how to care
Our pieces are handmade using 100% hand-dyed cotton yarn. Due to this nature, please note that items are not all exactly the same, and you may find a small ‘knot’ or two on your bag, representing the end of a piece of yarn (crocheters out there - if you know you know!).
Whilst your piece will not need to be laundered frequently - it is important to know that it can be cleaned. Due to the natural fibres, the bag will slightly stretch if the contents is heavy - re-shrinking the item can happen in the drying process. Please note the following steps to cleaning your piece.
*please note: the heavier the contents, the more your crochet piece will drop. This also refers to dance floor visits (recommended, but please take care)
We’ve recently introduced new materials including PVC jelly slippers and lurex yarn bags. Each material requires slightly different care, so please refer to the relevant sections below.
COTTON YARN
Option 1 - Dry-clean. Discuss with your local drycleaner the most effective way to treat your 100% cotton piece. Yarn will not leak colour.
Option 2 - Hand-wash. Fill a basin with cold water and add a natural wool-wash detergent. Gently swish crochet item in the soapy water - do not wring or scrub. Rinse in cold water and repeat this process until the item is free of soap. Gently squeeze remaining water and lay flat on a towel to dry, flipping half way through drying process.
Option 3 - Machine wash. Using a natural wool-wash detergent, machine-wash the item on a gentle cycle. Place into a laundry bag, and place in the dryer until just dry.
LUREX YARN
Our lurex yarn is beautiful but very delicate. This yarn may fray slightly over time. This is a natural part of wear, especially around high friction areas. To manage this:
- Carefully trim any loose fibres with sharp scissors - do not pull!!
- Avoid overstretching or placing heavy contents inside.
Option 1 - Spot clean where possible using a damp cloth. For deeper cleaning, hand wash in cold water using a natural wool-wash detergent. Gently press water out and do not scrub, wring or twist. Lat flay to dry in shade. Avoid heat and direct sunlight, which can dull the metallic finish and increase fraying.
PVC
Made from soft, flexible PVC, our jelly slippers are built for comfort, fun and occasional chaos.
Option 1 - Wipe clean with a damp cloth or sponge.
Option 2 - For deeper cleaning, use mild soap and cool water.
Air dry only. Do not machine wash or tumble dry. Store out of direct sunlight to avoid discolouration or warping!
