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Care guide 2026

Fabric care comparison tool

How to wash, dry, iron and store every textile: 10 fabrics, 8 care criteria, over 80 practical recommendations to extend the lifespan of your garments.

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textile fabrics analysed
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care criteria compared
80+
care recommendations
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Fabric care comparison tool

Filter by wash type or sort by ease of care. Click a fabric to see its 8 detailed care criteria.

Proper care tailored to each fabric can triple the lifespan of your garments. Silk, cashmere and linen each have distinct washing, drying and ironing requirements: treating them alike accelerates wear and fades colours. Use this interactive comparator to identify at a glance the correct care steps in line with ISO 3758 (care labelling standard) and build the right habits for every fibre.

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Data based on ISO 3758 standards, laboratory testing and Misciano field feedback. See fabric resistance test results.

Our methodology

This comparison tool is built on three pillars: international care labelling standards, textile science and practical garment longevity observations. Each recommendation has been validated by cross-referencing sources.

Evaluation criteria

ISO 3758 standards
Standardised care symbols: washing, drying, ironing, professional cleaning and bleaching.
Textile science
Physical fibre properties: tensile strength, moisture absorption, thermal behaviour and elasticity.
Practical longevity
Field data on actual wear after 50, 100 and 200 wash cycles following recommended methods.

Data sources

Our recommendations are based on:

ISO 3758:2023
International textile care labelling standard, defining symbols and treatment conditions.
AATCC (American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists)
Standardised test methods for colour fastness, shrinkage and stain resistance.
Independent textile laboratories
Wash resistance, wrinkle and wear test results on the 10 fabrics analysed.
Misciano field feedback
Observations on garment performance after hundreds of care cycles by our teams and clients.

Bibliographic references

  • ISO. (2023). ISO 3758:2023 Textiles - Care labelling code using symbols.
  • AATCC. (2024). Technical Manual of the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists.
  • Kadolph, S.J. (2020). Textiles: Basics. 12th ed. Pearson.
  • Textile Research Journal. (2023). Fibre degradation under repeated domestic laundering cycles.
  • Tortora, P.G. & Merkel, R.S. (2022). Fairchild’s Dictionary of Textiles. 8th ed.

Recommendations presented are general best practices. Always check the specific care label on each garment.

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recommendations
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