Garment care
How to Care for Cotton Corduroy Dungarees
Always follow the care label attached to your PLEBS dungarees. The guidance below explains general corduroy care and must not override the product-specific label.
Final wash temperatures, drying methods and ironing settings will match the sewn-in production care label once confirmed.
Before You Wash Corduroy
- Check pockets
- Close fasteners
- Turn the garment inside out where approved
- Separate strong colours
- Check for visible stains
- Follow the care label
How to Wash Cotton Corduroy
Use the wash temperature and cycle shown on the care label. Excessive heat and aggressive washing can affect cotton fibres, colour and the raised corduroy texture.
- Wash temperature
- Confirm on care label
- Wash cycle
- Confirm on care label
- Wash inside out
- Confirm on care label
- Wash with similar colours
- Confirm on care label
- Bleach
- Confirm on care label
How to Dry Corduroy
- Avoid excessive heat unless the label permits it
- Reshape the garment after washing
- Use line or flat drying where approved
- Avoid crushing the pile while damp
- Check the label before tumble drying
Can You Iron Corduroy?
Direct pressure can flatten corduroy’s raised ribs. Where ironing is permitted, follow the care label and use a method that avoids crushing the textured surface.
Exact heat settings will not be prescribed until production care instructions are confirmed.
Removing Lint and Surface Marks
- Use a soft clothes brush
- Brush in the direction of the wale
- Avoid aggressive scraping
- Test any cleaner in an inconspicuous area
- Do not use unapproved stain treatments
How to Store Corduroy Dungarees
- Clean before long storage
- Ensure the garment is fully dry
- Avoid crushing under heavy garments
- Hang using suitable straps or fold carefully
- Store away from persistent moisture and strong sunlight
Does Cotton Corduroy Shrink?
Cotton can shrink when exposed to heat and moisture. The amount depends on fabric preparation, garment construction and care. Follow the PLEBS care label and avoid excessive heat.
A verified shrinkage range will be added after production testing.
Helping the Colour Last
- Wash only when needed
- Follow the label temperature
- Wash with similar colours
- Limit strong direct sunlight during drying where relevant
- Avoid unapproved bleaching products
Colour can still change over time. PLEBS will not claim that the fabric never fades.
Care Questions
Can corduroy go in the washing machine?
Many corduroy garments can be machine washed when the care label permits it. Always follow the label attached to your PLEBS dungarees once production instructions are confirmed.
Can corduroy go in a tumble dryer?
Only if the care label allows it. Excessive heat can affect cotton fibres, colour and texture, so check the finished garment instructions before tumble drying.
Why does corduroy attract lint?
The raised ribs can catch fibres from other garments and the surrounding environment. Gentle brushing in the direction of the wale often helps.
Does corduroy soften over time?
Some corduroy eases with wear, but softening depends on fabric weight, finish and construction. It should not be promised as a guaranteed outcome.
How do I stop the ribs from flattening?
Avoid unnecessary pressure and heat. Where ironing is permitted, follow a method that protects the textured surface rather than crushing it.
Can I dry-clean the dungarees?
Dry-cleaning suitability will be confirmed on the finished care label. Do not assume dry cleaning is required or permitted before then.
How often should corduroy be washed?
Wash when needed rather than on a fixed schedule. Less frequent washing can help preserve colour and texture when the garment remains clean.
Made to Be Worn, Not Saved for Later
Good care keeps the dungarees ready for everyday use. Continue to the product page or read more about the fabric itself.