A little love goes a long way. Our pieces are made to be lived in — pulled on for school runs, dusty paddocks and the best kind of messy days — and cared for well, they'll last long enough to be handed down. Here's how to keep them looking their best.
"The best days end in dirty clothes" — so here's how to get them clean again.
Our golden rules
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Wash cold, wash gentle. Cold water on a gentle cycle is kindest to fabric, colour and any prints or embroidery.
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Turn prints & embroidery inside out. This protects the design and keeps colours bright.
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Wash with like colours. Keep darks with darks, brights with brights.
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Skip the dryer. Line dry in the shade — it's gentler on fabric and stops fading. Direct sun can be harsh on colours.
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Go easy on the heat. A warm iron where needed; always check the fabric first.
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Always follow the care label. The sewn-in label on your garment is the final word — if it differs from this guide, follow the label.
By fabric
Cotton & cotton-blend everyday wear
Tees, rompers, polos, dresses, blouses, shirts, jersey & waffle pieces.
- Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle with like colours.
- Turn printed or embroidered pieces inside out before washing.
- Do not bleach.
- Line dry in the shade — avoid the tumble dryer to prevent shrinking.
- Warm iron if needed; avoid ironing directly over prints.
Denim & jeans
Jeans, denim bloomers, overalls.
- Wash inside out in cold water with like colours.
- For the first few washes, wash separately — deep indigo can run a little at first.
- Do not bleach.
- Line dry in the shade. Warm iron if needed.
- Wash less often to keep the colour rich and the fit true.
Linen & linen-blend
Our "Luci" & "Lucia" linen shirts, linen pants.
- Cold or warm gentle machine wash with like colours.
- Do not bleach or tumble dry.
- Line dry in the shade.
- Warm iron while slightly damp for the crispest finish.
- A relaxed, lived-in crease is part of linen's charm — it softens beautifully with wear.
Corduroy
Cord trousers & cord pieces.
- Wash inside out in cold water on a gentle cycle with like colours.
- Do not bleach or tumble dry.
- Line dry in the shade.
- Warm iron on the reverse to protect the soft pile.
Activewear, rashies, board & footy shorts
Polyester & spandex pieces.
- Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle with like colours.
- Skip the fabric softener — it coats the fibres and reduces breathability.
- Do not bleach, tumble dry or iron (heat damages the fabric and print).
- Line dry in the shade.
- Rinse after swimming — salt and chlorine are hard on stretch fabrics.
Winter knits & jumpers
Knit jumpers & cotton-knit pieces.
- Cold gentle machine wash (or hand wash) with like colours.
- Do not bleach or tumble dry.
- Reshape while damp and dry flat in the shade — hanging can stretch knitwear out of shape.
- Cool iron only if needed.
Stains & little accidents
- Treat spills as soon as you can — the fresher the mark, the easier it lifts.
- Dab, don't rub. Rubbing pushes the stain deeper into the fibres.
- Rinse in cold water first; hot water can set protein and fruit stains.
- Test any stain remover on a hidden seam before using it on the whole piece.
Made to be handed down
We're a country family, and we make our clothes the way we'd want them for our own kids — timeless, durable and worth keeping. Care for them gently and they'll be ready for the next little adventurer down the line.
Questions about a particular piece? We're always happy to help — email hello@littlewindmillclothingco.com.
