Garment Care
Please use the following as a guide to care for your Wippells clergy apparel. Care instructions depend on the main fabric.
We generally recommend that all made-to-order products are Dry Clean Only, including waistcoats, vest stocks, and cloaks.
If you cannot find the care information you are looking for, please contact us for further information.
Clergy Shirts
Fabric composition: 80% Cotton, 20% Polyester.
Machine wash at 40°. Tumble dry low.
Cold rinse dry clean.
Machine Washable at 40°. Line dry only.
Iron on a medium heat.
Fabric composition: 100% Cotton.
Machine wash at 40°. Tumble dry low.
Cold rinse dry clean.
Cassocks
Machine washable at 40°. Line dry only. Iron on medium.
Do not bleach. Do not tumble dry.
Fabric composition: 45% wool, 55% polyester.
Machine washable at 30°. Iron on a low heat.
Do not bleach. Do not tumble dry.
Fabric composition: 100% Wool.
Dry Clean only. Iron on a low heat.
Do not bleach, do not tumble dry.
Fabric composition: 100% Wool.
Dry Clean only. Iron on a low heat.
Do not bleach, do not tumble dry.
White Garments
Including surplices, cottas, and albs.
Machine washable at 40°. Line dry only. Iron on medium.
Do not bleach. Do not tumble dry.
Fabric composition: 100% cotton.
Machine washable at 40° on a gentle cycle. Line dry only. Iron on medium.
Fabric composition: 100% linen.
Machine washable at 40°. Line dry only. Iron on medium.
Vestments
It is important to store your vestments correctly to avoid damage and ensure longevity. We recommend storing vestments flat, wrapped in acid-free tissue paper, and away from sunlight or damp.
If vestments become stained or otherwise dirty, avoid using chemicals to preserve the integrity of the fabric. Areas of concern should be spot cleaned only.
Vestments may be taken to a specialist dry cleaner, but this not recommended on a regular basis.