https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-washing-jcrew-linen-garment-died-sweaters Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:28:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-washing-jcrew-linen-garment-died-sweaters#post-1339696 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 19:07:31 +0000 K. Period. 1339696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the light blue one and I've washed it a lot&nbsp;without fading; however, I think that's because of the color rather than any special care. &nbsp; With yours, you could try washing it with vinegar in the wash to help set the dye. &nbsp;Whether it really will is uncertain. &nbsp;For me, it would wash because the faded color would still look right and look nice, the&nbsp;convenience of washing versus dry cleaning means a lot to me (I have little kids) and the cost savings of washing versus dry cleaning is a nice plus. &nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-washing-jcrew-linen-garment-died-sweaters#post-1339500 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 11:44:49 +0000 chadya 1339500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have one of those sweaters, <br />I don't dry clean at all other than stuff like a man's suit that one would not put in the machine.<br />I washed the linen sweater in gentle in a bag on cold, I haven't noticed much fading but mine is a darker russet color.<br />You may want to buy some Eucalan&nbsp; to wash them with, meant for wool but I like to use it for other things as it doesn't need to be rinsed out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-washing-jcrew-linen-garment-died-sweaters#post-1339310 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 00:24:38 +0000 Makrame 1339310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all! Very helpful!</p> <p>I don't mind the slightly faded color either but I figured I can use the fresh pink next spring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-washing-jcrew-linen-garment-died-sweaters#post-1339303 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 00:09:55 +0000 Suz 1339303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes...my pink one faded a bit -- washed in cold in the machine and air dried. I wondered if I had been imagining it. I don't mind the fade on me -- it's actually a bit better than the bright neon. But it surprised me.&nbsp;</p> <p>Smart of you to stock up!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-washing-jcrew-linen-garment-died-sweaters#post-1339301 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 00:07:14 +0000 Staysfit 1339301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have washed my garment dyed linen&nbsp;sweaters from J Crew&nbsp;in cold water (hand wash cycle) and they definitely&nbsp;bleed and will fade slightly.&nbsp; I still wash them but&nbsp;I don't mind that they fade, I like the look of them. &nbsp;My sweaters are grey and a taupe-y brown. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-washing-jcrew-linen-garment-died-sweaters#post-1339281 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 23:27:56 +0000 merwoman 1339281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Smart of you to stock up on such a beautiful sweater!</p> <p>I have the 3/4 tee in navy and the sweater in white. I've been washing both in cold water on the gentle cycle and air drying. No colour loss that I can see on the navy linen tee.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-washing-jcrew-linen-garment-died-sweaters#post-1339267 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 22:36:02 +0000 Makrame 1339267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know that several fabbers have these sweaters, and was wondering about your experience with washing them. &nbsp;I bought the pink (amethyst) sweater about a month and a half ago and just re-purchased it on sale for $30 since I like it so much, and it looked like it was wearing out a bit. &nbsp;I was looking at the new sweater's care label and noticed that it is dry clean only. &nbsp;I am not planning on dry cleaning a summer sweater, just does not make sense. &nbsp;But I did see that my "old" sweater, worn and washed about 6-7 times, maybe more, is much lighter in color. &nbsp;Apparently, the dye is not very resistant to washing. &nbsp;What has your experience been? &nbsp;Any tips (I wash mine on gentle and air-dry but I think I should switch to cold water washes)? &nbsp;Thanks! </p>