Gaspard Fabric Care Guide

Proper care is important to preserving the beauty, integrity, and longevity of your liturgical garments and paraments. Whether you're caring for a stole, chasuble, or custom vestment, following the correct cleaning and maintenance instructions will ensure your Gaspard items continue to look their best for years to come. 

Here you'll find detailed fabric care instructions categorized by garment type and fabric composition. 

Care Guide for Liturgical Garments and Paraments

Applies to Stoles, Deacon Stoles, Chasubles, Dalmatics, Copes, Humeral Veils, and Miters

• Recommended Care: Most of these items are labeled "Dry Clean Only." For best results and to prevent damage, always use a professional dry cleaner familiar with delicate or religious garments.

If Hand Washing is Necessary:

• Washing: Use cool water with a gentle detergent made for delicates

• Drying: Lay flat to dry on a clean, dry towel.

• Important: Avoid wringing, scrubbing, or twisting the fabric to maintain the integrity of embroidery and structure

General Fabric Care Tips

These tips apply across many fabric types:

• Cold water washing helps prevent shrinking, color fading, and fiber weakening.

• Always use mild detergents designed for the specific fabric type (such as will or silk) for the best care.

• Avoid bleach, especially on delicate materials like silk and rayon.

• Air drying is preferred, if using a dryer, tumble dry on low heat and remove garments promptly to prevent wrinkles or heat damage.

• Use low or medium heat when ironing. Always check the garment labels for specific temperature instructions

Fabric-Specific Care Instructions

Polyester Fabrics

Applies to: Adventura, Davinci, Lancer, Black Faille, Poly-satin Lining, Royal Brocade, Solomon Weave, Agnus Dei, Emperor Brocade, Tudor Rose

• Washing: Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle with mild detergent.

• Drying: Tumble dry low or air dry. Remove promptly to minimize wrinkling.

• Ironing: Use a cool iron and turn garments inside out to protect decorative surfaces and prevent snagging.

• Tip: Hand washing is safest and leads to the best results. Avoid hot water, bleach, and high heat drying to prevent damage and shrinkage.

Cotton Blends

Applies to: Broadcloth, Pico, Sax Poplin, Triumph Poplin, Kona

• Washing: Machine wash warm with like colors using a mild detergent. Do not use bleach.

• Drying: Tumble dry low or air dry. Remove promptly to minimize wrinkles.

• Ironing: Iron on medium heat if needed.

Rayon & Rayon Blends

Applies to: Felisi Rayon, Capitoline, Pioggia

• Washing: Hand wash gently in cold water with a gentle detergent, or machine wash on delicate without bleach.

• Drying: Air dry flat to avoid wrinkles

• Ironing: Use a cool iron if necessary

• Note: Avoid machine drying - rayon can shrink or lose shape significantly.

Wool & Wool Blends

Applies to: Gabardine, Poly-Wool, New Dawn, Cross of Faith, Luxemberg Solid, Luxemberg with Lurex

• Washing: Machine wash cold on a wool or delicate cycle with a mild detergent. Do not use bleach.

• Drying: Lay flat to air dry or tumble dry on low.

• Ironing: Iron on medium heat if needed.

• Tips: Use a wool-specific detergent for the best results. 

Silk

Applies to: Raw Silk, Tudor Rose Silk, Blank/Roman Purple Grosgrain

• Washing: Hand wash in cold water with a silk-specific detergent. Machine wash only with a delicate cycle and a protective mesh laundry bag.

• Drying: Air dry flat and avoid wringing or twisting.

• Ironing: Use a cool iron, avoid direct heat, and test on an inconspicuous area.

• Best Practice: Dry cleaning is safest for long-term silk care.

Linen

Applies to: 100% Linen, Flax, White Linen Blend

• Washing: Machine wash cold or lukewarm with a mild, gentle detergent.

• Drying: Tumble dry low or air dry.

• Ironing: For best results, iron while damp or use steam to remove wrinkles.

Cotton/Linen Blend 

Applies to: Bradford linen

• Washing: Machine wash cold or lukewarm with a mild, gentle detergent, Avoid bleach, which can weaken linen and cotton.

• Drying:  Air dry is best to prevent shrinkage and maintain fabric integrity.
  If using a dryer, tumble dry on low heat and remove promptly to reduce wrinkles.

• Ironing: Iron while the fabric is slightly damp for best results, Use a medium to high heat setting with steam

Acetate & Metallic Fabrics

Applies to: Campo Crotiato, Chapel Brocade, Black Coronation, Pioggia

• Care: Dry clean only to maintain fabric integrity.

• Ironing: Use a cool iron with a pressing cloth if necessary.

• Note: Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or high heat to prevent fading or breakdown.

Nylon

Applies to: Black Cordura

• Cleaning: Spot clean with mild soap and water using a damp cloth. For deeper cleaning, hand wash with cold water and a mild detergent.

• Drying: Air dry completely before storing.

• Note: Avoid prolonged exposure to heat and sunlight.

Velvet (100% Polyester)

• Care: Dry clean only.

• Wrinkle Removal: Use a steamer if necessary. Avoid flattening or pressing the pile.

• Storage: Hang or store flat in a cool, dry place to prevent crushing the fabric.

Venezia (45% Polyester, 34% Rayon, 20% Metallic)

• Care: Dry clean only.

• Steam: Use a garment steamer as needed to remove wrinkles.

• Note: Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.

Storage and Long-Term Care Tips

To keep your Gaspard garments in excellent condition, store them on padded hangers in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Use breathable garment bags to protect against dust and light. For rarely worn items, air them out occasionally to prevent mustiness and preserve freshness.

By following these care and storage recommendations, your Gaspard garments and paraments will remain beautiful and functional for many seasons of worship and service.