its best. Most corduroy clothings are made with polyester blends. As we use a 100% cotton corduroy, it is best to let the clothing hang and rest in between uses.

For denim, minimize washing to preserve its color and structure. Spot-clean stains when possible, and air out jeans between wears to keep them fresh.

In addition to airing, you can try removing unpleasant odours by closing the corduroy and denim garment in an air tight ziplock bag and putting it in the freezer overnight.

Washing Cotton, Corduroy & Denim

Machine wash cotton garments with cool to warm water on a gentle cycle. A mild, ecological detergent helps preserve the fabric’s softness and color. For heavily soiled items, a higher temperature may be used, but always check the care label first.

Corduroy should be washed inside out to prevent flattening the pile and to reduce lint transfer. Corduroy is quick to attract any lint from the wash, so be sure to close buttons and zippers and turn the garment inside out before wash. Do not mix whites and colors in the same wash, and avoid washing together with lint-producing textiles, such as wool, felt or fleece. 

Denim should also be turned inside out before washing to maintain color and minimize friction. Wash jeans separately or with similar shades, as indigo dye can bleed. Using cold water helps prevent fading and shrinkage.

Removing lint from corduroy

Please note that it is most straight forward to wash corduroy separately and avoid the lint removal steps in total. However, if your corduroy garment attracts lint, try first brushing the fabric along the nap lines. You can also use a lint roller. 

If the lint has stuck to the nap, try spraying a mist of water on the garment and again gently brushing along the nap.

If all else fails, you can add a cup of vinegar to the washing machine and wash again the garment with a rinse program. The vinegar should help making the garment more anti-static.

Drying and Preventing Wrinkles

After washing, shake out the garment and smooth it by hand before hanging to dry. Cotton dries best in open air but can also be tumble-dried on a low setting. To minimize wrinkles, remove the garment from the dryer while slightly damp and let it finish drying on a hanger.

For corduroy, avoid excessive heat, as it can crush the texture. Air drying is recommended. If needed, use a low-heat setting in the dryer and remove promptly.

For denim, hang jeans to dry or lay them flat to maintain their shape. If tumble drying, use a low setting and remove before fully dry to prevent stiffness.

For a crisp finish, iron cotton while it is still slightly damp, using a medium to high heat setting. Corduroy should be ironed inside out on low heat, avoiding direct pressure on the ridges. Denim rarely needs ironing, but a light steam can help smooth out creases.

Treating Stains

For stains, treat them as soon as possible by rinsing with cold water. For tougher stains, use a mild stain remover or a mixture of water and laundry vinegar before washing. Always test on an inconspicuous area first.

Avoid using bleach on colored cotton, corduroy, or denim, as it can weaken fibers and alter the fabric’s appearance.