Care guide

General care guide for Kalani products

  • Always check the care instructions on the labels of each product
  • Always separate whites from colours and sort the laundry according to the washing temperatures shown on the labels.
  • Do not overfill your machine!
  • If you have bought matching items, always try to wash them together to avoid colour variations.
  • Favour washing inside-out (especially for the Premium Jersey).
  • In the event of a stain, act very quickly while respecting the instructions provided on the product’s label; remove the stain with an appropriate product before washing.
  • On each product page of the online shop you will find a tab full of tips and tricks for caring for your products, for washing, drying, ironing and using them. Read these instructions carefully.

Cotton Sateen & Protections

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Washing

  • Always separate whites from colours and sort the laundry according to the washing temperatures shown on the labels.
    Do not overfill your machine!
  • If you have bought matching items, always try to wash them together to avoid colour variations.
  • Favour washing at 30 degrees, which is just as effective as at higher temperatures. This protects the fabrics, the environment and… your wallet.
  • Favour washing inside-out (especially for the Premium Jersey).
  • In the event of a stain, act very quickly while respecting the instructions provided on the product’s label; remove the stain with an appropriate product before washing

Drying

  • Dry the laundry immediately after washing and do not leave it in a damp ball in the drum of the machine.
  • Spread out and smooth the damp laundry to avoid any white marks.
  • Lay the flat knitted throws blankets out to dry on a flat surface, do not put them in the dryer!
  • In the dryer, use a gentle programme and quickly remove the laundry after the cycle.

Ironing

  • Kalani products do not need to be ironed, however you can iron the reverse side of all items bearing imprints, embroidery and transfers.
  • Do not forget to regularly clean the soleplate of your iron

Cotton Percale

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Washing

  • Always separate whites from colours and sort the laundry according to the washing temperatures shown on the labels.
  • Do not overfill your machine!
  • If you have bought matching items, always try to wash them together to avoid colour variations.
  • Cotton percale sheets can be washed at 60°, even 95° as they are made to resist to Hotels industrial laundries, but we advise you to favour washing at 30°-40° for all sheets, which is just as effective as at higher temperatures. This protects the fabrics, the environment and… your wallet.
  • To be environmentally friendly, we recommend washing at room temperature with a liquid detergent.
  • Favour washing inside-out
  • In the event of a stain, act very quickly while respecting the instructions provided on the product’s label; remove the stain with an appropriate product before washing.

Drying

  • Dry the laundry immediately after washing and do not leave it in a damp ball in the drum of the machine to avoid too much crinkle effect.
  • Spread out and smooth the damp laundry to avoid any white marks.
  • In the tumble dryer, use a gentle programme and quickly remove the laundry after the cycle to avoid crinkle effect.
  • To be environmentally friendly, we recommend drying flat or in the open air.

Ironing

  • Kalani products do not need to be ironed, laying them out or tumble drying them is enough most of the time (except for Cotton Percale which is a material that should not be ironed if you accept that it is crumpled for an urban look, but which on the other hand requires intense ironing if you like military square sheets).
  • If you iron the Cotton Percale, we recommend washing the sheets with a spin-dryer at 800-900 rpm maximum and ironing while the laundry is still damp.
  • If you always iron all your textiles, we recommend ironing on the reverse side for all products with prints and embroideries.
  • Don’t forget to regularly clean the soleplate of your iron to avoid stains on white and light-coloured sheets.

Cotton Premium Jersey

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Washing

  • Always separate whites from colours and sort the laundry according to the washing temperatures shown on the labels.
  • Do not overfill your machine!
  • If you have bought matching items, always try to wash them together to avoid colour variations.
  • Favour washing at 30°, which is just as effective as at higher temperatures. This protects the fabrics, the environment and… your wallet.
  • Cotton Jersey is a T-shirt Fabric, wash it in the same way as your t-shirts because your sheets will evolve like your T-shirts.
  • Wash the jersey products inside-out
  • In the event of a stain, act very quickly while respecting the instructions provided on the product’s label; remove the stain with an appropriate product before washing.

