Quick answer: how to care for your bedding
Always use a duvet cover and pillow protector to keep fills clean. We recommend dry cleaning goose down duvets — washing risks leaking or flattening the fill, and we don't guarantee the results if you choose to wash it yourself; if you must, only ever use a large commercial gentle machine, never a small home washer. Wool bedding is mostly spot-clean and air; mulberry silk duvets are machine washable on gentle; cotton and bamboo sheets machine wash cold and tumble dry low. Details by product below.
Bedding Care at a Glance
| Product |
How to clean |
Key tips |
| Goose down duvet |
Dry clean (recommended). Washing is not recommended — risk of leaking or flattening |
Use a duvet cover; if you must wash, only a large commercial gentle machine, never a home washer — results not guaranteed |
| Goose down & feather pillows |
Spot clean or professional clean |
Use a pillow protector; fluff daily; air regularly |
| Wool duvet |
Spot clean; air monthly |
Use a cover; never tumble dry hot; commercial wash only if labelled washable |
| Washable wool pillow / topper |
Machine washable (commercial size), gentle |
Cold water, wool-safe detergent; air dry flat |
| Mulberry silk duvet |
Machine washable on gentle / cold |
Mild detergent; no bleach; line dry |
| Silk pillowcase |
Hand wash or gentle cycle, cold |
Air dry; avoid wringing |
| Cotton sheets & duvet covers |
Machine wash warm/cold; tumble dry low |
Wash before first use; avoid high heat |
| Bamboo sheets & covers |
Machine wash cold, gentle |
Line dry or tumble low; no bleach or fabric softener |
| Cotton mattress pad |
Machine washable |
Warm wash; tumble dry low |
Goose Down Duvets
Down is a long-term investment that can last 10–20 years with the right care. Always sleep with a duvet cover so the duvet itself rarely needs washing. We recommend dry cleaning — washing a down duvet carries a real risk of the fill leaking through the seams or the duvet losing its loft permanently, and once that happens it can't be undone. If you choose to wash it anyway despite this, only ever use a large commercial gentle machine with mild detergent — never a small home washer, which is far more likely to damage the baffle boxes and clump the fill — and understand that we can't guarantee the results. Tumble dry on low with a couple of dryer balls to help restore loft, and make sure it is completely dry before storing. Air it outside on a dry, breezy day every few months.
Goose Down & Feather Pillows
Protect every down pillow with a pillow protector under your pillowcase. Spot clean small marks; for a deeper clean use a professional service. Fluff your pillow each morning and air it regularly to keep it lofty and fresh.
Wool Duvets, Pillows & Toppers
Wool is naturally self-cleaning, antibacterial and temperature-regulating, so it rarely needs full washing. Spot clean spills and air your wool duvet monthly. Our washable organic wool pillow and wool toppers can be washed in a commercial-size machine on a gentle, cold cycle with a wool-safe detergent — then air dried flat. Never tumble dry wool on high heat.
Mulberry Silk Duvets & Pillowcases
Our mulberry silk duvet is machine washable on a gentle, cold cycle with mild detergent — no bleach — and should be line dried. Silk pillowcases are best hand washed or run on a delicate cold cycle, then air dried.
Cotton & Bamboo Sheets & Duvet Covers
Machine wash cotton sheets in warm or cold water and tumble dry low. Bamboo sheets and covers prefer a cold gentle wash with no bleach or fabric softener, and line drying or a low tumble. Washing before first use softens the fabric.
Mattress Pads & Toppers
Cotton mattress pads are machine washable on warm; tumble dry low. Wool toppers follow the same gentle wool care above. A protector over your topper keeps it cleaner for longer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I wash a goose down duvet at home? We don't recommend washing a goose down duvet at all — even in a commercial machine, there's a real risk of the down leaking or the duvet losing its loft. Dry cleaning is what we recommend. If you choose to wash it anyway, only ever use a large commercial gentle machine, never a standard home washer, and understand we can't guarantee the results. A duvet cover from day one means you'll rarely need to do either.
How often should I wash my bedding? Sheets and pillowcases weekly, duvet covers every 1–2 weeks, pillows 2–4 times a year, and duvets once or twice a year.
How do I keep my down or wool lasting for years? Always use a cover/protector, air it regularly, avoid high heat, and store it clean and fully dry in a breathable bag.
Questions about a specific item? Contact our team — we're happy to help.
