{"id":300712,"date":"2026-08-14T11:29:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T09:29:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/?p=300712"},"modified":"2026-08-14T11:29:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T09:29:34","slug":"wash-new-linen-before-first-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/en\/blog\/wash-new-linen-before-first-use\/","title":{"rendered":"Should you wash your bed and bath linen before using it?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-estimated-reading-time yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">4<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Yes, we recommend washing your home textiles before using them for the first time.<\/strong> This applies to all textile products &#8211; bed linen, bath linen and clothing &#8211; including items made from GOTS-certified organic cotton.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Kalani-home, all our cotton textiles are made from <strong>GOTS-certified organic cotton<\/strong>. The dyes we use also meet the strict requirements of this standard and are selected with safety in mind. So why should you wash new linen before using it? Here is everything you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-why-wash-new-linen-before-using-it-for-the-first-time\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why wash new linen before using it for the first time?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">The answer comes down to one word: <strong>hygiene<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Making a textile involves several stages of production. At Kalani, our products are assembled using sewing machines and overlock machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the manufacturing process, overlock machines trim excess fabric around the hems to create neat, strong finishes. This process can produce a fine dust of cotton fibres, almost invisible to the naked eye, which may remain on the textile after production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">The first wash helps remove any potential residues from the manufacturing process before your linen comes into contact with your skin. This is why we recommend always washing new linen before using it for the first time, just as you would with a new item of clothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-top-left\" style=\"min-height:424px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-288316 size-large\" alt=\"blog_chutes1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/blog_chutes1-1024x427.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/blog_chutes1-1024x427.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/blog_chutes1-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/blog_chutes1-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/blog_chutes1-1536x640.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/blog_chutes1-80x33.png 80w, https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/blog_chutes1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#8d9090\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-how-should-you-wash-new-linen\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>How should you wash new linen?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no need for a special washing routine: simply follow the care instructions on the label. A few simple tips can help you get the best results:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose the <strong>recommended washing temperature<\/strong> indicated on the care label.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use your <strong>usual laundry detergent<\/strong>, preferably without using too much.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoid overloading<\/strong> the washing machine so that water and detergent can circulate properly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dry<\/strong> your linen according to the care instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/article_photos-3-1024x500.png\" alt=\"Blog-wash-before-use-1\" class=\"wp-image-300716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/article_photos-3-1024x500.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/article_photos-3-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/article_photos-3-768x375.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/article_photos-3-1536x750.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/article_photos-3-80x39.png 80w, https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/article_photos-3.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-should-you-wash-all-new-textiles-even-gots-certified-organic-cotton\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>Should you wash all new textiles, even GOTS-certified organic cotton?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. As a precaution, we recommend this habit for all textiles intended to come into contact with your skin: sheets, duvet covers, pillowcases, bath towels, bathrobes, clothing and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even when a product is clean when it leaves the factory and meets high quality standards, such as <strong>GOTS certification<\/strong>, washing it before the first use remains a good hygiene practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-in-summary\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>In summary<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\" style=\"grid-template-columns:41% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/19-1024x640.png\" alt=\"Satin Sage\" class=\"wp-image-290212 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/19-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/19-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/19-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/19-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/19-80x50.png 80w, https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/19.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Always wash your linen before using it for the first time.<\/strong> This also applies to linen made from GOTS-certified organic cotton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Kalani, we pay particular attention to the quality and safety of our materials and manufacturing processes. Our cotton textiles are GOTS-certified and our dyes meet the requirements of the standard. The first wash simply helps remove any fine cotton fibre dust generated during manufacturing and prepares your linen for everyday use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A simple step to enjoy your Kalani linen in the best possible conditions, from your very first night\u2019s sleep or your first bath.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-block-name=\"woocommerce\/single-product\" data-product-id=\"218363\" data-wp-context=\"woocommerce\/products::{&quot;productId&quot;:218363,&quot;variationId&quot;:null}\" data-wp-interactive=\"woocommerce\/single-product\" class=\"wp-block-woocommerce-single-product woocommerce\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-block-name=\"woocommerce\/product-gallery\" 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class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780299495407\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Should I wash my products before using them?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, we recommend washing your home textiles before using them for the first time, including textiles made from GOTS-certified organic cotton. This helps remove any potential residues from the manufacturing process.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786697095061\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How should I wash new linen before using it for the first time?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A standard wash cycle is all you need. Follow the temperature indicated on the care label, use your usual laundry detergent without over-dosing, avoid overloading the washing machine and dry your linen according to the care instructions.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786697122513\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Should all new textiles be washed?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, we recommend washing all textiles intended to come into contact with your skin, such as sheets, duvet covers, towels and clothing, even when they meet high quality standards such as GOTS certification.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/en\/blog\/post-category\/well-being-en\/\" rel=\"tag\">Well-being<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yes, we recommend washing your home textiles before using them for the first time. 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