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Fabric Care Instructions

Patterned Fabrics

Comprehensive Fabric Care Instructions for Handmade Items

Proper fabric care instructions ensure your handmade soft furnishings retain their beauty and functionality over time. At Berry & Grouse, we provide detailed care guidelines to help maintain the vibrancy and durability of your lampshades, cushions, and more. Follow our expert tips for cleaning, washing and preserving your fabrics to enjoy their charm for years to come.

Caring for your fabrics properly helps preserve their beauty and extends the life of your soft furnishings. Please follow the guidelines below to ensure optimal maintenance of your handmade items.

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🧼 General Fabric Care Tips

  • Avoid letting items become heavily soiled.

  • Never apply detergent directly to fabrics.

  • Use non-biological detergents free from bleach, optical whiteners, and enzymes.

  • Spot clean lampshades, waste paper bins, and PVC items with a damp sponge only. Do not use a vacuum on these products.

🧺 Wicker Products

  • Wicker and willow items can be cleaned gently using a sponge and warm soapy water.

Laundrette

🌀 MACHINE WASHING

  • Wash at 30°C max (unless otherwise stated).

  • Always separate light and dark colours.

  • Use gentle or delicate cycles when applicable.

  • Wash inside out to preserve fabric surface and design.

    • Pink Striped Baby Sweater

    📏 SHRINKAGE

  • Natural fabrics may experience minimal shrinkage (approx. 0.5cm–1cm) when washed correctly.

  • High heat or incorrect washing may result in excessive shrinkage or damage.

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    🔥 IRONING

  • Iron on a cool or steam setting while fabric is slightly damp.

    • Washing Whites

    🤲 HAND WASHING

  • Fully dissolve detergent in water before adding fabric.

  • Do not rub or scrub fabrics excessively, as this can damage fibres and cause colour fading.

    • Clothes Line

    🌬️ DRYING

  • Line drying is recommended to minimise creasing.

  • If tumble drying is allowed:

    • Use a low heat setting

    • Do not over-dry

    • Reshape while damp to maintain form

    • Glow

    FADING

    • Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to prevent colour fading.

    • Frequent washing, over-drying, or using harsh detergents can accelerate natural fading.

    Natural fading of the fabric will occur overtime, this can be accelerated with excessive washing, washing heavily soiled items, washing items at higher temperatures, washing items incorrectly using whitening or bleaching agents, over drying and direct sunlight.

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    fabric specific washing guide

    Fabric Type and Care Instructions

    Cotton - Wash inside out. Dark colours at 30°C; light colours no higher than 40°C. Line dry in shade. Cool iron.

    Silk - Hand wash in lukewarm water with silk-specific detergent or dry clean only.

    Wool - Delicate wool cycle or hand wash. Use wool detergent. Do not tumble dry. Iron on cool wool setting.

    Polyester/Blends - Cool machine wash under 40°C. Tumble dry on low. Remove slightly damp to reduce static. Cool iron.

    Rayon - Cool machine wash only.

    Spandex/Lycra - Cold hand wash only. Do not machine wash or tumble dry.

    Washer & Dryer
    Fire

    Fire Regulations

    🔥 Fire Safety & Flame Retardant Information

    All applicable fabrics are treated with a non-toxic, water-based fireproofing spray. This solution interrupts the burning process and forms a protective carbon barrier, making the fabric more resistant to flames.

  • Dry Clean Durability: Flame retardant treatment lasts approximately 3–4 dry cleaning cycles. Re-treatment is recommended thereafter.

  • Safe for most natural and synthetic materials including lampshades, cushions, and upholstery.

  • Our cushion inserts meet UK Furniture and Furnishings (Fire Safety) Regulations.

    • Supporting Documentation Available On Request:

  • Statement of Performance

  • The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988

    • ⚠️ Customer Responsibility & Disclaimer

    Please note:

  • Customers are fully responsible for following all care and cleaning instructions.

  • Berry & Grouse is not liable for product damage due to misuse, improper washing, or general wear and tear.

  • Not all fabrics are equally hard-wearing; we do not guarantee suitability for a customer’s intended use.

  • Care instructions for each fabric are available through manufacturer sample books — these can be shared upon request.

  • If you supply your own fabric, this is done at your own risk.

    • We also conduct individual tests on our fabrics and compare results to the manufacturer’s technical data to ensure product suitability and performance.

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