Drying

  • Dry the laundry immediately after washing and do not leave it in a damp ball in the drum of the machine.
  • Spread out and smooth the damp laundry to avoid any white marks.
  • In the tumble dryer, use a gentle programme and quickly remove the laundry after the cycle.
  • In the tumble dryer, dry the jersey products inside-out

Ironing

  • Kalani Cotton Jersey products do not need to be ironed, laying them out or tumble drying them is enough.

Cotton Gauze

Washing

  • Please note that cotton gauze, by its nature, is a more fragile fabric than other bed linen materials. It’s important to avoid it coming into contact with velcro, unsanded wood, cat’s claws, set jewellery and sharp objects, etc. to prevent threads from being pulled.
  • Always separate whites from colours and sort the laundry according to the washing temperatures shown on the labels.
  • Cotton gauze should be washed at a moderate temperature, ideally between 30 and 40°C.
  • Do not overload your washing machine!
  • If you have bought matching items, try to wash them together as much as possible to avoid colour variations.
  • Use a mild detergent and avoid products containing aggressive bleaching agents that could damage the cotton gauze fibres.
  • Favour washing inside-out.
  • Opt for a cycle for delicate textiles to minimise abrasion and preserve the softness of the fabric. Avoid intensive wash cycles or vigorous spin-drying, which could cause excessive creasing.
  • In the event of a stain, act very quickly while respecting the instructions provided on the product’s label. Use a mild stain remover or a mix of warm water and mild soap and gently dab the stain before placing your sheet in the machine. Avoid rubbing vigorously, as this could damage the fibres of your cotton gauze.

Drying

  • When possible, we recommend drying your linen sheets in the open air. Spread your cotton gauze sheets out flat or on a clothesline away from direct sunlight. This will preserve the slightly wrinkled texture of the fabric.
  • If you prefer to use a tumble dryer, select a low or delicate programme to avoid excessive shrinkage and damage to cotton gauze fibres.

Ironing

  • Cotton gauze products have a natural slightly creased and embossed effect that might increase over time.
  • The advantage of the cotton gauze is that it doesn’t require any ironing. The fabric keeps it natural lightly crumpled and embossed cotton gauze over time.
  • If you prefer more even sheets, you can iron them. In this case, set your iron to a medium to high temperature and iron the sheets lightly humidified. Use water spray to lightly dampen creased areas before ironing. Don’t forget to clean the soleplate of your iron regularly to avoid stains on white or light-coloured sheets.

Stone Washed Linen

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Washing

  • Always separate whites from colours and sort the laundry according to the washing temperatures shown on the labels.
  • Washed linen should be washed at a moderate temperature, ideally between 30 and 40°C.
  • Do not overload your washing machine!
  • If you have bought matching items, try to wash them together as much as possible to avoid colour variations.
  • Use a mild detergent and avoid products containing aggressive bleaching agents that could damage the linen fibres.
  • Favour washing inside-out.
  • Opt for a delicate cycle or a cycle for delicate textiles to minimise abrasion and preserve the softness of the fabric. Avoid intensive wash cycles or vigorous spin-drying, which could cause excessive creasing.
  • In the event of a stain, act very quickly while respecting the instructions provided on the product’s label. Use a mild stain remover or a mix of warm water and mild soap and gently dab the stain before placing your sheet in the machine. Avoid rubbing vigorously, as this could damage the fibres of your linen.

Drying

  • When possible, we recommend to dry your linen sheets in the open air. Spread your washed linen sheets out flat or on a clothesline away from direct sunlight. This will preserve the slightly wrinkled texture of the fabric.
  • If you prefer to use a tumble dryer, select a low or delicate programme to avoid excessive shrinkage.

Ironing

  • The advantage of the stone washed linen is that is doesn’t require any ironing. The fabric keeps it natural linen look overt time.
  • Washed linen products have a natural slightly creased effect and do not require ironing.
  • If you prefer perfectly even sheets, you can iron them. In this case, set your iron to a medium to high temperature and iron the sheets lightly humidified. Use water spray to lightly dampen creased areas before ironing.
  • Don’t forget to clean the soleplate of your iron regularly to avoid stains on white or light-coloured sheets.

