WASHING INSTRUCTIONS Our fabrics need not be dry cleaned or washed separately by hand Machine gentle wash cycle at 30°C using pH-neutral (6.5-7.5) soft water Mild, pH-neutral liquid detergent (pH 6.5-7.5) No bleaches in detergent or separately Dry in shade Water containing iron can sadden shade LONG TERM STORAGE To minimize ozone and gas fading caused by air pollutants, especially along folded edges, store dry natural dyed yarn/fabric in plastic/paper bags with the air pressed out and mouth folded over. Store bags in opaque cartons or boxes in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight. KEEP AWAY FROM Rust: Rust, bare corrodible steel and iron compounds can stain natural dyed yarn/fabric black, especially if moist Water containing iron can sadden shade Articles with low quality metallic finish: Low quality electroplated articles and metallized objects can discolour moist natural dyed yarn/fabric Imitation and metallic zari can blemish natural dyed fabric Extensive changes in pH: Soaking in and washing with alkaline hard water, soaps, cheap bar detergents or strong powder detergents will result in change of shade Acid spillages will cause discolouration Exposure to heavy acid perspiration (less than pH 4.5) may cause discolouration of certain shades Bleaching agents: Soaking in bleaching solutions and washing with detergents containing bleaches will lighten shade Prolonged exposure to chlorinated swimming pool water can bleach colour Long term exposure to atmosphere polluted with oxidizing gases such as ozone and nitrogen oxides (NOx) will result in fading of colour High SPM: Collars and cuffs can stain brown to black in environment with high airborne Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM)       Eco-fashion from the Anita Dongre Grassroot collection   Pochampally ikat silk saris