Taking care of your underwear

Your undies are precious - and fragile! They're often made of delicate cotton, lace and silk, and you need to take care of them to keep them pristine for as long as possible. Here’s how to look after your lingerie.

Storage
Keep your lingerie separate from the rest of your clothes, preferably in silk paper or other fabric. If you keep them in a drawer, cover it with paper or fabric to prevent the wood from pulling on them.





Tips to help maintain your underwear

• If you want to keep the colour of your underwear longer, after you wash it for the first time soak it in white vinegar for 10 minutes and then rinse again.
• Don't wash silk and wool in your washing machine.
• Dry your underwear naturally, never on a radiator, in a tumble-dryer or with a hair dryer (we're not quite sure why anyone would, but there you go).
• Don't iron your knickers and bras.
• Never use bleach to whiten your underwear: it discolours the fabric, makes black look yellow and destroys lace. Use washing powder with whitening agents.
• Always read the care labels on your lingerie, especially if it's fine silk or lace.
• Avoid dry cleaning your undies, especially silk ones.
• Bustiers, corsets and basques should always be washed by hand.