How to Care — A Guide to Caring for Botanical-Dyed Items
Botanical Dye Care Guide
Caring for Natural Colors
1. Living with Botanical Dyes
At loveka., our botanical-dyed garments are colored using natural ingredients derived from plants, leaves, and other botanical materials.
We do not use chemical color-fixing treatments, allowing the natural softness and character of the fabric to remain.
As a result, the colors will gradually change with time, wear, and washing.
Rather than seeing these changes simply as fading, we embrace them as part of the natural aging process — a beautiful transformation unique to botanical dyes.
We invite you to enjoy the gentle colors of nature and the way they evolve with you over time.
2. How to Care for Your Botanical-Dyed Garments
Natural Color Variations
Each garment is dyed by hand, so slight differences in color and shade are to be expected.
These variations are part of what makes every piece unique.
Washing
We recommend gently rinsing with water whenever possible.
If detergent is needed, please use a mild, pH-neutral detergent or soap nuts.
Avoid bleach, optical brighteners, and harsh detergents, as they may cause discoloration or color loss.
If your garment becomes stained, avoid rubbing or applying soap directly to one area, as this may cause uneven fading. Instead, gently rinse the affected area with water as soon as possible.
Hand Washing Recommended
For the best care, we recommend washing your garment gently by hand, separately from other clothing.
Some color bleeding may occur, especially during the first few washes.
If machine washing is necessary, place the garment in a laundry bag and wash it separately on a gentle cycle.
Drying
Avoid direct sunlight, as prolonged exposure may cause the colors to fade.
Dry in the shade in a well-ventilated area.
Color Transfer
Natural dyes may transfer onto other fabrics or accessories through friction, perspiration, or moisture.
Please take extra care when wearing your garment with light-colored clothing or bags.
3. Enjoy the Beauty of Changing Colors
With each wear and wash, the colors of your garment may gradually soften and evolve.
We hope you will enjoy these subtle changes and develop an even deeper connection with your garment over time.
The beauty of botanical dyes lies in their natural individuality — no two pieces will ever age in exactly the same way.
Please Note
We do not offer re-dyeing or color restoration services for botanical-dyed garments.
Each piece is carefully dyed by hand in Bali.
Because natural dye colors vary depending on the materials, dyeing conditions, and timing, it is difficult to reproduce the exact same shade as the original garment.
For this reason, we are unable to provide re-dyeing services.
Thank you for your understanding and for embracing the unique beauty of botanical dyes.
