Care Instructions and Sizing
Care Instructions
Cloth & Hide garments are high quality garments, with an emphasis on fabrics derived from natural plant fibres. They are handmade and hand dyed. Due the handmade process and the nature of plant textiles, slight imperfections in the weave or colour may be present. These are not considered faults, they in fact add to the unique nature of our product and enhance it's natural beauty.
We recommend washing all of your cottons and linens inside a delicates laundry bag to protect from any hooks or zips that may be present on other garments. Always using a gentle cycle in cold water. Frequent or over washing may cause excessive fading.
Always do your first wash separately from other items. If you have purchased a matching set, always wash together so that they maintain the same colour intensity.
Use a gentle detergent without bleaches or fragrances and do not apply detergent directly to fabric.
Do not soak, bleach or tumble dry and hang in the shade.
To avoid having to iron your pieces put them on a hanger while still damp and pull gently to reshape and straighten, seams pockets and collars.
If your garment is part of a set, always wash together so they will match as plant derived cottons and linens will fade over time this ensures that they will match perfectly in colour.
Proper care of your Cloth & Hide garment will ensure it will stay beautiful for years to come.
Cotton Crepe Care :
Cotton crepe is naturally a delicate fabric. Hand wash or gently machine wash in a short cold cycle- always inside a delicates bag. Upon washing fabric will look as though it has shrunk. Gently pull while damp to reshape and it can be further ironed back to previous length/shape. It will then go back to its silky and softly draping form.
All of our pieces are pre washed but you may experience slight shrinkage of up to 5%.
Sizing
Measurements do vary depending on style and fit. Following is an approximate size guide for women.
For detailed measurements please contact us. If a certain style is smaller or larger than usual sizing we will advise in item description.
Size 6 Bust 80cm Waist 64cm Hip 80cm
Size 8 Bust 85cm Waist 68cm Hip 90cm
Size 10 Bust 90cm Waist 72cm Hip 95cm
Size 12 Bust 95cm Waist 76cm Hip 100cm
Size14 Bust 100cm Waist 80cm Hip 105cm
If you are between sizes either go up a size or contact us if you are still unsure.
Children's sizing is based on age.