Our Care Instructions

Our tips for removing stains

• As soon as you notice a stain, clean it up right away so it doesn't get stuck in the fibers, making it much more difficult to remove.
• Always practice placing a clean, absorbent cloth under the stained clothing, and never pour hot water on an oily stain.
• Finally, if you have any doubts, it is better to take the garment to the dry cleaner rather than causing damage that may not be recovered.

Caring for your wool clothes

• If the care label of your garment mentions the possibility of machine washing, set your washing machine to a dedicated wool setting, at 90°F maximum. Otherwise, your garment should only be hand washed.
• If your machine does not have a dedicated wool setting, then set the temperature to 90°F and the spin to 400 or 500 RPM maximum.
• Opt for a non-chlorinated detergent, ideally a special wool detergent. Your garment should not be soaked, as it may warp. Wash it inside out. When the laundry is finished, lay it out to dry flat.
• If you have to wash your woolen garment by hand, be careful not to exceed a temperature of 90°F, and do not rub. Let it soak for less than 5 minutes, then squeeze it gently. Rinse it first with lukewarm water, then a second time with cold water.
• You can iron your woolen garment using only steam or by setting your iron to a minimum and placing a damp cloth between the iron and the wool to prevent burning the fibers.
• Be careful not to over-pack your woolen clothes in your closet. If they are wrinkled, you can hang them up in your bathroom for a while. Thanks to the steam, they will smooth out without needing to be ironed.
• Finally, it is not necessary to wash your garment after each use. Unlike synthetic fibers, wool prevents dust from sticking in depth. You can brush your woolen garment with a soft brush to remove surface dust.

How to take care of Saint James cotton clothes

• Cotton is a formidable textile, which is easier to care for than wool. Saint James cotton clothes can be washed at 90°F with a high spin speed. If you use fabric softener, use sparingly.
• You can line-dry your cotton clothes: be careful, as with all your clothes, to position the clothespins correctly, not to leave visible marks.
• To make ironing more effortless, smooth them out when they come out of the washing machine. Do not hang white cotton clothing in direct sunlight or close to a heat source. Also, clothes dryers are not recommended.
• Iron, preferably on the reverse side, and set your iron to a medium temperature.