Care
Meuzéum Care Guide
A guide to preserving the craftsmanship behind every piece.
Every Meuzéum piece is crafted with considered materials, intentional structure, and artisanal surface work. Caring for them is part of the experience. Fine materials deserve refined care.
This guide helps preserve the silhouette, texture, and integrity of your garment.
Care instructions are organised by textile expression, based on how the material behaves, feels, and is constructed.
Professional dry cleaning
Low heat only
No bleaching
No tumble drying
No aggressive handling
Store on padded hangers
The Essentials
These principles apply to every Meuzéum piece:
• Prefer professional dry cleaning — especially for sculpted tailoring, surface techniques, jacquards, devoré, and structured silhouettes
• Do not bleach
• Steam or iron on low heat unless stated otherwise
• Avoid high heat, tumble drying, twisting, or wringing
• Store structured or embellished garments on padded hangers
• Keep away from harsh perfumes, deodorants, and prolonged direct sunlight
• For tailored or fitted pieces, always choose a cleaner experienced in handling structured womenswear
Textile Expressions & Care
Below are the textile expressions used across Meuzéum collections. You do not need technical fabric names — follow the guidance for the expression your garment belongs to.
Artisanal Surface — Velvet Devoré Floral
• Dry clean only
• Steam lightly from the reverse
• Avoid ironing directly on surface motifs
• Store on padded hangers
• Minimise friction to preserve texture and depth
Sculpted Jacquards
• Dry clean only
• Steam or iron on low heat from the reverse
• Avoid rubbing or scratching the surface
• Store flat or hung without pressure on folds
Matte Structured Crepe Blends
• Dry clean recommended
• Steam on low heat from the inside
• Do not wring or twist
• Hang to maintain structure and form
Glossed Satin & Smooth Satin Finishes
• Dry clean preferred
• Steam lightly
• Avoid high heat — satin can bruise
• Store hanging to prevent creasing
Tencel & Viscose Crepe Expressions
• Dry clean only
• Steam on low temperature
• Avoid wire hangers — these materials are fluid
• Do not expose to moisture for extended periods
Lightweight Sheers & Overlays
• Dry clean recommended
• Steam carefully at a distance
• Avoid sharp jewellery or friction
• Store hanging, away from heavier garments
Embroidered & Surface-Worked Textiles
• Dry clean only
• Steam very lightly
• Avoid direct heat on embroidery
• Store on padded hangers
• Keep away from snagging surfaces
Structured Jacquard Denim-Look Textiles
(Not traditional denim — crafted for form and finish)
• Dry clean only
• Steam on low heat
• Avoid hard creasing
• Hang to preserve sculpted lines
Japanese Denim-Touch Textiles (Lightweight Stretch)
• Dry clean only
• Light steaming restores shape
• Avoid overstretching during wear
• Store folded or hung
High-Sheen Twill & Metallic Thread Textiles
• Dry clean only
• Steam on low heat from the reverse
• Avoid abrasive surfaces
• Store flat or on padded hangers
Smooth Inner Lining
(Used across most garments)
• Not intended for separate washing
• Dry clean the entire garment
• Steam internally on low heat only
• Avoid pulling or stressing inner seams
• Allow garments to cool fully before storing
Storing Your Meuzéum Piece
• Sculpted bodices: padded hangers
• Bustiers & corsets: store flat
• Sheer pieces: breathable garment bags
• Embellished garments: avoid weight pressure
• Heavier pieces: fold lightly or hang on strong hangers
Handling Spills & Marks
• Do not spot-treat aggressively
• Blot gently — never rub
• For oil, makeup, or colour transfer, consult a professional cleaner
• Avoid sharp-edged bags near textured surfaces
Why We Recommend Dry Cleaning
Meuzéum garments often combine:
Sculpted silhouettes
Mixed textile densities
Surface techniques
Bonded linings
Embroidery and devoré
Jacquard structures and satin finishes
Professional cleaning preserves proportion, structure, and material integrity — exactly as designed.
A Quiet Note From the Atelier
Garments carry memory.
The way you wear and care for them becomes part of their story.
Meuzéum pieces are crafted to be lived in, revisited, and preserved — installation after installation — when handled with intention.