Washing & Care Guide

Proper care helps preserve the shape, color and craftsmanship of your UOOYAA garments. Select a category below and follow the instructions for the relevant material or technique.

Standard Materials

Select the primary fabric of your garment to view general washing, drying and storage recommendations.

Washing

  • Wash with similar colors in cold water at or below 30°C.
  • Use a mild detergent and select a gentle machine cycle.
  • Turn printed or dark-colored garments inside out.
  • Avoid bleach unless the care label specifically permits it.

Care

  • Air-dry in the shade to reduce fading and shrinkage.
  • Avoid high-temperature tumble drying.
  • Iron at a medium temperature while slightly damp.
  • Store folded or hung in a cool, dry place.

Washing

  • Hand-wash or machine-wash on a gentle cycle below 30°C.
  • Use mild detergent and wash with similar colors.
  • Do not soak for an extended period.
  • Avoid bleach and aggressive stain-removal products.

Care

  • Reshape gently after washing and air-dry naturally.
  • Do not wring or twist the garment.
  • Iron on the reverse side at medium heat while damp.
  • Natural creasing is part of linen’s character.

Washing

  • Hand-wash or use a delicate machine cycle in cold water.
  • Place delicate garments inside a laundry bag.
  • Use a neutral, mild liquid detergent.
  • Do not bleach, soak for long periods or wash at high heat.

Care

  • Gently press out excess water without twisting.
  • Dry flat or hang in a shaded, ventilated area.
  • Avoid tumble drying to prevent shrinkage and fiber damage.
  • Steam or iron at a low temperature on the reverse side.

Washing

  • Professional dry cleaning is recommended for structured garments.
  • If permitted by the label, hand-wash in cold water.
  • Use a detergent specifically formulated for wool.
  • Do not rub, twist, bleach or expose to sudden temperature changes.

Care

  • Press out water gently using a clean towel.
  • Reshape and dry flat away from direct sunlight or heat.
  • Store folded rather than hanging to avoid stretching.
  • Use breathable storage and suitable moth protection.

Washing

  • Professional dry cleaning is recommended for most silk garments.
  • If hand-washing is permitted, use cold water and silk detergent.
  • Wash briefly and do not soak, rub, wring or bleach.
  • Keep away from perfume, deodorant and harsh stain removers.

Care

  • Roll gently in a towel to absorb excess water.
  • Dry flat or hang in the shade away from direct sunlight.
  • Steam gently or iron on the reverse side at low heat.
  • Store away from sharp objects that may snag the fabric.

Washing

  • Machine-wash at or below 30°C on a gentle cycle.
  • Turn the garment inside out and wash with similar colors.
  • Use a mild detergent and avoid bleach.
  • A laundry bag can help reduce friction and fiber shedding.

Care

  • Air-dry naturally whenever possible.
  • Avoid high-temperature drying, ironing and steaming.
  • Use a low-temperature iron only when necessary.
  • Keep away from direct heat, which may damage the fibers.

Washing

  • Wash only when necessary to preserve color and shape.
  • Turn inside out and machine-wash separately in cold water.
  • Use mild detergent and avoid bleach or optical brighteners.
  • Dark indigo denim may transfer color to light surfaces.

Care

  • Reshape and hang dry in the shade.
  • Avoid tumble drying, which may cause shrinkage.
  • Do not expose wet denim to light-colored fabrics or furniture.
  • Natural fading and color variation are part of denim’s character.

Handcrafted Techniques

Hand-finished garments require additional care. Avoid friction, pulling and harsh cleaning methods to protect delicate details.

Washing

  • Professional dry cleaning is recommended.
  • If hand-washing is permitted, turn the garment inside out.
  • Wash gently in cold water without rubbing the embroidery.
  • Do not soak, bleach, twist or machine-wash.

Care

  • Dry flat in the shade and reshape while damp.
  • Do not iron directly over embroidery.
  • Place a cloth between the embroidery and a low-temperature iron.
  • Store flat or inside a protective garment bag.

Washing

  • Use a professional cleaner experienced with embellished garments.
  • Do not machine-wash or tumble dry.
  • Avoid soaking because adhesives and threads may weaken.
  • Do not apply stain remover directly to embellishments.

Care

  • Prevent contact with bags, jewelry and rough surfaces.
  • Do not iron or steam directly over beads or sequins.
  • Store flat when the embellishments are heavy.
  • Wrap delicate surfaces in acid-free tissue paper during storage.

Washing

  • Follow the garment care label carefully.
  • Professional cleaning is recommended for structured pleats.
  • Do not soak, rub, twist or apply pressure to shaped areas.
  • Avoid high temperatures that may flatten permanent pleats.

Care

  • Store with enough space to avoid crushing the structure.
  • Do not place heavy items on top of the garment.
  • Use gentle steam from a safe distance only when permitted.
  • Do not iron directly across pleated or sculpted areas.

Washing

  • Wash separately in cold water, especially during early washes.
  • Hand-wash gently with a mild, neutral detergent.
  • Do not soak, bleach or use optical brighteners.
  • Some color release is natural for hand-dyed garments.

Care

  • Dry in the shade away from direct sunlight.
  • Keep wet garments away from light-colored materials.
  • Iron on the reverse side at a low temperature.
  • Color variation is a unique feature of the handcrafted process.

Washing

  • Hand-wash gently in cold water or use professional cleaning.
  • Do not rub, brush, wring or machine-wash delicate openwork.
  • Keep away from hooks, zippers and rough garments.
  • Do not use bleach or strong stain treatments.

Care

  • Reshape carefully and dry flat in the shade.
  • Do not hang heavy wet crochet garments.
  • Use low heat with a protective cloth if ironing is permitted.
  • Fold carefully and store away from sharp accessories.

Washing

  • Follow the care requirement of the most delicate material.
  • Professional cleaning is recommended for complex combinations.
  • Avoid soaking because different materials may shrink differently.
  • Wash separately if color transfer is possible.

Care

  • Reshape carefully after cleaning.
  • Dry flat when the garment combines fabrics of different weights.
  • Do not apply direct heat to synthetic trims or bonded details.
  • Store without folding directly across raised decorations.
Always check the care label attached to the individual garment before washing. The garment care label takes priority over this general guide. For delicate, structured or heavily embellished pieces, professional cleaning is recommended.