Garment & Fabric Care
Our Mombasa Rose design team is passionate about finding gorgeous prints in bright and confident colours. We then use these fabrics as the inspiration to create designs that embody everything we love about living in our beautiful Sunshine State - Queensland.
We design clothes that suit the sunny climate and free spirit of Queensland. They are cool, comfortable and easy to wear. We always try to use natural breathable fibres that suit our warm subtropical climate, however, we do sometimes use blended fibres where it will help your garment have a longer life.
We have put together a few guidelines that we hope will help you care for your new purchase. Finding out the most suitable washing method is vital to ensuring that your Mombasa Rose garment has a long and happy life!
Remember to always wash light and bright colours separately as some colours may run in the first few washes. Please keep in mind particular washing instructions will apply to each different fabric.
Fabric Types
100% Cotton
Cotton is the base of many of our designs. We love the natural, cool and durable qualities of this gorgeous fibre.
CARE – We do recommend washing by hand in warm water, line drying in the shade and ironing with a medium to hot iron.
Not recommended but if you do wish to put the garment in the machine we suggest a cold wash in a laundry bag. We have these for sale at $5.00 each.
If your garment gets a stain do not spot clean harshly as it is possible to remove colour from the fabric or - in worst case - ruin the piece.
It is not recommended to tumble dry cotton as this will cause shrinkage, loss of shape, damage to the seams and shorten the life of the garment. It always best to either dry flat or on a hanger on the line. Always line dry in the shade as cotton can fade.
Cotton Knit
Most of our signature T-shirts are made in our signature cotton fibre. It is pure cotton with a small % of Spandex for stability.
CARE – We do recommend washing by hand in warm water, line drying in the shade and ironing with a medium to hot iron.
Not recommended but if you do wish to put the garment in the machine we suggest a cold wash in a laundry bag.
If your garment gets a stain or oil mark do not spot clean harshly as it is possible to remove colour from the fabric or - in worst case - ruin the piece.
It is possible but not recommended to tumble dry cotton as this will cause shrinkage, loss of shape and shorten the life of the garment. It always best to either dry flat or on a hanger on the line. Always line dry in the shade as cotton can fade.
Cotton Rayon Blend
Cotton Rayon blend is a lovely fabric we choose for many our summer designs; we love the coolness and softness of this gorgeous blend. This is a durable and cool fabric to wear and, if well cared for, will last for years.
CARE – We do recommend washing by hand in warm water, line drying in the shade and ironing with a medium to hot iron.
Not recommended but if you do wish to put the garment in the machine, we suggest using a cold wash in a laundry bag. We have these for sale at $5.00 each.
If your garment gets a stain do not spot clean harshly as it is possible to remove colour from the fabric or - in worst case - ruin the piece.
We advise to never tumble dry rayon as this will cause shrinkage, loss of shape, damage to the seams and shorten the life of the garment. It always best to either dry flat or on a hanger on the line. Always line dry in the shade as cotton can fade.
Rayon Crinkle
Rayon crinkle is a fabric we often use for many our summery designs. If cared for, rayon will last well. This fabric will definitely require ironing after a wash. It has a gorgeous, soft but drapey feel.
CARE – We do recommend washing by hand in warm water, line drying in the shade and ironing with a medium to hot iron.
Machine washing is definitely not recommended. It will irreparably damage the garment.
Never tumble dry crinkle rayon as this will cause shrinkage, loss of shape, damage to the seams and shorten the life of the garment. It always best to either dry flat or on a hanger on the line. Always line dry in the shade as colours can fade.
100% Rayon
Rayon/Viscose is a fabric we choose for many our designs. We love the cool softness and drape of this gorgeous fibre. Rayon is a durable and cool fabric to wear. If cared for, rayon will last well. It is often used blended with cotton.
CARE – We do recommend washing by hand in warm water, line drying in the shade and ironing with a medium to hot iron.
Not recommended but if you do wish to put the garment in the machine we suggest using a cold wash in a laundry bag. We have these for sale at $5.00 each.
If your garment gets a stain do not spot clean harshly as it is possible to remove colour from the fabric or - in worst case - ruin the piece.
Never tumble dry rayon as this will cause shrinkage, loss of shape, damage to the seams and shorten the life of the garment. It always best to either dry flat or on a hanger on the line. Always line dry in the shade as colours can fade.
Embellished Fabrics
Some of our designs use lurex thread in the fabric, for a gorgeous sparkly look. We also use lace edgings, wooden beads, and coconut shell buttons. Please take into account the delicacy of such embellishments when laundering the garment
CARE – We recommend washing by hand in warm water, line drying in the shade and ironing with a medium to hot iron.
Never tumble dry any garment with an embellishment.
Crinkle rayon with a lurex thread can be ironed with a warm (not hot) iron.
Lace edges will need to be ironed out into shape after washing.