Care Guide

How should I care for my Haus Camellia pieces in general?

Most of our garments are made from couture-grade fabrics — organza, brocade, sequin, hand-beading, crochet appliqué — so they need a gentler hand than an everyday wash cycle. As a rule: check the sewn-in care label first (it overrides this guide if the two differ), spot test any cleaning method on an inside seam, and when in doubt, take the piece to a professional cleaner rather than risk it at home.

 

Can I machine wash any of my pieces?

Only two things in the collection are machine washable: the Tiger Gold Embroidered Sweatshirt and Hoodie. Turn them inside out first to protect the embroidery, wash cold on a gentle cycle with similar colors, skip fabric softener, and air dry or tumble dry on low. Everything else — organza, linen, taffeta, sequin, brocade, crochet, hand-beading, and the metallic trench — should not go in a washing machine.

 

How do I wash my organza blouse?

Dry cleaning is recommended, especially if the piece has ruffles or structured seams. If you'd rather hand wash it, use cold water with a mild, pH-neutral detergent and a gentle swish — never wring it. Hang it to dry away from direct sun, and reshape the ruffles by hand while it's still damp. If it needs ironing, use the lowest heat setting with a pressing cloth in between, or steam it from a distance.

 

What's the best way to wash a linen dress or shirt?

Hand wash in cold water, or use a gentle/delicate machine cycle inside a mesh bag. Stick to a mild detergent and avoid bleach, which weakens linen fibers over time. Don't wring it — linen creases permanently if it's twisted while wet. Line dry or lay flat, and iron while slightly damp for a crisp finish (or steam it for a softer, more relaxed look). A little natural texture and light creasing is normal for linen, not a flaw.

 

My dress has sequins and taffeta — how do I clean it?

Dry clean only. Sequin and taffeta are two different fabrics reacting to water and heat in different ways, so machine washing or tumble drying can melt or dislodge sequins and water-spot the taffeta permanently. If you need to spot clean, dab (don't rub) with a barely damp white cloth and let it air dry flat. Store it on a padded hanger, sequin side facing out, with room around it so nothing gets crushed or snagged.

 

How do I take care of a brocade or metallic piece, like a corset or skirt?

Dry clean only, ideally with a cleaner experienced in metallic threads. Never soak, machine wash, or tumble dry these — the metallic yarns can tarnish or fray. For small marks, spot clean with a dry or barely damp cloth, blotting rather than rubbing. Store it flat or on a padded hanger, away from humidity, to keep the metallic finish from oxidizing. If it's a corset, avoid repeatedly over-tightening the lacing, as this stresses the boning and seams over time.

 

How do I wash a piece with crochet detailing?

Hand wash cold and gently, checking the base fabric first since crochet is usually an accent rather than the whole garment. Don't machine wash it — the threads can snag, stretch, or pull loose from the appliqué. Reshape the crochet by hand while it's damp and let it dry flat on a towel, rather than hanging it, so the detailing doesn't stretch under its own weight.

 

How do I wash a hand-beaded piece without damaging the beading?

Hand wash cold, inside out, and avoid agitating the beaded area directly. Never machine wash or tumble dry these — the beads are hand-applied and can loosen, crack, or fall off under heat or mechanical action. Lay the piece flat to dry, beaded side up, out of direct sunlight. If it needs ironing, do it on the reverse side only, keeping heat away from the beading entirely.

 

How do I clean my metallic trench jacket?

Don't machine wash or submerge it — the metallic coating can crack or peel with water exposure and agitation. For everyday marks, wipe it down with a soft, barely damp cloth. For anything more, take it to a dry cleaner and mention the metallic coating so they can use an appropriate low-moisture method. Hang it on a sturdy, padded hanger rather than folding it, since folding can crack the finish at the crease.

 

Can I bleach any of my Haus Camellia pieces?

No. Bleach damages linen, weakens embroidery thread, and can discolor metallic finishes and beading. It shouldn't be used on any piece in the collection.

 

Can I tumble dry my clothes?

Only the two cotton embroidered sweatshirts/hoodies can be tumble dried, and only on low heat. Everything else — sequin, beaded, brocade, metallic-finish, crochet, and organza pieces — should air dry flat or hang dry, never in the dryer.

 

How should I store my pieces between wears?

Use padded or wide hangers for structured pieces like corsets, brocade skirts, and the trench, so they hold their shape. Store embellished or beaded pieces individually, or with tissue paper between them, so nothing snags. Crochet pieces are best stored flat rather than hung. Avoid long-term storage in plastic garment bags — fabric needs to breathe, so a breathable cotton garment bag is a better option.

 

What should I do if I get a stain on my garment?

Blot the stain immediately — never rub it, which can push it deeper into the fabric or spread it. For sequin, brocade, beaded, or metallic pieces especially, take the garment to a professional cleaner as soon as possible rather than trying to treat it yourself; these are the fabrics most likely to be permanently damaged by a DIY stain removal attempt.

 

What if my product page or care label lists a different fabric than what's here?

Always defer to the fabric listed on your specific product page or the label sewn into your garment. Composition can vary slightly between drops or colorways of the same style, so this guide reflects the general fabric families used across the collection rather than any single item's exact makeup.