How to Care for Linen Clothes (and Make Them Last Forever-ish)

Linen is strong, graceful, and naturally low-maintenance—but a little love goes a long way. If you want your linen favorites to last for years (and look even better with time), here’s how to care for them the gentle way.

1. Wash Cool, Wash Kind
Linen doesn’t need harsh chemicals or boiling water. Machine wash on a gentle cycle in cold or lukewarm water with a mild, eco-friendly detergent. Avoid bleach at all costs—it weakens the fiber.

2. Skip the Dryer (Mostly)
Line-drying is best for preserving shape, texture, and the earth. But if you’re in a rush, a low tumble dry is okay—just remove while slightly damp to reduce wrinkles.

3. Wrinkles = Character
Linen isn’t meant to look pressed and polished. Embrace the natural creases. They’re part of the charm. If needed, iron inside out on medium heat, or better yet—use a steamer.

4. Store Loosely, Love Often
Keep linen folded or hanging in a cool, dry spot. And wear it frequently—the fibers soften and strengthen with use.

5. Mend, Don’t Toss
Small tears? Loose hems? Linen is a dream to mend. A little visible mending adds personality and helps you hold onto your most-loved pieces.

Caring for linen is an act of slow living. It’s about choosing durability over disposability and honoring the beauty of things made well.

With the right care, your linen garments will age as gracefully as a garden in full bloom. And that’s forever-ish.

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