Garment Care
How to Love Your Bleu Allusion Pieces
Our garments are made by hand from natural materials that reward gentle care. The better you treat them, the more beautiful they become with time.
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Woven Cotton & Linen
✓Hand wash in cool water (30°C / 86°F max) with a gentle, pH-neutral detergent
✓Air dry flat away from direct sunlight to preserve color and shape
✓Iron on low with a pressing cloth over natural dyes
✗Do not tumble dry — heat damages natural fibers and can shrink garments
✗Do not bleach — bleach destroys natural dyes and weakens fiber
✗Do not dry clean unless the label specifically indicates it
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Sterling Silver & Brass
✓Wipe gently with a soft silver polishing cloth to restore shine
✓Store separately in a soft pouch to prevent scratching
✓Mild soapy water with a soft brush for general cleaning; rinse well and dry fully
✗Remove before swimming — chlorine and saltwater damage silver and brass
✗Avoid perfume contact — chemicals in fragrance accelerate tarnishing
✗Do not use abrasive cleaners — they scratch metal surfaces permanently
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Full-Grain & Vegetable-Tanned Leather
✓Condition every 3–6 months with a natural leather conditioner to prevent drying
✓Wipe clean with a dry or slightly damp soft cloth immediately after contact with water
✓Store stuffed with tissue paper to maintain shape when not in use
✗Keep away from direct sunlight and heat sources — leather dries and cracks
✗Never submerge in water — surface moisture is fine; full saturation is not
💡Natural patina on full-grain leather is beautiful and expected — it shows history, not damage
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Hand-Strung Glass Beadwork
✓Wipe with damp cloth to clean; dry completely before storing
✓Store flat to prevent the stringing thread from stretching or weakening
✓Inspect threads regularly — if a thread shows wear, contact us for restringing
✗Do not pull or stretch the strand — beadwork thread is strong but has limits
✗Avoid prolonged moisture — extended water exposure weakens stringing thread
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Kanga Print Cotton & Wraps
✓First wash separately — new kanga prints may release slight dye; wash alone initially
✓Cold water only — heat fades kanga print patterns significantly
✓Air dry in shade — sunlight bleaches kanga colors over time
✗No harsh detergents — use gentle, color-safe formula only
💡Slight softening of kanga colors with washing is natural and gives the cloth its characteristic aged beauty
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Wax-Resist Batik Fabric
✓Gentle hand wash only in cool water — batik is the most delicate of our fabrics
✓Use soap specifically for delicates — standard detergent strips batik color
✓Roll in a towel to remove water — never wring batik fabric
✗Never machine wash or tumble dry — batik will deteriorate rapidly
✗Do not soak — extended water exposure dissolves wax-resist characteristics
💡The crackling vein lines in batik deepen beautifully with age and careful washing