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Care For Your Claudio
Bold prints. Easy care. Follow a few simple steps to keep your Claudio Lugli shirts looking sharp, colourful and ready to wear.
Always check the care label inside your garment first — care instructions can vary by fabric and finish.
The 5 Golden Rules
30°C Max
Keep it cool to help protect colour and fabric.
Go Gentle
Use a gentle or easy-care cycle with minimal spin.
Inside Out
Fasten the buttons and turn the shirt inside out.
Air Dry
Reshape and dry naturally on a suitable hanger.
No Tumble Dry
Avoid high heat — always air-dry instead.
For shirts covered by this guide. Wash alone or with similarly coloured lightweight cottons — and always check the care label.
Watch It Once. Care With Confidence.
Our step-by-step video shows how to wash and protect your Claudio Lugli shirt at home.
Before You Wash
Choose Your Wash
Dry Naturally
Take your shirt out promptly, reshape it while damp, and let it air-dry on a suitable hanger.
No tumble drying — high heat is the quickest way to lose the fit.
Iron in the Right Order
- 1Collar — stays removed, ironed first
- 2Cuffs — unbuttoned, unfolded, both sides
- 3Sleeves — shoulder to cuff, crease optional
- 4Shoulders
- 5Front panels — buttons unbuttoned
- 6Back panel — then hang, fasten the top button and let it air
Best results: iron while slightly damp, use filtered water to avoid rust marks, and press on a flat board. Most cotton shirts take the cotton setting well — check your garment's care label first.
Four Things to Avoid
High Heat
Hot washes, tumble dryers and scorching irons increase shrinkage risk.
Heavy Loads
Jeans, jackets and bulky items harden and damage delicate fabric.
Concentrated Detergent
Too strong a dose stresses the fibres — mild and measured wins.
Bleach
Avoid it at all costs — it is the fastest way to ruin a print.
Care by Fabric
Cotton Shirts
This guide is written for our satin-cotton printed shirts — the five golden rules above are your everyday routine.
Linen & Blends
Linen and blended fabrics can behave differently — always follow the care label inside the garment, and ask us if you're unsure.
Special Details
Flocking, embellishment and other finishes may need extra care. The garment care label always takes precedence over this guide.
Good to Know: Shrinkage
Cotton fabrics may shrink slightly — up to around 3% after washing is standard. If your shirt shrinks more than that, call us on 020 8450 1274 and we'll help. Please note we can't accept returns or exchanges for washed and worn items that have shrunk, especially if not purchased directly from our website — see our Returns Policy.
Common Care Questions
Can I machine wash a Claudio Lugli shirt?
Yes — shirts covered by this guide can be machine washed at a maximum of 30°C on a gentle or easy-care cycle, inside out with the buttons fastened. Always check the garment care label first.
What temperature should I use?
30°C maximum. Cooler is kinder — heat is the main cause of shrinkage and colour loss.
Can I tumble dry my shirt?
No. Claudio Lugli advises against tumble drying shirts covered by this guide — reshape while damp and air-dry on a suitable hanger instead.
How do I help prevent shrinkage?
Keep the wash cool (30°C max), avoid concentrated detergents and heavy items in the same load, and never tumble dry. Hand washing in cool water is the gentlest option. Slight shrinkage of up to around 3% in cotton is standard.
Should I remove collar stays before washing?
Yes — remove collar stays before washing and ironing to prevent uneven wear on the collar points and to avoid losing them.
What is the best way to iron a Claudio Lugli shirt?
Iron while slightly damp on a flat board, using filtered water. Work in order: collar, cuffs, sleeves, shoulders, front panels, then back panel — and hang with the top button fastened afterwards.
Need Help Caring for Your Claudio?
Our London team is happy to help with garment-care questions — Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm UK time.
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