Natural Bedding

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Use

For optimal use, it is recommended to :

  • Take the product (duvet, pillow, mattress topper) out of its packaging at least 24 hours before first use so that it regains its fullness.
  • Shake your down duvet daily, when making your bed, to ensure a perfect distribution of the down and feathers.
  • Pat your down pillow flat daily, while making your bed, to give it a perfect shape before you lie down on it again.
  • Shake your down mattress topper or pat your mattress topper every two weeks minimum, while making your bed, to distribute the down and feathers evenly and give it more volume.
  • Reverse the top and bottom of your duvet and mattress topper at least once a fortnight (ideally every week) following the instructions on the sewn-in head and foot label which is designed to guide you easily with a large arrow. This will also ensure an even distribution of the natural filling.
  • On a sunny day, lay the duvet and overlay between two chairs or by the window for a few hours to air it out as often as possible and at least three times a year (avoid hanging it on a clothesline to prevent the filling from pooling).
  • Follow the washing and drying recommendations carefully to get the most out of your beautiful bedding and to make it last as long as possible.

Duvet and pillow care

Washing
  • A duvet in a “duvet cover” does not require frequent washing.
  • If an untimely stain leads to the need to wash it, it is essential to follow the washing instructions, remove the stain with a suitable product before washing and, preferably, avoid washing it more than once a year.
  • Wash your bedding once a year (in the washing machine or by a professional). If done properly, this annual wash will restore its lightness and loft.
  • Temperate and winter duvets, machine washable (wasserette) with a 15 kg drum machine.
  • Summer duvets, machine washable or wasserette washable with a minimum 6-7 kg drum.
  • Machine washable pillows with a minimum of 5 kg drum.
  • Do not overload your machine (to avoid damaging the seal of your drum).
  • Bedding can be washed at 60° from time to time, but we advise you to wash at 30°- 40°, which is just as effective as high temperatures. This protects the textiles, the environment and… your wallet.
  • Our bedding is naturally anti-dust mite, as the organic cotton covers are tightly woven Down Proof and anti-dust mite.
  • When it comes to washing powder, we recommend using a mild, liquid washing powder, but only in the correct dosage. Liquid detergent is more soluble and rinses out much better. For bedding with natural fillings, the volume and suppleness will be preserved with a “special wool” detergent.
  • In terms of rinsing, 5 or 6 rinses are necessary to remove the detergent from the filling.
Drying
  • Dry bedding immediately after washing, avoid leaving it damp in the machine.
  • Tumble dry on a synthetic or delicate programme. Minimum 4 hours or until completely dry. It is important that your duvet, pillow or mattress topper is completely dry to avoid mould growth later on.
  • Tip for optimal drying: weigh your duvet or pillows before washing them. They should weigh the same when they come out of the dryer. If they are heavier, this means that they still contain too much moisture and need to be re-dried one or more times.
  • Remember to place 2-3 dryer balls or tennis balls in the drum to recover the bulk of your bedding. And don’t hesitate to put your pillows in the dryer for 30 minutes every 2 months, even without washing them, to keep the fluffiness with 2-3 dryer balls
Ironing
  • Bedding products do not need to be ironed

Washing the mattress topper

In theory, the mattress topper does not need to be washed, as it is normally protected by your fitted sheet and mattress protector. However, you can wash it following the same instructions as for duvets and pillows. Given the volume of a mattress topper, it is recommended that you leave it to a professional.

Why is our bedding ‘naturally’ dust mite free?

Nobody is really allergic to feathers and down. People who are allergic to dust mites are in fact allergic to the dust in some bedding that feeds the mites. If the feather and down are well treated, well dusted and well protected, there is no more allergy. This is also one of the big differences between good European bedding and cheap bedding without expertise.

You might think that a duvet or pillow with a synthetic filling would be more mite-proof, because it is easier to wash at higher temperatures. But this is not the case, as synthetic fibres are hollow and literally act as a hotel for dust mites. In addition, the fabrics of most cheap synthetic duvets are completely permeable to the passage of dust mites to their preferred location.

Some manufacturers add chemical dust mite treatments to duvets, feathers and feathers to create a repellent effect. These products are not recommended for sleeping with the nose on every night and they diminish and eventually disappear after a few washes (10 washes only resistance for the best products).

The best way to avoid dust mites is to use naturally dust mite free bedding and to wash your bed sheets once a week.

