Care Instructions

Good news first: everything we make is cared for pretty much the same way, so there is only one routine to learn. And since HercLéon pieces are built to stay fresh between washes, you will likely be doing this a lot less often than you are used to.

Our favorite way: a quick hand wash

A hand wash in cool water tends to be the kindest thing you can do for your gear. It is gentle on the fabric, keeps it soft, and can help it last much longer. Machines are rougher than they look, and zippers, hooks and hard edges from other clothes can snag or wear things down over time.

Using the machine? That works too.

If you would rather toss things in the machine, here is how to keep them happy.

Washing

• Water: keep it cold, below 40°C / 104°F, on a gentle cycle.
• Detergent: a mild one made for delicate or high end fabrics works best. Harsh detergents can wear the fabric faster.
• Bleach: please skip it, even on white pieces.
• Fabric softener: skip this one too. It can leave an oily mark that is very hard to get out, and your HercLéon gear is already soft without it.

Drying

• Be gentle: try not to twist or wring things out.
• Air dry if you can: hang it or lay it flat, ideally somewhere shaded rather than in direct sun.
• Speed trick: lay the piece on a towel, roll the towel up and press. It pulls out a lot of the water, then you can lay it flat on a dry towel to finish.
• Using a dryer: tumble on low heat and take things out as soon as they are dry. Jax Sheets can also handle low to medium heat.
• Ironing: use a low setting.

Questions about caring for something specific? Say hello and we will help.