How to Wash Luxury Lingerie — A Complete Gentle Care Guide
A beautiful piece of luxury lingerie is an investment. Like any investment, it rewards careful management. The woman who treats her silk-touch satin robe with the same attention she brings to her most considered clothing will find that it looks as beautiful after fifty washes as it did the day it arrived. The woman who ignores the care instructions will be replacing it within a season.
This guide covers everything needed to care for the fabrics in Belle Bonjour's collection: viscose, silk-touch polyester satin, jacquard blends, lace, Tencel, and Lyocell.
The Golden Rule: Hand Wash, Cool Water, Every Time
For every fabric in the Belle Bonjour range, hand washing in cool water (below 30°C) with a mild detergent is the correct approach. Machine washing — even on a delicate cycle — exposes fabric to mechanical stress that will, over time, degrade the fibres, pill the surface, and distort the silhouette. This is particularly true for lace, which is essentially a woven network of fine threads that can be pulled out of alignment by the agitation of a washing machine drum.
Fabric-by-Fabric Care Guide
Silk-Touch Polyester Satin
Fill a clean basin with cool water. Add a small amount of mild liquid detergent — a dedicated delicates wash or a gentle wool wash both work well. Submerge the piece and move it gently through the water for 2–3 minutes. Do not wring or twist. Rinse in cool clean water until all soap is removed. Press gently between clean towels to remove excess water. Hang to dry in a cool space away from direct sunlight.
100% Viscose
Viscose is the most care-sensitive fabric in the collection. It loses significant strength when wet and can distort if handled roughly. Hand wash only in the coolest water possible. Support the garment fully when lifting it — do not hold a wet viscose piece by a single strap or sleeve, as the weight of the water can stretch it permanently. Dry flat on a clean towel rather than hanging.
Lace
Lace requires the gentlest possible treatment. Hand wash in cool water with minimal agitation — essentially just submerging and gently lifting without rubbing or squeezing. Rinse carefully. Press very gently between towels and then lay flat to dry on a clean surface. Never hang lace pieces to dry — the weight of the water will stretch the pattern.
Tencel and Lyocell
Tencel and Lyocell — the sustainable fibres used in the BM-1831 and BM-1833 bridal sets from the Bridal Collection — are actually more robust than conventional cotton when wet. Hand wash in cool water. They can tolerate a very gentle machine cycle (cold, delicates) if hand washing is not practical, though hand washing is always preferred for bridal pieces.
Jacquard Blends
The jacquard pieces in Belle Bonjour's range — including the BM-1806, BM-1816, BM-1821, and BM-1822 sets from Pajama Sets — use polyester and rayon blends in the jacquard fabric. Hand wash in cool water, supporting the garment fully. The structured weave of jacquard is more resilient than lace but still benefits from gentle handling.
Storage
Store luxury nightwear folded in a drawer lined with acid-free tissue paper, or hanging in a fabric garment bag away from direct light. Do not store in plastic — fabric needs to breathe. For bridal pieces not worn immediately, a clean cotton pillowcase makes an excellent protective storage wrap.
Questions About Specific Pieces?
Contact us on WhatsApp at +971 58 848 7700 for care advice on specific pieces. Browse the full collection at New Arrivals and Best Sellers. Free UAE delivery above AED 399.
Beauty begins in private. — Belle Bonjour
How to Wash Premium Lingerie — A Complete Gentle Care Guide
How to Wash Luxury Lingerie — A Complete Gentle Care Guide
A beautiful piece of luxury lingerie is an investment. Like any investment, it rewards careful management. The woman who treats her silk-touch satin robe with the same attention she brings to her most considered clothing will find that it looks as beautiful after fifty washes as it did the day it arrived. The woman who ignores the care instructions will be replacing it within a season.
This guide covers everything needed to care for the fabrics in Belle Bonjour's collection: viscose, silk-touch polyester satin, jacquard blends, lace, Tencel, and Lyocell.
The Golden Rule: Hand Wash, Cool Water, Every Time
For every fabric in the Belle Bonjour range, hand washing in cool water (below 30°C) with a mild detergent is the correct approach. Machine washing — even on a delicate cycle — exposes fabric to mechanical stress that will, over time, degrade the fibres, pill the surface, and distort the silhouette. This is particularly true for lace, which is essentially a woven network of fine threads that can be pulled out of alignment by the agitation of a washing machine drum.
Fabric-by-Fabric Care Guide
Silk-Touch Polyester Satin
Fill a clean basin with cool water. Add a small amount of mild liquid detergent — a dedicated delicates wash or a gentle wool wash both work well. Submerge the piece and move it gently through the water for 2–3 minutes. Do not wring or twist. Rinse in cool clean water until all soap is removed. Press gently between clean towels to remove excess water. Hang to dry in a cool space away from direct sunlight.
100% Viscose
Viscose is the most care-sensitive fabric in the collection. It loses significant strength when wet and can distort if handled roughly. Hand wash only in the coolest water possible. Support the garment fully when lifting it — do not hold a wet viscose piece by a single strap or sleeve, as the weight of the water can stretch it permanently. Dry flat on a clean towel rather than hanging.
Lace
Lace requires the gentlest possible treatment. Hand wash in cool water with minimal agitation — essentially just submerging and gently lifting without rubbing or squeezing. Rinse carefully. Press very gently between towels and then lay flat to dry on a clean surface. Never hang lace pieces to dry — the weight of the water will stretch the pattern.
Tencel and Lyocell
Tencel and Lyocell — the sustainable fibres used in the BM-1831 and BM-1833 bridal sets from the Bridal Collection — are actually more robust than conventional cotton when wet. Hand wash in cool water. They can tolerate a very gentle machine cycle (cold, delicates) if hand washing is not practical, though hand washing is always preferred for bridal pieces.
Jacquard Blends
The jacquard pieces in Belle Bonjour's range — including the BM-1806, BM-1816, BM-1821, and BM-1822 sets from Pajama Sets — use polyester and rayon blends in the jacquard fabric. Hand wash in cool water, supporting the garment fully. The structured weave of jacquard is more resilient than lace but still benefits from gentle handling.
Storage
Store luxury nightwear folded in a drawer lined with acid-free tissue paper, or hanging in a fabric garment bag away from direct light. Do not store in plastic — fabric needs to breathe. For bridal pieces not worn immediately, a clean cotton pillowcase makes an excellent protective storage wrap.
Questions About Specific Pieces?
Contact us on WhatsApp at +971 58 848 7700 for care advice on specific pieces. Browse the full collection at New Arrivals and Best Sellers. Free UAE delivery above AED 399.
Beauty begins in private. — Belle Bonjour