We suggest the following guidelines for SR by Sonali Raman’s apparel to ensure their longevity and allow you to enjoy many more wears.

Wash and care for handwoven cotton and other natural fibers:

• Our handwoven, all-natural fiber and cotton apparel should be hand-washed using gentle detergents or dry-cleaned (gentle) to keep them looking their best.
• For machine washing (where applicable as per Care Label), always use the gentle cycle at 30°C (80°F) to be more eco-friendly.
• In the case of a stain, use a small amount of stain remover to dab and soak the area before washing. We recommend the patch test on an inside seam to confirm that it doesn’t affect the garment’s color.
• Darker-colored and natural-dyed garments should also be hand washed separately in cold water.
• We recommend air drying our apparel on a line or stand flipped inside out; this is more sustainable and extends the garment’s life. However, we do not recommend wringing your clothes before drying them as it causes severe damage to the pieces.
• Do not harshly scrub when hand washing.
• Do not use bleach.
• We do not recommend using dryers for cotton clothes as the heat from the tumble causes pieces to lose their size and shape, leading to shrinkage. Instead, leave them out to dry.This is also more eco-friendly.

Fabric Care and washing Instructions are included on the Care Labels on all our garments. We suggest you read and follow them carefully. In case of any doubt or confusion, please write to us at SR@sonaliraman.com