Care guide
How to Care for Cotton Bedding
Our cotton poplin and voile ruffle bedding, sheets, pillowcases and bedskirts are made to be washed. Here is how we recommend caring for them.
Washable by design
Made for real life
From the start, we wanted all of our bedding to be washable. Many cotton pieces use pre-washed, pre-shrunk 100% cotton 200 thread count poplin, and our voile ruffles are washed featherweight cotton. Care notes differ from piece to piece, so always check the care note on your item's product page.
How to wash
Cotton care, at a glance
Our general rule for cotton bedding, plus the notes you will find on many of our product pages.
All cotton bedding
- Wash. Machine wash in cool water with gentle liquid soap.
- Dry. Lay flat to dry, or tumble dry on a cold or warm setting.
- Avoid. No bleach.
- Iron. Iron if desired.
From our FAQ and Wash Care page.
Many sheet sets and pillowcase sets
- Wash. Machine wash in warm water on a gentle cycle.
- Dry. Tumble dry on low heat.
- Avoid. Do not bleach.
- Iron. Warm iron as needed.
As listed on pieces such as our Poplin Sheet Set and Giselle and Anna pillowcase sets.
Many duvets and ruffle pillowcases
- Wash. Machine wash in cold water with mild detergent.
- Dry. Tumble dry on a cool or low setting.
- Avoid. No bleach.
As listed on pieces such as our Clementine pillowcases and cotton duvet sets. Our Clementine bedspread says cold or warm water, tumble dry cool and fluff to dry.
Cotton poplin
Like grandma's sheets
Our poplin is light and crisp, with an old school feel, and it washes wonderfully. Ruffles are hand cut and hand gathered, so a gentle shake while damp helps them fall softly.
Shop cotton beddingQuestions
Good to know
Why do the care notes differ between pieces?
Some product pages say cool or cold water, and some sheet and pillowcase sets say warm water on a gentle cycle. Care notes differ from piece to piece, so always check the care note on your item's product page.
Can I iron it?
Yes. Our cotton care says iron if desired, and many sheet and pillowcase sets say warm iron as needed.
Can I dry clean it?
Our cotton care notes are all machine wash instructions and do not call for dry cleaning.
Will colors match if I buy more later?
We dye and print in small batches, so colors can vary slightly from lot to lot and later orders are not guaranteed to match. Order everything you need at the same time, and order a fabric swatch if you would like to see a color first.
Everyday tips
Good laundry habits
These are general laundering habits, not product instructions. Your item's care note always comes first.
General tips
- Wash with similar colors.
- Do not overload the machine, so pieces can move freely.
- Remove pieces promptly when the cycle ends.
- Gently shake out and smooth ruffles while they are still damp.
- Store folded in a breathable place.
More care guides
Questions about caring for a piece? Email support@linensalvage.com. Full notes are on our FAQ and Wash Care page.