Festival Clothing Care Guide: How to Wash, Dry & Store Your Rave Outfits

Rhinestone pieces like our rhinestone jumpsuits and rhinestone bodysuits are hand-glued with care. These intricate embellishments need gentle handling to keep every crystal in place and looking fresh.

• Washing: Always hand wash in cold water with a mild detergent. Turn your garment inside out before submerging it and let it soak for about five minutes. Gently swish the fabric without scrubbing, and avoid wringing or twisting the piece. Machine washing loosens the adhesive, so skip it entirely for these delicate items. Harsh chemicals weaken the glue and cause crystals to fall off over time.
• Drying: Lay them flat on a clean towel to dry. Roll the towel gently to absorb excess water, then transfer to a dry surface. Never hang them up to dry because the weight of damp fabric pulls on the material and can loosen stones. Keep them out of direct sunlight while drying to prevent damage to adhesives.
• Storage: Store flat in a drawer or on padded hangers. Keep rhinestone pieces separate from rough fabrics that can snag or scratch crystals. Breathable garment bags work well for storing your festival wardrobe between seasons. Most of our rhinestone pieces come with extra crystals for repairs, so keep them handy for quick fixes.

Sequins can be plastic or metal, sewn on or glued. Either way, they need protection from snagging and heat. Our sequin bodysuits and sequin dresses stay vibrant with proper care.

• Washing: Hand washing is safest for these delicate fabrics. Fill a basin with cold water (30°C max) and add a gentle detergent made for delicates. Turn the garment inside out, do up any zips, and submerge it. Use a gentle swishing motion rather than rubbing because rubbing bends and breaks sequins faster than anything else. If you must use a washing machine, place the inside-out garment in a mesh laundry bag. Use the gentle cycle with cold water and set the spin to the lowest speed. Check for fallen embellishments after washing.
• Drying: Lay flat on a lint-free towel, still inside out. Roll the towel to remove excess water, then transfer to a dry surface. Never tumble dry sequined garments. Low heat melts plastic sequins and the tumbling action damages metal ones, causing colors to fade and embellishments to fall off.
• Storage: Hang on strong padded hangers using the garment's built-in loops if it has them. For heavily embellished pieces, fold gently with tissue paper between layers and store flat in a cool, dry place to prevent crease marks.

Mirror jumpsuits and reflective pieces catch every light at the festival. Our mirror jumpsuits and mirror dresses need specific care instructions to maintain that eye-catching shine and vibrancy.

• Washing: Hand wash only in cold water with a mild detergent. Never use bleach or fabric softener because both damage the reflective coating. Limit soaking to 3-5 minutes to prevent damage. Wash them in cold water always, and gently swish rather than rubbing.
• Drying: Lay them flat to dry on a towel, keeping them away from direct sunlight and heat sources. UV rays cause colors to fade and degrade reflective materials over time. Never tumble dry because heat melts the metallic coating.
• Post-Festival Care: Clean mirror pieces immediately after wearing. Perspiration and body contact discolor the finish if left too long. Soft drinks, fruit juice, and sunscreen can also bleach or stain the coating, so address any spill right away with cold water.

Pearl-embellished pieces like our pearl dresses add elegance to any festival outfit. Embellishments like beads can be glass, plastic, or natural materials, and all need careful handling to prevent damage.

• Washing: Hand wash in lukewarm water with a mild detergent. Soak briefly (5 minutes max) and gently swish the garment. Never wring, twist, or rub beaded areas. The threads holding beads weaken with aggressive handling, and tangling can break strands completely. Avoid wringing to keep everything intact.
• Drying: Lay flat on a towel. Never hang beaded garments while damp because the weight stretches the fabric and stresses bead attachments. Tumble drying is never safe for beaded pieces.
• Pre-Wash Tip: Before washing, inspect the garment for loose beads or threads. Secure any loose spots with a few small stitches to prevent losing embellishments during washing. Some dry cleaning chemicals melt plastic beads, so confirm your cleaner has experience with beaded garments first.

Mesh bodysuits and tops are festival fashion staples. They're breathable and catch the light beautifully. Our mesh bodysuits and mesh jumpsuits stay in top condition with these washing tips.

• Washing: Hand wash in cold water with a mild detergent. Mesh snags easily, so keep it away from jewelry, zippers, and rough surfaces. Gently swish rather than scrubbing. If using a washing machine, always use a mesh laundry bag and select the gentle cycle.
• Drying: Lay flat on a towel and reshape while damp. Mesh dries quickly, so check on it within an hour. Avoid hanging wet mesh because it can stretch under its own weight.
• Storage: Fold loosely or hang on padded hangers. Mesh releases wrinkles quickly when hung in a steamy bathroom, so don't worry too much about crease marks.

• Feathers: Our feather tops and feather skirts should be spot cleaned only. Never soak feathers. Dampen a soft cloth with cold water and a tiny amount of mild detergent, then gently dab at dirty spots. Air dry naturally and fluff with your fingers to restore volume. Store hanging with plenty of space around them to prevent crushing.
• Faux Fur: Our faux fur jackets need hand washing in cold water with gentle detergent, or professional dry cleaning. Never put faux fur in a washing machine because the agitation causes tangle issues and matting. Lay flat to dry, shaking the garment every few hours. Store on padded hangers inside breathable garment bags. Never use plastic bags because they trap moisture and lead to mildew and unpleasant odors.
• Crochet & Knitted: Our crochet sets need hand washing in cool water. Let them soak for 10-15 minutes, then gently squeeze the water through without twisting. Avoid wringing because it stretches the knit. Lay flat to dry and reshape while damp to prevent distortion. Store flat with tissue paper between folds.
• Tulle & Lace: Hand wash in cold water with a gentle swishing motion. These delicate fabrics tangle and snag easily, so use a mesh laundry bag if machine washing on the gentle cycle. Lay flat or hang to dry, keeping them out of direct sunlight. Steam works better than ironing for removing wrinkles. Hang tulle pieces to prevent crushing the layers.
• Fringe & Tassels: Hand wash in cold water, loosely tying fringe strands in overhand knots before washing to prevent tangling. Lay flat to dry so water doesn't drip from fabric onto the fringe. Once dry, use a wide-tooth comb to gently detangle, starting at the tips. The worst damage happens when fringe catches on things, so watch out when sitting or walking through crowded areas.
• Metallic & Lamé: Most metallic fabrics are dry clean only. If washable, hand wash in cold water with a dye-free mild detergent. Limit soaking to 3-5 minutes because extended water exposure causes tarnishing. Lay flat to dry away from heat and direct sunlight. Never tumble dry. Store in a dry place because moisture causes dullness and wear and tear over time.
• Velvet: Machine wash cold on the gentle cycle. Lay flat to dry to maintain the plush texture. Never wring velvet because it crushes the pile permanently. Store on padded hangers to prevent crease marks.