Our French duvets and feathers are treated in a high quality factory and go through several washes and 4 to 5 stages of dusting (compared to 1-2 for Chinese products) before being stored and used as bedding filling, which guarantees 0% dust mites.

In addition, we have chosen a cotton percale bedding cover, woven very tightly in 230TC (91fils/cm2) and are therefore what is known as Down Proof in the jargon, which prevents the passage of down and feathers, but also so that dust mites have no chance of passing through the fabric.

Our natural duvets, natural pillows and natural mattress toppers are therefore naturally dust mite proof.

If you are allergic to dust mites we have a blog post with interesting information about this here.

Luxury Bath Linen

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Washing

  • Always separate whites from colours and sort the laundry according to the washing temperatures shown on the labels.
  • Do not overfill your machine!
  • If you have bought matching items, always try to wash them together to avoid colour variations.
  • The Luxury Towels collection can be washed up to 60°, but we advise you to favour washing at 30-40° for all towels, which is just as effective as at higher temperatures. This protects the fabrics, the environment and… your wallet.
  • In the event of a stain, act very quickly while respecting the instructions provided on the product’s label; remove the stain with an appropriate product before washing.

Drying

  • Dry the laundry immediately after washing and do not leave it in a damp ball in the drum of the machine to avoid damaging the drum seal of your washing machine. Wet towels can be heavy!
  • Drying in the tumble dryer is not ecological, but it’s the only way to keep the original softness after each wash.

Ironing

  • Towels do not need to be ironed, hanging them out or tumble drying them is enough.

Hotel Bath Linen

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Washing

  • Always separate whites from colours and sort the laundry according to the washing temperatures shown on the labels.
  • Do not overfill your machine!
  • If you have bought matching items, always try to wash them together to avoid colour variations.
  • The Hotel Towels collection can be washed up to 95°, but if you are not a hotel, we advise you to favour washing at 30-60° for all towels, which is just as effective as at higher temperatures. This protects the fabrics, the environment and… your wallet.
  • In the event of a stain, act very quickly while respecting the instructions provided on the product’s label; remove the stain with an appropriate product before washing.

Drying

  • Dry the laundry immediately after washing and do not leave it in a damp ball in the drum of the machine to avoid damaging the drum seal of your washing machine. Wet towels can be heavy!
  • Drying in the tumble dryer is not ecological, but it’s the only way to keep the original softness of any Towel after each wash.

Ironing

  • Towels do not need to be ironed, hanging them out or tumble drying them is enough.

Loungewear

Washing

  • Always separate whites from colours and sort the laundry according to the washing temperatures shown on the labels.
  • Do not overfill your machine!
  • If you have bought matching items, always try to wash them together to avoid colour variations.
  • Clothing must be washed cold at 30 degrees. This protects the fabrics, the environment and… your wallet.
  • Wash the clothing inside out
  • In the event of a stain, act very quickly while respecting the instructions provided on the product’s label; remove the stain with an appropriate product before washing.

Drying

  • Lay the clothing out to dry on a flat surface, or hang them, but do not put them in the tumble dryer!

Ironing

  • Kalani products do not need to be ironed, laying them out is enough.
  • If you always iron all your textiles, we recommend ironing on the reverse side for all products with prints and embroideries.
  • Don’t forget to regularly clean the soleplate of your iron to avoid stains on white and light-coloured product.

Throw

Washing

  • Always separate whites from colours and sort the laundry according to the washing temperatures shown on the labels.
  • Do not overfill your machine!
  • If you have bought matching items, always try to wash them together to avoid colour variations.
  • Throws must be washed cold at 30 degrees. This protects the fabrics, the environment and… your wallet.
  • In the event of a stain, act very quickly while respecting the instructions provided on the product’s label; remove the stain with an appropriate product before washing.

Drying

  • Lay the flat knitted throws blankets out to dry on a flat surface, do not put them in the tumble dryer!

Ironing

  • Kalani products do not need to be ironed, laying them out is enough.
  • If you always iron all your textiles, we recommend ironing on the reverse side for all products with prints and embroideries.
  • Don’t forget to regularly clean the soleplate of your iron to avoid stains on white and light-coloured product.