Care Guide
How to Care for a Coord Set
A matched set shows wear faster than separates do, because any fading on one half is instantly visible against the other. These are the rules that keep both pieces ageing at the same rate.
The one rule that matters most
Always wash the top and the bottom together. Same cycle, same detergent, same drying spot. The moment you wash one half more often than the other, the colours drift apart and the set stops looking like a set.
Washing
- Cold water, gentle cycle, inside out.
- Mild liquid detergent. Skip powder — undissolved granules leave pale patches on darker sets.
- No bleach and no fabric softener. Softener coats cotton and linen fibres and reduces breathability, which is the whole point of these fabrics.
- Wash new dark or heavily printed sets separately for the first two cycles.
- Hand wash is always safe if you'd rather not risk the machine.
Drying
- Dry in shade. Direct Indian sun is the fastest way to fade a coloured set.
- Shake each piece out and hang it straight while damp — this removes most of the creasing before it sets.
- Avoid the tumble dryer. Heat shrinks cotton and hardens linen.
- Hang trousers by the waistband, not folded over a thin wire that leaves a crease line.
Ironing
Press while lightly damp — that is when both cotton and linen respond best. Use a medium-hot iron for cotton and a hot iron with steam for linen, always on the reverse side of a print. Some creasing in linen is normal and intended; you are not meant to iron it flat like a shirt.
Storage
- Store the two pieces together, on one hanger or folded as a pair.
- Fold heavier sets rather than hanging them, so shoulders don't stretch.
- Keep them fully dry before storing — monsoon damp causes mildew spots.
- Cotton bags over plastic covers; plastic traps moisture.
Fixing the small things early
- Loose thread: snip it, never pull it.
- Stain: blot with cold water immediately; hot water sets most food stains permanently.
- Tired waistband elastic: replaceable by any tailor for a fraction of a new set.
What good care buys you
A well-kept cotton or linen set stays in rotation for years, which is what makes the cost-per-wear sensible. If yours arrives with a defect instead, the 7-day replacement window applies — start it from the replacement page.
Choosing fabric with care in mind? The buying guide covers how cotton and linen behave differently, and the collection lists the fabric on every product page.