Linen & Cotton Care

About our fabrics

Every UltraGile piece is cut from 100% pure European linen or 100% premium cotton — no blends, no synthetics. Each piece's product page tells you exactly which fabric it's made from.

Both are natural fibres. They breathe in the heat, they hold their shape, and they get more comfortable the more you wear them. They will also crease, fade gently, and ask for a little care in return — that's part of the bargain.

The first wash

Wash your piece on its own the first time, in cold water. Linen and cotton can release a small amount of dye on the first wash — keep light and dark pieces separate until the rinse runs clean.

Expect a small amount of natural shrinkage on the first wash. This is normal and accounted for in our sizing.

Washing linen

• TemperatureCold or lukewarm — 30°C / 86°F maximum.
• CycleDelicate or hand-wash. Turn the piece inside out and wash with similar colors.
• DetergentA mild, liquid detergent. Skip bleach, optical brighteners, and fabric softener — they coat the fibre and stop linen breathing.
• SpinLow spin (600 rpm or less) to keep creases soft and the fibre intact.

Washing cotton

• TemperatureCold to warm — 30°C / 86°F is ideal. Hot water shortens the life of the fibre.
• CycleGentle or normal cycle. Turn inside out and wash with like colors.
• DetergentA mild detergent. Avoid bleach on colored cotton; skip fabric softener — cotton softens beautifully on its own.
• SpinLow to medium spin. A gentler spin means fewer wrinkles and a longer life.

Drying

Air-dry whenever possible. Lay flat or hang in the shade — direct sun fades natural fibres, especially soft pinks and warm neutrals.

If you must use a dryer, choose the lowest heat setting and remove the piece while still slightly damp. High heat is the fastest way to age linen and cotton prematurely.

Ironing

Both fibres take a hot iron well — but iron them while they are still slightly damp. A medium-hot iron with steam, on the reverse side, gives the cleanest finish.

Linen is supposed to crease a little. Those soft folds at the elbow and the hip are part of how the fabric tells its story. Iron for a special occasion, not for everyday.

Storing

Store your pieces folded in a dry, well-ventilated drawer or shelf. Both linen and cotton breathe — plastic garment bags trap moisture and can mark the fabric over time.

For long-term storage between seasons, a cotton garment bag and a sachet of dried lavender or cedar will keep moths away without scenting the fabric.

Stains

Treat stains as quickly as you can. Blot — don't rub — with cold water and a little mild soap. For oil-based stains, a small amount of dish soap worked in gently works wonders before the wash.

Avoid bleach on colored or natural-tone pieces. If a stain won't shift, write to us before trying anything aggressive — we'd rather help you save the piece than see it ruined.

Mending & longevity

A loose button, a small tear, a thread to tuck back in — these are the small kindnesses that keep a piece in your wardrobe for years. We design our garments to be repairable, not disposable.

If something happens to your UltraGile piece that's beyond a household fix, write to us. We can often guide you to a local tailor or, in some cases, take the piece back for repair.

Questions

Anything about caring for a piece you own — a stain, a stubborn crease, a worry before the first wash — write to ultragile@outlook.com. There is one of us reading.