Garment Care Guide

At Petite Femme, we believe in taking care of what we own. To help you prolong the life of your garments, we’ve put together a simple Care Guide.

Air it out

Lightly worn items that are free from stains or odours can be turned inside out and hung up in an open space or out in the sun before they are returned to your closet. Airing out your clothes can help remove faint odours while sunlight is a natural disinfectant.

Hand wash delicate items

Delicates like silks, wools, lace and embellished items should only be dry cleaned or hand washed. Immerse the garment in a tub of cool water with a few drops of gentle detergent. Let it soak for up to 30 minutes before rinsing thoroughly under running water. Gently squeeze out excess water from the garment and roll it up in a dry towel to absorb moisture.

Spot clean any stains

Place the stain face down onto a white towel. Using a cloth dampened with detergent, pat the stain from the reverse side, starting from the edges and working towards the centre of the stain. Allow the garment to air dry before washing.

Do not bleach

Instead of bleach, use sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) to soften and refresh your whites. Dissolve 1-2 tablespoons of baking soda in a tub or sink filled with water. Soak your garments in the solution for 2 hours before gently agitating and rinsing them. 

Do not soak for longer than 24 hours

Our corozo buttons are made from a natural, porous material that should not be soaked in water for extended periods of time (more than 24 hours) as some warping or fading may occur.

Do not machine wash

We recommend hand washing our garments where possible to extend the life of your clothing. Items such as our blazers should always be hand washed or dry cleaned to maintain their structure. If you choose to machine wash our garments on occasion, we recommend cold machine wash only using the delicate or gentle setting.

Hang dry your clothes

All of our garments should be air-dried only. Wool and knit items should be dried flat to avoid stretching. Structured garments such as blouses and jackets can be dried on hangers to maintain their shape and reduce the need for ironing. Do not tumble dry.

Steam it

To remove light creases from your clothes, use a garment steamer or hang your garment on the back of the bathroom door while you shower. If your garment has more stubborn creases, use an iron on the lowest setting to prevent heat damage.

Repair minor defects

Always consider mending a garment instead of replacing it entirely. Tears, faulty zippers and missing buttons can be easily repaired. Our garments come with spare buttons - be sure to keep these in a safe place.