A premium abaya is an investment. With the right care, it can last for years and look as beautiful as the day you bought it. Here is the complete care guide for every fabric type in the Layali Al Noor collection.
Washing by Fabric Type
Nida Fabric (Elysia Wear, Amirah Luxe, Lira Luxe, Nayab Wear)
- Machine wash on cold, gentle cycle
- Use a mild detergent
- Do not wring or twist
- Air dry flat or on a hanger
Korean Shimmer Silk (Afiya, