A Thoughtful Foundation for Fabric Care
Fabric care is not one-size-fits-all. The way you care for tennis whites differs from how you wash athletic clothes, delicates, or wool and cashmere. Color, fiber, and construction all influence how garments respond to water, detergent, and agitation. The Laundress Fabric Care collection was created to address those differences with clarity and care.
Grounded in textile science and refined through years of hands-on expertise, our formulas are designed to clean effectively while respecting the integrity of each fabric. Whether you are focused on preserving brightness in whites, maintaining depth in darks, or extending the life of delicate and specialty pieces, this collection offers a considered approach to luxury fabric care.
Caring for Fabrics and Colors with Confidence
Different garments benefit from different treatment.
- Whites, including tennis whites and bedding, require formulas that help maintain clarity and brightness over time.
- Darks and denim benefit from gentler washing that protects color saturation.
- Athletic clothes and performance fabrics need thorough cleansing to remove odor and buildup while remaining kind to stretch materials like spandex and Lycra.
- Delicates such as silks and synthetics respond best to low-agitation washing and lighter formulas that protect texture and finish.
- Wool and cashmere require enzyme-free care to maintain softness, structure, and shape.
Our guide on how to clean wool and cashmere offers practical advice for caring for natural fibers at home, while our tips on how to wash delicates at home help support more fragile garments.
Before washing, proper preparation matters. Learning how to separate and sort your laundry can help prevent color transfer, reduce wear, and improve overall fabric care results.
Stain Care and Fabric Conditioning
Even with careful washing, stains are part of wearing clothes. Knowing how to remove stains early and thoughtfully can make a meaningful difference in how long garments last. Our targeted stain solutions are formulated to address everyday spills and set-in marks across a range of fabrics.
For deeper guidance, our expert stain guide offers fabric-specific advice on removing stains without overhandling.
Fabric conditioner plays a supporting role in fabric care as well. It helps soften fibers, reduce static, and maintain a smooth feel, especially for cottons, bedding, and frequently washed items.
Fragrance, Beautifully Considered
Fabric care is also a sensory experience. The Laundress is known for best-smelling laundry detergent and scented fabric care crafted by master perfumers. Our fragrances range from clean and airy to floral, woody, and warm, and are designed to linger beautifully on fabric without overpowering.
Several Laundress detergents have been recognized for both performance and fragrance. Our collections have earned honors including Allure’s Best of Beauty Award, Marie Claire’s Best Fabric Care Fragrance, ELLE’s Future of Beauty Award, Oprah Daily’s Sleep O-wards, and PureWow’s Best Sleep Ever Award. These award-winning favorites have become staples for customers who value long-lasting scent, thoughtful formulation, and exceptional fabric care.
If you are exploring fragrance for the first time or looking to expand your routine, our scent quiz can help guide you toward a fragrance that aligns with your preferences and the fabrics you care for most.
Where to Start
If you are new to The Laundress or building a fabric care routine from scratch, start with the pieces you wash most often. Many customers begin with an everyday detergent suited for mixed loads, then add targeted care based on their wardrobe. From there, introducing stain care or fabric-specific formulas can help refine results over time.
You can explore options from both our everyday fabric care and specialty fabric care collections to create a routine that feels intuitive rather than complicated.
Use Filters to Find the Right Care
To make navigating the collection easier, use the Filter and Sort menu on the right side of the page to narrow results based on what you are caring for. You can shop by fabric or garment type, including:
- athleticwear and loungewear
- bedding and sleepwear
- cotton and polyester
- delicates
- denim
- silks and synthetics
- sport and swim
- and wool and cashmere
Filtering allows you to focus on the products most relevant to your needs, whether you are caring for performance fabrics, everyday essentials, or specialty garments. It is a simple way to move through the collection with confidence and find fabric care that fits seamlessly into your routine.
