Bag Care
Can you wash a fringe bag?
No, you should not machine-wash a fringe bag, and soaking it can wreck the shape and the fringe. Instead, spot-clean it by material: a suede brush and eraser for suede, a damp cloth for leather-look, and gentle soapy water for straw or fabric. Air-dry it flat and let the fringe hang free.
How to clean a fringe bag by material
Washing means machines and soaking, and neither suits a fringe bag; the water distorts the shape and tangles the strands. Cleaning, done by material with a light touch, is what you want. Our complete guide to fringe bags has the full care routine.
- Suede. Brush with a suede brush; lift marks with a suede eraser, not water.
- Leather-look. Wipe with a damp cloth and a little mild soap, then dry.
- Straw or raffia. Dab with a barely damp cloth; never soak, as it warps.
- Fabric. Spot-clean with mild soapy water and a soft cloth, working small.
Work on a small hidden patch first to check the material copes. Clean the body and leave the fringe until last, so you do not drag marks down the strands.
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Drying and reshaping after cleaning
Drying is where most damage happens, so take it slowly. Lightly stuff the body with tissue to hold its shape, stand or hang the bag so the fringe falls free, and let it dry naturally at room temperature. Keep it away from radiators, hairdryers and direct sun, all of which can stiffen or crack the material.
Once it is fully dry, finger-comb the fringe so the strands hang straight, and brush suede to bring the nap back. If the fringe picked up a kink while damp, hanging the bag for a day usually relaxes it. A calm dry is the difference between a clean bag and a ruined one.
Can you wash a fringe bag FAQ
Can you put a fringe bag in the washing machine?
No. A washing machine soaks and tumbles the bag, which distorts the shape, tangles the fringe and can ruin suede, straw and any glued trims. Always spot-clean a fringe bag by hand instead, matching the method to the material, and air-dry it flat or hanging so the strands fall straight.
How do you clean fringe without tangling it?
Clean the body of the bag first and leave the fringe until last, so you do not drag marks down the strands. Work gently with a barely damp cloth or the right tool for the material, then let the fringe hang free to dry. Once dry, finger-comb it straight rather than brushing hard.
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The short version
Spot-clean by material, dry it slowly, comb the fringe last. Never put a fringe bag in the wash.
Clean gently, dry slowly, comb last.