Your lingerie will naturally look good for longer if you take careful note of the care instructions on the label. Most lingerie can be machine-washed at low temperatures (30°C). Always use the Delicates setting for this. If your machine doesn't have one, use the Easy Care setting. Always use a mild detergent and ensure the correct dosage - too much can damage the fabric, while too little won't get it properly clean. It is best to place delicate items in a special protective bag before machine-washing, closing all Velcro-type fasteners first - or hand-wash them in warm water. Please do not use fabric conditioner.    

Whites

Never wash whites and colours together - even by hand. This can cause discoloration, or turn your garments grey and dull. To bring your whites up bright and fresh again, you can occasionally use a net curtain whitener.

Drying

Never dry your lingerie directly on heaters, in direct sunlight or in the tumble-dryer. The wear and tear on fabric and lace is exacerbated by extreme heat.

The most common garment care symbols

	Can be bleached.
	Do not bleach.
	Can only be bleached with oxygen and not chlorine.
	Dry clean only. The letter in the circle provides information for the dry cleaner.
	Not suitable for dry cleaning.
	Do not wet to clean
	Dry in dryer at normal temperature.
	Dry only at low temperature.
	Do not tumble dry.
	Can be washed at indicated temperature.
	Special delicates programme at 30°C degrees max., gentle treatment.
	Special delicates programme at 40°C degrees max., gentle treatment.
	Must be treated with care. Can, however, be washed in a washing machine.
	Hand wash, do not wring.
	Do not wash.
	Do not iron.
	Can be ironed, heat indication High e.g. linen.
	Can be ironed, heat indication Medium e.g. polyester.
	Can be ironed, heat indication Low e.g. polyamide.