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406-1020 thread count Sferra Bed and Table Linens Made in Italy-Portugal-France Click Here to view Available Collections
Amante	Armonia	Arabesque	Ascot
Giotto Sateen	Bespoke	Cuba	Folia

Silk Satin-Silk Charmeuse-Silk and Cotton Jacquard Click here for Duvets, Sheets, Pillow Shams, Throws, Pillows, and Comforters in Silk
Silk Herringbone	Tufted Silk	Geometric Silk	Silk Charmeuse Sheets
Silk Sheets-Medallion	Silk Sheets-Pinstripe	Silk Filled Pillows	Silk Plush Blanket

Men's Bedding-Masculine Bed Linens from Current Collections Rich Jacquards-Prints-Stripes-Geometrics-Tropics
Lotus Pond	Ginger Leaf	Kensington-Alpaca	Presidio	Classico Pure Linen

Care Instructions for High Thread Count Cottons, Silk, and Pure Linen

Caring for Fine Linens Sleeping in fine quality linens is always a pleasure; caring for them can be also, if you follow some simple suggestions for ensuring their proper care. In return, you will prolong the life of your bed and table linens, while preserving their beautiful appearance. Please be sure to read the care label on each item for best results. Our general recommendations for care: Machine Washing Prewash your linens before first use. Separate linens from other items in the wash, especially those containing polyester which tends to create pilling; also, items with heavy zippers which can abrade and damage the fabric. Separate light and dark colors. Avoid overloading the washing machine, which can cause fibers to break down from excessive abrasion and agitation. Wash most linens in warm water on a gentle cycle with a cold-water rinse. Detergent Use a mild detergent, preferably non-alkaline, and without added bleach or whiteners. Do not pour detergent directly on textiles; rather, add it to the water as the wash tub fills or dilute detergent with water, then add linens. Unless linens are very soiled, you only need to use half the recommended amount of commercial detergent. Bleaching Recommend that you do not use chlorine bleach, if possible, as it can weaken fibers and cause them to yellow prematurely. If white fabrics need bleaching, use an oxygen-based bleach. Drying While line drying outdoors is gentle, safe, and imbues linens with the fresh scent of the outdoors and natural bleaching of the sun, it is not always practical. You can machine dry most linens on low heat, but be sure to check the care label. Shake out damp linens before placing in dryer. Never use a high heat setting, which is the surest way to weaken the fibers, cause shrinkage, and shorten the life of your linens. Remove from dryer promptly while slightly damp to minimize wrinkles. Smooth and fold, or press with an iron if desired. Chemicals Some hair and skin products such as acne lotions or toothpastes that contain oxidizing agents may cause discoloration of colored sheets and towels. When using such products, it’s safest to sleep on white bed linens. Shrinkage All natural fibers will shrink to some extent, but in most instances we generously overcut our items to allow for shrinkage. Do not wash or, especially, dry linens on a hot setting, which is most likely to cause shrinkage. Follow instructions on care label. Ironing Iron linens while still slightly damp on the reverse side of fabric. Use a steam iron on a warm/hot setting for cotton; use a hot setting for linen and a water spritzer if needed. Iron damask table linens on the reverse side first, then on the front side to bring out the sheen. To iron embroidered linens, iron them on the reverse side atop a towel to preserve the three-dimensional effect of the embroidery. Use a press cloth to protect delicate lace and cutwork. Sateen linens are refreshed by ironing on the reverse side, restoring the lustrous face of the weave. Hand Washing If the label says "hand launder," never machine wash. Hand wash in gentle soap; rinse thoroughly in clean water to eliminate all soap residue, then line dry, lay flat (on towels) or hang to dry. Avoid wringing linens. Professional Cleaning Professional hand washing is recommended for the most delicate linens-those with heavy embellishments or embroideries; heirlooms or worn linens. Be sure to use a reputable launderer who know how to launder delicate linens. Dry Cleaning Dry cleaning is recommended for luxury fibers such as cashmere, merino wool and alpaca, and also to avoid excessive shrinkage on our formal top-of-bed items such as our Italian matelassé blanket covers. Be sure to use a professional dry cleaner with experience in natural fibers and luxury linens. Storage Store bed linens in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Linens stored long-term should be wrapped in white cotton, muslin (old pillow cases work well) or acid free paper. Avoid storing linens in plastic bags or boxes, which can cause permanent yellowing; natural fibers need to "breathe." Cedar chests can also yellow or streak fabrics. Store linen tablecloths rolled on cardboard tubes or hung on hangers (without plastic) to prevent crease marks from setting, which can weaken fibers. General cleaning recommendations for specific fibers (consult care labels) Cotton Machine wash in warm or cool water using a non-chlorine bleach detergent. Tumble dry on low heat, smooth and fold. Silk Dry Clean Plush Blankets, Comforters, Pillows, and Throws. Duvet covers, sheets, pillow cases and apparel are washable. The preferred method is hand laundered in lukewarm water with mild soap or detergent using a gentle hand movement. Do not soak too long. Rinse in cool water and roll silk in a towel to remove excess water. Never wring water from silk. Larger items can be machine washed. Wash in cold water with mild detergent, no bleach, on a gentle cycle. Wash silk separate from other items and do not overload washer to avoid any unnecessary wear to the fabric. Silk dries quickly. Tumble dry on very low heat only if necessary. Silk has a resistance to creasing or wrinkling, most will smooth out naturally. If ironing should become necessary, press the damp silk on the reverse side with an iron set on low. Silk charmeuse (satin) requires a cool iron to bring back sheen. Wool Professional dry cleaning is recommended. Store in cedar or with a moth repellent, then air out before using. Linen Many people prefer to launder linen, especially table and bed linens, because the more linen is washed, the softer and more luminous it becomes. Use a gentle detergent, and never use chlorine-based bleach, only an oxygen-based bleach. Line dry or tumble dry on low heat; remove while still damp. Iron while damp (see above 'Ironing'). Linen can also be dry-cleaned. Cashmere, Alpaca Professional dry cleaning is recommended to preserve these delicate, fine fibers. Down Pillows/ Duvets Professional dry cleaning is recommended. Protect down comforters and pillows from perspiration, soil and wear by always using pillow protectors and a duvet cover, which should be laundered regularly. Fluff regularly and air out pillows and duvets occasionally to help keep them fresh. Embroidered/ Embellished Linens Machine wash on gentle cycle with warm water. Do not use bleach. Tumble or line dry until slightly damp. Iron with a press cloth or on the reverse side of embroidery (iron atop a towel to preserve the three-dimensional quality of the embroidery). Cotton Blankets and Throws Some of our cotton blankets are machine washable; others need to be professionally dry cleaned for best results. Follow instructions on care label. For home laundering, test out the blanket in each machine to be sure that your washer and dryer are large enough to handle the blanket. Cotton Matelasse, Made in Italy or France To avoid excessive shrinkage, dry cleaning is recommended. If machine or hand laundered, wash in cold water, gentle cycle using mild detergent with no chlorine bleach. Line dry or tumble dry with no heat. Cotton Matelasse, Made in Portugal Machine wash in cold water using mild detergent with no chlorine bleach. Tumble dry with no (or low) heat to minimize shrinkage.

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