our fabric

Care Instructions

  • Turn garment inside out to wash and dry
  • Wash dark colours separately
  • Allow 5% shrinkage
  • Machine wash 40°C max, gentle wool cycle, or hand wash
  • Use wool approved detergent
  • Gentle machine spin dry
  • Do not use bleach, nappy cleansing agents, garment brighteners or fabric softeners
  • Do not soak or spot clean
  • Dry flat away from direct sunlight
  • May be tumble dried - low heat
  • May be dry cleaned

Our Lily garments are particularly susceptible to yellowing if exposed to sunlight.
Please follow our washing instructions carefully. mokopuna merino™ does not take any
responsibility for damaged garments due to incorrect washing detergents or procedures.

stain removal*
Blood:
White Vinegar Can be removed completely
Ink:
1. White Spirit With White Vinegar

2. White Spirit with Surgical Spirit		 Can be removed completely

Can be removed completely
Lipstick:
1. Turpentine


2. Spot Clean Spray		 Will reduce the darkness of the stain,
but can't be removed completely

Will reduce the darkness of the stain,
but can't be removed completely
Make Up:
1. Turpentine

2. Spot Clean Spray		 Can be removed completely

Can be removed completely
Shoe Polish:
1. Turpentine

2. Spot Clean Spray 		Can be removed completely

Can be removed completely
Poo Stains (nappy over-runs):
White Vinegar Will reduce the darkness of the stain,
but may not remove stain completely

Note:
Rubbing in order to remove the stain may cause pilling, deterioration and discolouration of the fabric.

ink removal*

  Nail Polish Remover (Acetone) Milk Spot Cleaning Spray/Liquid
Stamp/ fountain pen ink Ink coming out with acetone
 Ink coming out with milk Ink dissolves in spot clean liquid
White Board Marker No reaction Ink coming out with milk Ink dissolves in spot clean liquid
Permanent Marker Ink coming out with acetone No reaction Ink dissolves in spot clean liquid
Carbon Pen Ink Ink coming out with acetone No reaction Ink dissolves in spot clean liquid
mokopuna merino available on flybuys.co.nz