Why taking care of Ethnic Wear is important?
Ethnic wear, with its opulent textiles, detailing and traditional appeal is so much more than just clothing — it’s tradition, nostalgia and style. Whether it’s a silk saree for a festival, a georgette kurta for an informal party or an embellished lehenga for a wedding, these clothes need to be handled properly. With proper care, however, they preserve their beauty―and their usefulness to you will ensure that they beautify your home for years to come, possibly generations.
What We Wear: Or, Gentle Washing : The Secret of Long Life
Gentleness is key when it comes to cleaning ethnic wear. Some delicate fabrics at UHD include, but are not limited to Silk, Chiffon, Georgette or outfits emblished with heavy embroidery & Zari work require special attention while cleaning. For cotton, chiffon and georgette ensembles, we often recommend gentle or pH-neutral hand washing in cold water. Avoid harsh chemicals or bleach, which can remove color and break down fibers. Heavier or more ornamented garments are best left to the dry cleaner in order to maintain the integrity of the fabric and save that embroidery, hand stitching, or beading from damage.
It’s a good idea to not launder every time the outfit is worn. High-quality fabrics can wear out from over washing. If the clothing isn’t obviously dirty, you may be able to get away with airing it out. For any stains that do happen to occur, take action quickly but be gentle: Blot (do not rub) the area with a clean cloth and water (cold works best). Do not scrub too hard — especially embroidered or zari-worked portions.
Always launder clothing inside out. This shields the outside of your garment and any embellishments from wear during the wash.
Dryer and Iron: Maintain the Shape of Fabrics
After cleaning should be washed carefully dry and ironed. Never use sunlight to dry ethnic wear. UV rays can cause bright colours to lose their lustre and damage delicate materials. Instead, let them air-dry in the shade. With heavy sarees or lehengas, do not hang it wet — the weight can pull them out of shape; laying them flat is a better option.
When ironing, opt for low-heat setting, particularly the those on chiffons, georgettes and silks. For chiffon or georgette sres, delicate cotton cloth can be used to serve as a barrier between the iron and product being ironed. Lavish embroidery or metallic zari work require some extra attention — try steaming ironing or pressing with a light hand on the reverse to add shine without harming the embellishments.
Smart Storage: Keep Beauty Off the Hanger
How you keep your ethnic wear when it’s off the shelf is as important as how well, or not so well, you treat them whilst they are on. vrindacreation Do always clean clothes before you store them — even a little bit of remaining sweat, perfume or food stain can attract pests or cause discoloration over time.
Pass on the plastic covers: they hold moisture, which can promote mildew or mold. Instead, store in cotton or muslin garment bags so the air can flow. To avoid snagging or damage, wrap sarees, lehengas or heavily embroidered kurtas in acid-free tissue paper, or a muslin cloth before folding; this tends to preserve them better.
Items that are water-soaked, such as heavy clothes, should be stored flat instead of hanging them because the fabric can stretch on the hanger over a long period of time. Padded hangers are fine for lightweight items, but be sure that the embellished portions don’t brush each other and cause damage.
Refold or shake out the clothes every couple of months — this keeps permanent creases from setting in and permits an inspection to see if anything might need airing or cleaning.
For protection against pests like moths, set natural repellents like cedar blocks or neem/lavender sachets alongside (never resting them right against the fabric).
Care by Fabric: Know What You’re Wearing
Each fabric needs to be treated differently. Ethnic wear made of cotton In case you're considering giving your ethnic a cotton makeover in any way, hand wash with gentle pressure and air dry; cotton takes to mild detergents with cold water like fish to water. Chiffon or georgette dresses are finickier — they like hand-washes and low-heat ironing beneath a cloth.
Silk, brocade or zari-woven clothes - be it traditional sarees or festive lehengas – deserve every bit of care: dry clean as much as possible, avoid an overuse of washes, store in muslin bags to keep them breathable and protect delicate embellishments with tissue or soft cloth. Similarly, embroidered or heavily embellished clothes need to be treated with particular care when in use: don’t spray perfume or deodorant directly on them and beware of extra-sharp jewellery or accessories that could snag threads.
Dress Responsibly: Small Changes, Big Impact
How you don your ethnic wear is as important as how you drape it after-wear. Make sure your hands are nice and clean before picking it up, in particular if you’re working with a silk or have delicate embroidery. Dermatologists recommend not spraying perfumes, deodorants or hair sprays directly onto the cloth — let them settle on your skin before dressing to avoid discoloration or damage of the fabric. Watch out for jewellery: large necklaces, bangles and metallic trim can easily catch and pull threads.
What’s more, rotating your wardrobe — i.e., not wearing the same outfit too frequently — cuts down on stress to fabrics and allows each item time to relax and regain its shape.
The Long-Term Benefits of Taking Care of Your Teeth
There is usually a lot of sentimental value associated with ethnic wear — it can remind you of celebrations, festivals, weddings and milestones. By taking time out to care for them properly, you’re investing not just in the garment itself but also the memories attached to it. A well-kept saree or kurta is forever bright, as firm as ever and elegant even with the passage of time. Proper cleaning, right-drying and ironing, clever storage and respectful wearing can all help your ethnic wear collection graduate from a seasonal wardrobe to a timeless asset — one that you will even pass on.
By cultivating these habits, you’re not just wearing your clothes; you’re cherishing a tradition, craftsmanship and personal style.