How to Care for Abayas & Shawls – Complete Fabric Care Guide | Lyallpur Styles

How to Care for Abayas & Shawls – Complete Fabric Care Guide | Lyallpur Styles

Proper care keeps your abayas and shawls looking new, elegant, and long-lasting. Whether you own chiffon hijabs, Nida abayas, pashmina shawls, or Korean crepe outfits, each fabric needs gentle handling.
Here’s a simple, practical guide to help you protect your favorite modest wear pieces.


🖤 1. Read the Fabric Label (Or Product Description)

Every fabric behaves differently.

Most common abaya & shawl materials:

  • Nida

  • Korean Crepe

  • Chiffon

  • Georgette

  • Pashmina

  • Wool Blends

  • Cotton / Lawn

  • Viscose

Always check the recommended washing style for those materials.


💦 2. Wash Your Abayas Gently

Best method: Hand wash

✔ Use cold or lukewarm water
✔ Mild detergent
✔ No harsh scrubbing

If using a washing machine:

✔ Use gentle cycle
✔ Put abaya in a laundry bag
✔ Wash dark colors separately

Never use hot water — it can damage the fabric and color.


🫧 3. How to Wash Shawls & Hijabs

Chiffon / Georgette / Silk Mix:

✔ Only hand wash
✔ Avoid twisting — press gently to remove water

Pashmina / Wool Shawls:

✔ Use cold water
✔ Use wool-friendly detergent
✔ Never wring or hang by edges — lay flat to dry

Cotton / Viscose Hijabs:

✔ Machine wash on delicate
✔ No bleach
✔ Iron on low heat


🌬️ 4. Drying Abayas the Right Way

Bad drying ruins abaya shape faster than washing.

✔ Always air dry
✔ Hang on wide hangers to keep shoulder shape
✔ Keep away from direct sunlight (avoids fading)
✔ Avoid drying on sharp nails/hooks

Do not use a dryer — it weakens stitching and fabric.


🧴 5. Ironing Tips (Very Important)

Nida & Korean Crepe:

✔ Iron inside out
✔ Use low-medium heat
✔ Avoid steam directly

Chiffon & Georgette:

✔ Use steam only
✔ Never place iron directly

Pashmina & Wool Shawls:

✔ Only low steam
✔ No direct contact with iron


🧺 6. Store Your Modest Wear Properly

✔ Use padded or wide wooden hangers
✔ Fold shawls neatly to avoid creases
✔ Keep silica gel packets to prevent moisture
✔ Store hijabs by rolling — avoids wrinkles
✔ Protect heavy embroidered pieces with garment covers

This keeps your wardrobe fresh, clean, and long-lasting.


Conclusion

Taking care of your abayas and shawls doesn’t need to be difficult. With gentle washing, proper drying, safe ironing, and correct storage, your modest wear will look new for years.
At Lyallpur Styles, we ensure every piece is crafted with quality — and with the right care, it stays elegant for a long time.

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