Linen can be laundered or dry-cleaned. Proper care of linen begins with the guidelines supplied by an individual item's manufacturer. These guidelines will take into account specific characteristics of the item such as the composition of thread and trimmings, dyes, and special treatments used for stain or wrinkle resistance.

Nevertheless, there is no reason to dry clean sheets and pillowcases. Linen softens with repeated laundering making them grow increasingly comfortable. Here are some laundering tips:
  • Use gentle detergent
  • Soft water is best
  • Launder stains when fresh
  • Use oxygen bleaches for white linen-chlorine bleach yellows
  • Use a water temperature between warm and hot, depending on the care instructions