Care Guide for Pajamas
Care for cozy nights, wash after wash
A gentle care routine helps your pajamas stay soft, comfortable, and beautiful for longer. Always check the care label inside your garment first, then use this guide for everyday care.
Quick care summary
The essentials at a glance — for the full routine, see the detailed steps below.
Wash cool & gentle
Turn pajamas inside out and wash with similar colors on a cold or warm gentle cycle.
Use mild detergent
Choose a gentle detergent and avoid bleach or harsh whitening products.
Air dry when possible
Air drying helps protect softness, shape, and color. If needed, tumble dry on low.
Store clean & dry
Fold your pajamas only when fully dry and keep them away from dampness and direct sunlight.
Your everyday pajama care routine
A simple routine that helps preserve softness, fit, color, and comfort.
Before first wear
Wash your pajamas before wearing them for the first time. Use a cold or warm gentle cycle with a small amount of mild detergent, unless the garment care label says otherwise.
Prepare for washing
Turn pajamas inside out, fasten buttons or zippers, and loosen any drawstrings. Separate light and dark colors, and wash delicate styles away from towels, denim, hooks, and rough fabrics.
Washing
Choose a cold or warm gentle cycle and use a mild detergent. Avoid overloading the machine so your pajamas can move freely and rinse evenly.
Drying
Air dry whenever possible to help protect the fabric and fit. If you use a dryer, select the lowest heat setting and remove pajamas promptly to reduce wrinkles and unnecessary shrinkage.
Smoothing & storing
Reshape the garment gently while it is still slightly damp. Once fully dry, fold and store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Keeping pajamas soft — and what to avoid
To keep pajamas looking their best
- Always check the care label inside the garment first.
- Wash inside out with similar colors.
- Use a cold or warm gentle cycle and mild detergent.
- Place delicate styles in a mesh laundry bag.
- Air dry or tumble dry only on low heat.
- Reshape gently before the garment is completely dry.
Best to avoid
- Bleach and harsh whitening products.
- Very hot water and high dryer heat.
- Washing with rough fabrics, hooks, or open zippers.
- Overloading the washing machine.
- Wringing, twisting, or stretching delicate fabrics.
- Leaving damp pajamas in the machine for long periods.
Care by fabric
Different fabrics may need slightly different care. The garment label should always be your first guide.
Cotton, jersey & cotton blends
Wash inside out with similar colors on a cold or warm gentle cycle. Use mild detergent, avoid high heat, and air dry or tumble dry on low. Removing the garment promptly helps minimize wrinkles.
Satin, lace & delicate styles
Follow the care label carefully. Use a mesh laundry bag and a cold delicate cycle, or hand wash when recommended. Do not wring or twist. Gently reshape and hang or lay flat to dry away from direct sunlight.
Pajama care questions, answered
Quick answers to the questions we hear most often.
How often should I wash my pajamas?
For many people, washing pajamas after two to four wears works well. Wash them sooner after heavy sweating, illness, or when they no longer feel fresh.
Can I use bleach?
We recommend avoiding bleach and harsh whitening products unless the garment care label specifically allows them. They may weaken fibers and affect the color or finish.
How can I help prevent fading?
Turn pajamas inside out, wash with similar colors in cool water, use mild detergent, and dry away from strong direct sunlight.
Will my pajamas shrink?
Natural fibers can shrink when exposed to high temperatures. Cool or warm washing and air drying, or tumble drying on low, help protect the original fit.
Can I tumble dry them?
Check the garment care label first. When machine drying is allowed, use the lowest heat setting and remove the pajamas promptly. Air drying is the gentlest option.
Can I iron or steam my pajamas?
Use the lowest suitable temperature shown on the care label. Steam lightly and avoid placing a hot iron directly on prints, lace, elastic, or decorative details.
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