How to Care for Your Abaya

A premium abaya is an investment. With the right care, it will look impeccable for years.

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Washing Your Abaya

General Rules

1. Always check the care label before washing
2. Turn inside out to protect embroidery and embellishments
3. Separate dark colours from light fabrics
4. Use a gentle, colour-safe detergent

By Fabric Type

Nida Abaya

• Machine wash on delicate/gentle cycle, cold water only
• Mild detergent — avoid bleach or fabric softener
• Hang to air dry immediately

Crepe Abaya

• Hand wash preferred — cold water, gentle detergent
• Gently swish — do not wring or scrub
• Lay flat or hang to dry

Embellished / Embroidered Abaya

• Dry clean strongly recommended
• If hand washing, use cold water with extremely gentle handling
• Never soak — stones or thread work can loosen

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Ironing & Steaming

A garment steamer is the safest way to remove wrinkles. Hold 5–10 cm away from the fabric.

If you must iron:

• Use the lowest heat setting with a pressing cloth
• Iron inside-out for nida and crepe
• Never iron directly over embroidery, beads, or stones
• Avoid ironing chiffon — steam only

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Storage Tips

• Daily: Hang on wide, padded hangers. Avoid wire hangers.
• Long-term: Clean before storing. Use breathable garment bags, not plastic.
• Add silica gel packets to absorb moisture and prevent mildew.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• ❌ Storing while damp — leads to mildew
• ❌ Folding embellished areas — damages embroidery
• ❌ Plastic covers for long-term storage — traps moisture
• ❌ Direct sunlight — causes colour fading

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Stain Removal Quick Reference

| Stain | Treatment | |-------|-----------| | Food/oil | Blot gently, apply dish soap, rinse cold | | Makeup | Micellar water on cotton pad, dab gently | | Ink | Rubbing alcohol on cotton bud | | Water marks | Steam the entire area evenly |

Proper care is an act of respect for a beautiful piece of clothing. At GulfAbaya, we want every abaya to stay stunning for years to come.