Dry Cleaning

• If your linen laundry contains inner lining, facing, shoulder pads or detailed construction, opt to have those items dry-cleaned. The dry cleaner will help to maintain the shape and finish of the linen fabric.
  
  

Home Washing Versus Dry Cleaning

• Linen can be washed at home, in cold or warm water depending on the fabric's color. For items like shirts, shorts and pants that do not have lining or interfacing, you may either wash at home or take to the dry cleaner depending on your personal preferences. A dry cleaner produces a more crisp look while laundering at home offers a more relaxed style.
  
  

Check Labels

• Before you wash linen at home, be sure to check the label. Some linen is mixed with silk or rayon. If this is the case, these pieces need to be dry-cleaned.
  
  

Ironing

• Linen wrinkles easily so it is best to avoid folding it. If you crease or winkle your linen laundry, iron the garment when it is still damp. You can avoid more wrinkles by washing linen frequently. Washing makes linen fabric softer, decreasing the amount of wrinkles.