Care & Maintainance Guide Hand washing with mild soap is highly recomended. Machine washing may be too harsh on delicate embroideries and hooks may snag intricate laces. Hang to dry or reshape and dry flat. We're sure you will treasure your fine lingerie for years to come. MATERIALS QUALITIES CARE COTTON Elastic, supple, absorbs warmth and humidity. Soft, pleasant hand, comfortable. No restrictions, withstands high temperatures and can be machine washed. Washing shrinkage between 3 and 5%. Creases therefore requires ironing. SILK   Extreme softness Shine. Produces fabrics with incomparable beauty and hang. thermo protective. Gentle in order to preserve its qualities. Handwash in cool water : use mild soap powders. Sensitive to heat (therefore colorfast problems) and rough treatment. Wash color separatly. Prints : dry flat. Do not soak. Creases. WOOL Warm, soft, spongy, "material" effect. Fragile. Sensitive to heat, cannot be machine washed. Dry flat. Use mild soap powders. RAYON VISCOSE MODAL   Softness, shine. They produce supple and fluid fabrics. Wash at a low temperature, preferably by hand. Washing shrinkage between 4 and 7%. Use mild soap powders. Creases easily. Cool Iron. TACTEL, LYCRA, DACRON, POLYESTERS, POLYAMIDES, ELASTANE Stable. Consistent quality. Very easy care. In blends, they add strengh. Machine washable at medium temperature. Do not crease easily, no ironing. Cannot withstand hot irons (they melt !). Valid for all materials : Do not bleach. Use mild wash powders (without "perborate"). If machine washed, place lingerie in sachets. Do not "soak" prints or colors. Do not tumble dry.