A stain, now what? Before you start cleaning the stain on your necktie, please check the tail end of the tie. There should be a black label indicating whether the necktie is made of silk, polyester, cotton or wool. Scarves and pashminas also have a black label, indicating what material they are made of. Our laundry and cleaning instructions were written with care and are based on our own expertise. If you follow these instructions, the items you purchased will stay nice for longer and you will enjoy wearing them more.

Necktie silk

Do not wash your silk tie in the washing machine or in lukewarm soapy water. The best way to clean a silk tie is to treat the stain with benzene. Put a small amount of benzene on a clean cloth and hold it against the stain. The benzene will absorb the stain. Notice! Do not rub! Is the stain still not out of your tie? Put your tie rolled up in a jar with a layer of benzene. Put a lid on it and shake. Let the tie soak in it for about a day. Take your tie out and hang it by the tip of the tail (narrow part) in the open air. This way the benzene will dissipate and the tie will dry up wrinkle-free. Still want to smooth out your tie? Then iron it on the lowest setting and with a tea towel over it to keep the silk from melting. Do not iron over the passantino (loop at the back) to avoid shiny stains on the front. Does the above washing instructions not help? You can also take your tie to the dry cleaners to have it cleaned. Note that steaming is not good for a silk tie, but one cleaning will survive the tie.

Necktie polyester

A polyester tie is easy to clean. Make lukewarm soapy water with detergent intended for delicate laundry. Wash the necktie by hand and rinse it clean. Let the tie dry outdoors by hanging it by the tail of the tie (narrowest part of the tie). If you want to iron your tie afterwards, you can do so on the lowest setting of your iron.

Necktie cotton
A cotton tie is easy to clean. Make lukewarm soapy water with detergent intended for delicate laundry. Wash the necktie by hand and rinse it clean. Let the necktie dry outdoors by hanging it by the tail of the necktie (narrowest part of the necktie). If you want to iron your necktie afterwards, feel free to do so.

Necktie wool

A wool tie is easy to clean. Make lukewarm suds with a detergent intended for wool. Wash the tie by hand and rinse it clean. Let the tie dry outdoors by hanging it by the tail of the tie (narrowest part of the tie). If you still want to iron your necktie afterward, you can feel free to do so. Put your iron on the "wool" setting.

silk scarf / Men's scarf silk

Silk is a natural fiber. A silk scarf is a delicate garment that requires special care when washing. It is best to wash a silk scarf with a soft - not alkaline - detergent, such as baby soap or mild soap. Do not use bleach or fabric softener. Wash it by hand with water no warmer than 30 degrees. Wash it gently in soapy water, do not rub or wring. Rinse it gently but thoroughly in lukewarm water. Dry your scarf outdoors or flat on a towel to maintain its shape. Do not put your silk scarf in the dryer! Ironing is best done when the scarf is still slightly moist and at a low temperature. Many irons have a special "silk" setting. By following these steps, you can safely and effectively wash your silk scarf and keep it in good condition for as long as possible. You can also always take a silk scarf to the dry cleaner for cleaning.

Scarf Polyester

Polyester scarves can be easily cleaned by yourself. A polyester scarf can safely be washed in the washing machine on a fine wash program at 30 degrees. Use a laundry bag with long-length scarves so that they do not get tangled with the other garments. Best not to dry your polyester scarf in the dryer, but on the clothesline.

The above washing instructions also apply to scarves in (mix) qualities such as:

58% acrylic / 18% polyester / 13% viscose / 7% wool / 4% alpaca
56% acrylic / 29% modal / 7% wool / 4% alpaca / 4% viscose
100% cotton

Pashmina silk - wool - cashmere

A pashmina made of silk or fine wool or a combination thereof is a very luxurious but fragile scarf. Try not to wash your pashmina too often, but occasionally hang your pashmina outside overnight to keep it beautiful longer. Do you want to wash your pashmina anyway? Then do so in lukewarm soapy water with a wool detergent. Wash the pashmina gently and rinse it immediately. Do not soak it! Dry your pashmina outdoors or flat on a towel to maintain its shape. Ironing is best done when the scarf is still slightly damp on a low temperature. Many irons have a special "silk" or "wool" setting. Follow this care advice and your pashmina scarf will stay beautiful and last a lifetime.

