Product care
There are care instructions sewn into every Klay item, so please follow them in addition to the tips/ general care guide below:
General tips for Cushions:
- Plump your cushion up from time to time if it loses its shape.
- Do not store/ leave in direct sunlight as this causes fading.
- Be gentle when you take the cover off, always make sure the inner is not putting any stress on the edges of the zip openings.
- Follow care instructions on label sewn into the cover for how to wash.
- For hand washing - wash individually, always with cold water, gentle eco laundry liquid, do not soak, never put in a machine or the dryer, do not wring too strongly, drip dry as much as possible.
- Avoid using velvet cushions on surfaces with sharp edges or patterns, as velvet can bruise.
- Do not wash inner - just gently spot clean it and air it outside in the shade to freshen.
- For ironing/ steaming velvet never touch velvet with the iron. For Discs and Globes you can keep the inner inside, but for Bolsters you will need to remove the cover. Hover the iron 3-4 inches away from the velvet and steam, while brushing velvet with a gentle brush - use a babies hairbrush, toothbrush or something similar.
General tips for Hemp Shower Curtains:
Please note that even though hemp has wonderful naturally antibacterial qualities, like all fabrics it can grow mould if not looked after. Here are our suggestions for using these shower curtains:
- Fully extend shower curtain between uses so it can dry. If using it with a bathtub it might help to move it away from any surface that it clings to.
- Keep your bathroom ventilated by opening a window whenever possible.
- Treat this like your towels or bed linen. We suggest washing every couple of weeks on a gentle cycle at 40 degrees, low spin using a gentle eco friendly laundry liquid. Do not use any bleach or whiteners. We do not suggest putting these in a dryer. After washing it - hang it somewhere that it can fully dry in the sun. No need to iron them as wrinkles will go when you are showering
If your curtain does grow mould:
Baking Soda and Vinegar method:
In the washing machine:
- Add a couple of towels (similar colour) to the load to help the cleansing action.
- Set the machine to a gentle cycle/ warm water (around 40 degrees) and your normal laundry liquid/ powder.
- Add ½ cup of baking soda during the wash cycle.
- Pay attention to the cycle and when it reaches the rinse action, add ½ cup of plain white vinegar and pour it to the cycle.
- Shake out the curtain when the cycle ends and check for leftover mould.
- Make a paste of baking soda & water. Rub it into any remaining mould and wash again in the machine with the towels & laundry liquid on a warm gentle cycle.
- Fully dry the curtain before use again, ideally dry the curtain in full sun.
The best plan in homes prone to mould issues is to have two curtains and alternate them every couple of weeks.
General tips for Calico Duvet Covers & Pillowcases:
- Wash separately on a gentle cycle with a lower spin speed. Use cold water to wash them (or 30-40 degrees if you need to).
- Use a gentle eco-friendly laundry liquid, nothing with harsh bleaching ingredients.
- Ideally dry it in the shade and iron from the inside out (but these look lovely crinkly and un-ironed too!).
- It is best to avoid using a dryer generally as they really wear fabrics out so fast.
- Never soak these duvet covers if you want to retain the lovely warm off-white colour.
- Avoid storing in sunlight.
General tips for Jackets, Shirts, Pants and tops:
- Do not store in direct sunlight as this causes fading and sun damage.
- Always wash on its own, with cold water on a gentle cycle in the washing machine with low spin using mild liquid detergent. Dry in shade.
- Iron (not too hot) to remove creases.
- Use a paper lint roller to remove dust, hairs etc after ironing or before wearing.
General tips for Roll Down Canvas Bags:
- Do not store in direct sunlight as this causes fading and sun damage.
- For the black bags - hand wash only to avoid fading and streaks.
- For the natural off-white canvas bags - always wash on its own, with cold water on a gentle cycle in the washing machine with very low spin using mild liquid detergent. Dry in shade.
- Iron (not too hot) to remove creases. NEVER iron near or on straps if you have a bag with polypropylene straps as they will melt! If you have a bag with cotton straps you can iron them.
- Use a paper lint roller to remove dust, hairs etc after ironing or before wearing.
General tips for Floppy Totes & Pillowcases:
- Do not store in direct sunlight as this causes fading and sun damage.
- Always wash on its own, with cold water by hand or in the machine - on a gentle cycle in the washing machine with low spin using mild liquid detergent. Dry in shade.
- Iron (not too hot) to remove creases.
- Use a paper lint roller to remove dust, hairs etc after ironing or before using.
General tips for Hats:
- Do not store in direct sunlight as this causes fading and sun damage.
- Wash on its own by hand with cold water using mild liquid detergent. Dry in shade.
- Iron (not too hot) to remove creases.
- Use a paper lint roller to remove dust, hairs etc after ironing or before wearing.
General tips for Winter Wool Jackets:
- Do not store in direct sunlight as this causes fading and sun damage.
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Hand wash in a bucket using cold water & eco laundry liquid. Gently squeeze out water after rinsing. Dry flat on a towel. Steam iron on wool setting, with a cloth between the iron and the wool.
- Use a paper lint roller to remove dust, hairs etc after ironing or before wearing.
General tips for Pouches:
- Do not store in direct sunlight as this causes fading and sun damage.
- Wipe outside with a warm soapy cloth to clean and gently hand wash lining
- Dry flat in shade
General tips for Moonstar Shoes:
- To wash: Clean off any bigger pieces of dirt with a damp cloth then fill a bucket with warm water and mild eco laundry liquid and put the shoes (with laces removed) into soak for 15-20 minutes. Then scrub with an old toothbrush or nail brush, something gentle. To dry: Never put in a dryer. Ideally dry in a shady windy spot, or just not in direct sun for too long.
- Do not store in direct sunlight as this causes fading and sun damage.
- Wipe rubber parts with a damp cloth with mild soap in between washes.
General tips for Himukashi Socks:
- Wash on cold water gentle cycle using a gentle eco laundry liquid.
- Never put in the dryer!
- Do not iron.
- Keep out of sun to avoid fading.
- Friction in your shoe will cause socks to wear out faster.