Care Guide

Caring for Your Batik Garments

Red Thread Garment pieces are made with carefully selected fabrics such as TENCEL™ Lyocell, cotton, rayon and blended materials. Proper care ensures your garment maintains its color, softness, and structure for years to come.

Because many of our pieces are hand-dyed or hand-printed, gentle care is recommended.

General Washing Instructions

Before First Wear

• Wash separately
• Use cold water
• Mild liquid detergent only

Some natural dye release may occur during the first wash.

Washing

• Hand wash in cold water (recommended)
• Or machine wash cold on gentle cycle
• Wash inside out
• Do not bleach
• Do not soak for extended periods

Drying

• Hang dry in shade
• Do not tumble dry
• Avoid direct sunlight to preserve color vibrancy

Ironing

• Iron on low to medium heat
• Iron inside out
• Steam is safe for most fabrics
• Avoid high heat on TENCEL™ Lyocell

Fabric-Specific Care

TENCEL™ Lyocell

• Extremely soft and breathable
• Wash cold, gentle cycle
• Avoid high heat drying
• Low iron or steam only

TENCEL™ fibers are durable but respond best to gentle treatment.

Cotton & Cotton Voile

• Machine wash cold
• Line dry recommended
• Iron medium heat

Cotton may experience minimal natural shrinkage if exposed to high heat.

Rayon & Eco Blends

• Hand wash preferred
• Do not wring
• Lay flat or hang dry

Rayon fibers are soft and breathable but more delicate when wet.

Natural Variation & Handcrafted Character

Because our batik fabrics are often hand-dyed or hand-printed:

• Slight color variation is normal
• Minor irregularities are part of the craft
• Each piece may develop character over time

These are not defects — they are part of the handmade process.

Long-Term Storage

• Store in a cool, dry place
• Avoid humid storage
• Do not store damp garments
• Use breathable garment bags

Need Help?

If you are unsure about caring for your garment, please contact us:

Email: redthreadgarment@gmail.com
WhatsApp Business: +62 811 3055 554

We’re happy to help.

Our Standard Fit Batik Shirts in TENCEL™ Lyocell require gentle care to preserve their softness and drape. You can explore our full Batik Shirts Collection or browse our T-Shirt Collection to see the fabrics referenced in this guide.

Discover More

• Shop Batik Shirts (TENCEL™ Lyocell)
• Shop Hand-Dyed Cotton T-Shirts
• Size & Fit Guide
• Shipping & Returns Policy
• FAQ
• Contact Red Thread Garment
• Learn about Batik on TENCEL™ Lyocell