Pashmina viscose-polyester-modal

Pashmina scarves made of viscose-polyester-modal can be easily cleaned by yourself. Feel free to wash your pashmina shawl in the washing machine on a delicate wash program at 30 degrees. Best not to dry your scarf in the dryer, but on the clothesline

Men’s scarf silk-wool

A men's silk-wool scarf is a very luxurious but fragile scarf. Try not to wash your men's scarf too often, but occasionally hang your men's scarf outside overnight to keep it beautiful longer. Do you want to wash your men's scarf anyway? Then do so in lukewarm soapy water with a wool detergent. Wash the scarf gently and rinse it immediately. Do not soak! Dry your scarf outdoors or flat on a towel to maintain its shape. Ironing is best done when the scarf is still slightly damp on a low temperature. Many irons have a special "silk" or "wool" setting.

Men's scarf viscose

A men's viscose scarf is a delicate fabric that should be washed carefully to preserve its fabric and color. Check the washing instructions on the scarf's label to see if there are specific instructions for washing. If the scarf cannot be washed, take it to the dry cleaner for cleaning. If the scarf can be washed, wash it by hand in lukewarm water (no hotter than 30 degrees) with a mild detergent suitable for viscose. Avoid using bleach or fabric softener. Do not soak the scarf too long or rub the fabric hard to avoid damage. Rinse the scarf thoroughly with cold water. Gently squeeze excess water from the scarf, but do not wring or twist the scarf to avoid damage. Dry your scarf outdoors or lay the scarf flat on a towel to dry. Avoid direct sunlight and heat sources such as a dryer to prevent shrinkage and discoloration. By following these steps, you can safely and effectively wash your men's viscose scarf and keep it in good condition for as long as possible.

Men's scarf wool

A men's wool scarf is a delicate garment that requires special care when washing. By following these tips, you can wash your men's wool scarf safely and effectively to keep it in good condition for as long as possible. First, check the scarf's label for washing instructions. If the scarf is not machine washable, take it to the dry cleaner. If you do want to wash the scarf yourself, do so by hand in cold or lukewarm water with a mild wool detergent and no bleach. Do not soak the scarf too long or rub the fabric hard to avoid damaging it. Rinse the scarf thoroughly with cold water. Gently squeeze excess water from the scarf, but do not wring or twist it to avoid damage. Let the scarf dry flat on a towel, avoiding direct sunlight and heat sources such as the dryer to prevent shrinkage and discoloration. If necessary, iron the scarf with an iron at a low temperature.

Scarf cotton

A cotton scarf is easy to wash. Check the scarf's label for washing instructions. Wash the cotton scarf in the washing machine at a lukewarm temperature with a mild detergent, but do not use bleach. If there are stubborn stains, pre-treat them with a stain remover before putting the scarf in the washing machine. Do not leave the scarf in the washing machine for too long and dry it immediately after washing to avoid creasing. Preferably air dry the scarf to prevent shrinking and discoloration. You can also put the scarf in the dryer at a low temperature, but avoid using high temperatures to avoid damage to the fabric. Iron the scarf at a low temperature if necessary. By following these steps, you can wash your cotton scarf safely and effectively, keeping the fabric in good condition for as long as possible.

Cravat silk

Do not wash your silk choker in the washing machine or in soapy lukewarm water. The best way to clean a silk choker is to treat the stain with benzene. Put a small amount of benzene on a clean cloth and hold it against the stain. The benzene will absorb the stain. Notice! Do not rub! Is the stain still not out of your choker? Put your choker rolled up in a jar coated with benzene. Put a lid on it and shake. Let the tie soak in it for about a day. Take your choker out and hang it on the narrow end in the open air. That way the benzene will dissipate and the choker will dry up wrinkle-free. Still want to smooth out your choker? Then iron it on the lowest setting and with a tea towel over it to keep the silk from melting. Do the above washing instructions not help? You can also take your choker to the dry cleaners to have it cleaned. Note that steaming is not good for a silk choker, but one cleaning will survive.

Cravat polyester

A polyester choker is easy to clean. Make lukewarm soapy water with detergent intended for delicate laundry. Wash the choker by hand and rinse it clean. Let the choker dry outdoors by hanging it by the narrow part. If you want to iron your choker afterwards, you can do so on the lowest setting of your iron.

Socks

Sort socks by color and material. Wash white socks separately from colored socks to avoid discoloration. Check the label of the socks for washing instructions. For example, some socks should be washed at a cold temperature, while others can be washed at a warmer temperature. Wash the socks in the washing machine at the appropriate temperature with a mild detergent. Do not use fabric softener, as this can damage the socks and reduce their absorbency. If the socks are very dirty, soak them in cold water with a mild detergent before putting them in the washing machine. Ideally, dry the socks on the line or on a low temperature in the dryer to prevent shrinkage. By following these washing instructions, you will be able to wash your socks safely and correctly so that you can enjoy them for as long as possible.