How to Wash Embroidered Briefs: Iris and Cecilia Care

Quick answer

Hand wash embroidered briefs in cool water with a small amount of gentle detergent, rinse without wringing, and dry them flat away from direct heat. Treat the embroidered front and sheer tulle back as the fragile parts, not the waistband.

Step-by-step wash routine for Iris and Cecilia briefs

1. Check the care label and empty pockets: Read the label inside your brief before wetting it, then close any hooks and remove detachable pieces. Common mistake: assuming all embroidered briefs can be treated the same when a label may specify a different temperature. If the label conflicts with this guide, follow the label.
2. Fill a basin with cool water and a little gentle detergent: Use water that feels cool to the touch and add only a small amount of gentle detergent, swishing it through before adding the brief. Common mistake: pouring detergent directly onto the embroidery, which can leave residue in the stitching.
3. Soak briefly, then press gently: Submerge the brief and let it soak for a few minutes, then press the water through the fabric with your palms. Common mistake: rubbing or scrubbing the embroidered front, which abrades the threads.
4. Rinse in cool water until it runs clear: Lift the brief out and rinse under cool running water or in a fresh basin until no suds remain. Common mistake: wringing or twisting to speed up rinsing, which distorts the tulle back. Squeeze gently between your palms instead of twisting.
5. Roll in a towel to remove excess water: Lay the brief flat on a clean, dry towel, roll the towel loosely, and press to absorb water. Common mistake: hanging the brief while wet, which stretches the sheer tulle and embroidery.
6. Dry flat away from heat and sunlight: Reshape the brief and leave it flat on a drying rack or fresh towel, away from radiators, direct sun, and tumble dryers. Common mistake: using a warm setting to dry faster, which can shrink or warp delicate fabrics. Dry the embroidered front face up so it does not press into the rack.
7. Store folded and separate from hardware: Once completely dry, fold the brief and store it in a drawer away from bras with hooks or anything with Velcro. Common mistake: storing damp briefs in a closed drawer, which encourages musty odors and mildew. Keep embroidered pieces apart from rough-textured items to prevent snags.

Product notes for this routine

• Cecilia Purple embroidered Brief: The Cecilia Purple embroidered Brief has a soft sheer Italian tulle back and a cotton gusset. The tulle back needs gentle handling, while the cotton gusset benefits from a thorough but cool rinse.

  

• Iris Embroidered Brief: The Iris Embroidered Brief combines bespoke embroidery with silk and a sheer tulle back. Silk and embroidery both dislike heat, so keep water cool and dry the brief flat.