All products and fabrics made using natural fibres will suffer some shrinkage after successive laundering. This can effect the original length and width up to approximately 10-15%. Fabrics with a washed or laundered finish will have most, but not necessarily all, this shrinkage removed. Please check our care instruction for best practices when caring for your fabrics. When used in the application of curtains or blinds, linens will be subject to some amount of fading over time, the best way to prevent this would be to use a lining or blackout lining. We would always recommend the use of a professional cleaner who is able to clean your window dressings in situ. Hoovering your window dressings once a week in situ will also reduce the need for professional cleaning. It is not recommended to use any detergent that contains bleaching agent, chlorine and peroxide as this will cause significant bleaching to our creamier coloured fabrics. Please refer to individual listings for the most accurate information.