How to Keep PAGERIE READY TO WEAR Pieces Looking New

Quick answer

Wash PAGERIE READY TO WEAR pieces inside out in cold water on a gentle cycle, then reshape and dry them flat away from direct sun. Store folded or on a structured hanger so the fabric keeps its shape, and treat stains as soon as they happen. The goal is less agitation, less heat, and more structure between wears.

Start with a fabric-first sorting habit

Before you wash anything, separate by fabric weight and colour. The Enzo is a jersey T-shirt, while The Siel is made from organic cotton twill. Jersey stretches and recovers; twill is denser and holds a shape. Washing them together on the same cycle can leave the tee over-agitated and the hat’s brim distorted. Sort lights from darks, and keep heavy twill separate from lightweight jersey.

Turn, fasten, and load with space

Turn T-shirts inside out to protect the printed or embroidered logo from rubbing against zips, buttons, or the drum. For The Siel, check the sweatband and brim before washing; if the hat has a structured brim, hand-washing or spot-cleaning is safer than a machine cycle. Never pack the drum tight. Garments need room to move so dirt releases without excess friction.

Choose cold water and a gentle cycle

Heat is the main enemy of colour and shape. Use cold water and a gentle or delicate cycle with a mild detergent. Skip bleach and fabric softener, which can coat cotton fibres and reduce breathability. If your machine has a spin setting, choose low. High spin speeds pull jersey out of shape and can crease twill.

Reshape and dry flat, never hot

When the cycle ends, remove items immediately. Lay The Enzo flat on a clean towel, smoothing the body and sleeves so they dry without hanger marks. For The Siel, reshape the brim and crown by hand, then air-dry away from radiators or direct sun. If you must hang a tee, use a padded hanger and avoid stretching the neckline. Tumble drying is the fastest way to shrink cotton and soften a brim out of shape.

Store with structure between wears

Fold knit tees rather than hanging them; gravity stretches jersey over time. Store The Siel on a shelf or in a box where the brim is supported, not crushed under other items. Keep everything clean and fully dry before it goes into storage. A breathable cotton dust bag or a cotton pillowcase works well for seasonal storage. Avoid plastic bins, which trap moisture and can encourage mildew.

Treat stains and pilling as they appear

Blot stains with a clean cloth, then work a small amount of mild detergent into the spot with your fingers. Rinse with cool water and let it air-dry before checking. For pilling on jersey, use a fabric shaver or a fine comb lightly, then steam the area to relax the fibres. Do not pull pills off, which can distort the knit.

Your step-by-step PAGERIE ready-to-wear care routine

1. 1. Sort by fabric and colour: Keep jersey tees like The Enzo separate from twill hats like The Siel, and separate lights from darks before loading. Checkpoint: if a garment has a structured brim, plan to hand-wash or spot-clean it instead of machine washing.
2. 2. Turn inside out and fasten: Turn tees inside out to protect the logo, close any zips or hooks, and empty pockets. Check the sweatband on hats before washing. Common mistake: leaving a printed logo facing out so it rubs against hardware in the drum.
3. 3. Wash cold on a gentle cycle: Use cold water, a mild detergent, and a delicate cycle with low spin. Skip bleach and fabric softener. Checkpoint: if your machine only has a normal cycle, shorten the wash time or hand-wash instead.
4. 4. Reshape and dry flat: Lay tees flat on a towel and reshape hats by hand. Air-dry away from direct heat and sunlight. Common mistake: tumble drying, which shrinks cotton and can soften a brim out of shape.
5. 5. Store folded with support: Fold knit tees rather than hanging them. Store hats where the brim is supported and not crushed. Checkpoint: make sure everything is fully dry before it goes into a breathable bag or box.
6. 6. Treat stains and pills early: Blot stains with mild detergent and cool water, then air-dry. Remove pills gently with a fabric shaver, never by pulling. Next step: keep a small stain kit with a clean cloth and mild detergent near your laundry area.

Two PAGERIE pieces worth caring for differently

• The Enzo: The Enzo is a T-shirt designed to fit the body just-so, retain its shape and colour wash after wash, and stay comfortably soft. Cold washing and flat drying protect the fit and colour retention the tee was made for.
• The Siel: The Siel is handcrafted from organic cotton twill with a wide brim, a sweatband, four eyelets for breathability, and an embroidered P logo. The brim and eyelets need reshaping after washing, and the sweatband should be spot-cleaned rather than soaked.