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Poncho Care Guide

After a sauna, a swim or a day at the beach, it feels good to wrap up in your SAFU. To keep your poncho soft and comfortable, choose the care instructions for your fabric. If your poncho’s care label gives different instructions, follow the label.

Terry poncho

  • Wash at 30°C with similar colours. Empty the pockets and close the zip if your poncho has one.
  • Skip fabric softener to help the terry stay absorbent. Avoid bleach.
  • Hang to air dry. If your care label allows tumble drying, use low heat.
  • If a terry loop snags, trim it carefully level with the fabric. Avoid pulling on the loop.

If your terry poncho sheds lint

A new cotton terry poncho may shed a little lint at first. This usually settles after a few washes. Wash your poncho separately at 30°C for the first two or three washes and skip the fabric softener. If you still see loose fibres on the fabric after washing, try an extra rinse and give the poncho a shake before hanging it up to dry.

If your poncho is still shedding heavily after several washes, email us at hello@safu.ee and we’ll help.

Waffle poncho

  • Wash at 30°C with similar colours. Avoid fabric softener and bleach.
  • Gently reshape the poncho after washing and let it air dry. Waffle fabric can shrink in the first few washes. High heat can increase shrinkage.

Travel poncho

Machine wash your travel poncho at 30°C on a gentle cycle. Use a mild liquid detergent and skip the fabric softener to keep the microfibre absorbent. Wash it separately the first time, then with similar colours.

Hang your poncho to air dry after washing. After swimming, rinse off chlorine or salt water with fresh water. Let the poncho dry completely before packing it into its pouch. If the instructions on your poncho’s care label differ, follow the label.

Can I use laundry vinegar?

You can use Mulieres laundry vinegar occasionally if your washing machine’s instructions allow it. Follow the dosage on the bottle.

After a swim, rinse out salt or chlorine with fresh water and hang your poncho to dry.

If you’re unsure which fabric your poncho is made from, email us at hello@safu.ee.