— As a general rule, linen shirts, shorts, skirts, and pants can be machine laundered on the delicate or short cycle with a cold water wash and rinse — On the other hand, you will extend the life of the fabric if you hand-wash your linen clothing in cold water or put it to dry clean — Steer clear of harsh laundry detergents when washing linen clothes. Buy a mild detergent formulated for delicate fabrics — Always remember to separate your whites and colors—new linen dyes tend to bleed in the wash — Do not use chemicals and bleach — Can be ironed at high temperature — Drying indoors or in the shade, not direct sunlight