Product Care Instructions
Caring for your Flax & Stitch products
Find your product below for its material and care instructions. Most items are machine washable — check your category for the right temperature.
Material
Certified food-safe PUL — independently tested by Celabor labs (Belgium), on top of the manufacturer’s own food-safe certification in the US. BPA-free and PVC-free. KAM snap closure (2 snaps on Small, 3 snaps on all other sizes).
Care
Machine washable up to 60°C, with no delamination — tested in-house. Fold flat and air dry. Tumble drying has also tested fine, though air drying is what we recommend day to day.
Important notes
Material
Certified food-safe Eco-PUL — the same material as Flaxie Freeze freezer bags, independently tested by Celabor labs (Belgium), on top of the manufacturer’s own food-safe certification in the US. BPA-free and PVC-free. Velcro closure.
Care
Machine washable up to 60°C, dishwasher-safe, or wash by hand. Fold flat and air dry. Tumble drying has also tested fine, though air drying is what we recommend day to day.
Important notes
If a seam needs attention or the velcro wears out, the Flax & Stitch Repair Clinic can help — no need to replace the bag.
Material
Double-layer certified cotton — Oeko-Tex or Bio certified exterior, with an unbleached, untreated bio cotton lining that’s food safe (BPA-free, PVC-free). Closes with a simple drawstring.
Care
Machine washable up to 60°C. Wash regularly, or at a lower temperature with a normal load.
Important notes
Breathable fabric — keeps crusts crisp and avoids the sogginess that comes with plastic bags. No zip, no plastic clasp.
Material
Waterproof, food-safe EVA — certified by the EVA manufacturer/supplier. Finished with a cotton bias trim (Liberty print or plain colour). Elastic edge stretches to fit a range of shapes, including rectangular dishes.
Care
Machine washable up to 40°C, or dishwasher-safe.
Important notes
The XL size also works as a shower cap — same care instructions apply.
Material
Three fabric pairings available: smooth cotton + soft bamboo, cotton towelling + soft minky, or textured cotton waffle towelling + soft bamboo.
Care
Rinse after use and reuse a few times before washing. Machine washable up to 60°C, or wash by hand.
Important notes
No special precautions — reuse freely between washes.
Material
30% cotton, 70% FSC-certified cellulose.
Care
Four ways to refresh, whichever fits your routine: washing machine up to 60°C with a normal load; dishwasher (cutlery drawer or top rack, any cycle); boiling for a few minutes; or microwave (wet the cloth, then 60 seconds). Wring out and air dry after washing.
Important notes
A well-cared-for cloth typically lasts 9–12 months of regular use; at end of life it’s compostable in 6–8 weeks, or recyclable with cardboard.
Material
Certified food-safe PUL — the same material as Flaxie Freeze and Lunch Bags, independently tested by Celabor labs (Belgium), on top of the manufacturer’s own food-safe certification in the US. BPA-free and PVC-free. Closes with a stretchy synthetic pull cord.
Care
Machine washable up to 60°C, with no delamination. Tumble drying has also tested fine, though air drying is what we recommend day to day.
Important notes
Also doubles as a bag for bread, vegetables, or other dry food storage.
Material
Certified food-safe PUL — the same material as Flaxie Freeze and Lunch Bags, independently tested by Celabor labs (Belgium), on top of the manufacturer’s own food-safe certification in the US. BPA-free and PVC-free. KAM snap closure, same as Flaxie Freeze (not velcro).
Care
Machine washable up to 60°C, with no delamination. Tumble drying has also tested fine, though air drying is what we recommend day to day.
Material
Oeko-Tex certified cotton. Sold as a pack of 5 in a small pouch, 20cm × 20cm.
Care
Machine washable up to 60°C.
Important notes
No special precautions.
Material
Packs of 6, 20cm × 20cm. Oeko-Tex certified cotton on one side, paired with either Oeko-Tex certified super-absorbent bamboo or towelling on the reverse — two fabric options, same care for both.
Care
Machine washable up to 60°C.
Important notes
Suited to any spill — kitchen, bathroom, or elsewhere in the house. Handy for travelling with kids.
Material
Double construction — a patterned cotton exterior with an untreated, unbleached organic cotton lining. Tailored to fit A4 or A5 books and documents.
Care
Machine washable up to 60°C. A 30°C wash is often sufficient for everyday cleaning.
Important notes
No special precautions.
Material
Patterned cotton outer, with an untreated, unbleached cotton interior, and a double layer of ‘274 Thermolam Extra’ heat-resistant padding in between. Magnets sewn in.
Care
Machine washable up to 60°C, or by hand.
Important notes
Ideal for adding or removing items from microwave ovens. Magnets let the mitts clip together or attach to the oven, fridge, or any metal surface — always within reach.
Material
Inner cushion — untreated, unbleached organic cotton. Filling — organic flaxseed grown locally in Belgium. Outer cover — printed cotton, Oeko-Tex certified.
Care
Shake and air out regularly. Outer cover machine washable up to 60°C. Avoid bleach or harsh chemicals.
Important notes
For warmth: microwave up to 2 minutes at 750W, or oven 8–10 minutes at 80°C / 3–5 minutes at 100°C, or leave on a radiator or towel warmer until comfortably warm.
For cooling: freeze for 30–45 minutes inside a freezer bag (a Flaxie Freeze works well).
Material
Inner cushion — untreated, unbleached organic cotton. Filling — natural millet grains. Outer cover — printed cotton, Oeko-Tex certified.
Care
Shake and air out regularly. Outer cover machine washable up to 60°C. Avoid bleach or harsh chemicals.
Important notes
For warmth: microwave up to 2.5 minutes at 750W, or oven 10–12 minutes at 80°C, or leave on a radiator or towel warmer until comfortably warm.
For cooling: freeze for 45–60 minutes inside a freezer bag (a Flaxie Freeze works well).
Material
Unbleached, untreated organic cotton — BPA-free, PVC-free, food safe. Drawstring in slightly stretchy recycled cotton.
Care
Machine washable up to 60°C — a 30°C wash is usually enough for everyday use.
Important notes
No special precautions.
Material
100% Oeko-Tex certified cotton.
Care
Machine washable up to 60°C.
Important notes
No special precautions.
Material
Certified food-safe PUL — independently tested by Celabor labs (Belgium), on top of the manufacturer’s own food-safe certification in the US. BPA-free and PVC-free. 147cm width, 250g/m². Sold as raw fabric by the metre, not a finished product.
Care
Once made up into a finished item: machine washable to 60°C, with no delamination. Tumble drying has also tested fine, though air drying is what we recommend day to day.
Important notes
Material
Certified cotton — Oeko-Tex or Bio, the same exterior fabric family used on Bread Bags and Book Covers. Sold as raw fabric by the metre, not a finished product.
Care
Machine washable up to 60°C, in line with your other cotton lines.
Important notes
No special precautions.
Material
A blend of merino wool, nylon, and Lycra spandex — exact percentages vary by model (e.g. the Hiker Micro Crew is 61% merino, 38% nylon, 3% Lycra). Made in Vermont, USA.
Care
Turn socks inside out before washing. Wash in cold water on the gentle cycle, with a mild, neutral-pH detergent. Tumble dry on low, or air dry.
Important notes
No fabric conditioner, no bleach, no dry cleaning, no ironing — and avoid washing more often than needed. Guaranteed for life — Darn Tough backs every pair against wear.