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How to Wash a Linen Shirt in Six Steps: Gentle Spin and Shade Drying

Check the care label first. For machine-washable linen shirts, follow inside-out washing, a roomy laundry bag, a gentle short spin and shade drying, with UNIQLO's official care video and COS fabric guidance.

4 min read2026-10-26

Official UNIQLO linen care video: turn inside out, use a laundry net and reshape after washing

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What you need

Linen garment care label
Mild detergent and optional laundry net
Washing machine with gentle cycle
Airy shaded drying space

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How to

1. Check the fibre blend and care label. Follow any instruction against machine washing or for professional care, especially for lined or embellished garments.
2. For a machine-washable item, fasten as appropriate and turn it inside out. Separate contrasting colours, towels and items with rough zips; use a roomy laundry net if needed.
3. If the label allows, choose cold water or a gentle cycle around 30°C. Use the recommended amount of mild detergent and avoid overloading the washer.
4. Choose a short, gentle spin and remove the shirt promptly. A prolonged strong spin or leaving damp linen in the drum can set creases and distort its shape.
5. Gently smooth the collar, shoulders, sleeves and seams into shape. Do not wring hard; lay flat or use a suitable broad hanger according to the garment's construction.
6. Dry fully in a shaded, ventilated place away from direct sun. If desired and permitted by the label, press while slightly damp using an appropriate temperature and a pressing cloth; store only when dry.

One more tip

Blends, dyes and trims change the rules. Do not machine wash any linen garment marked dry-clean-only or unsuitable for washing. The individual care label overrides general advice on washing, drying and additives.

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Photos, videos, and links

OriginalUNIQLO linen care source: short spin, reshape promptly, shade dryUNIQLO

OriginalCOS care advice: low spin at 30°C where permitted and air dry away from direct sunCOS

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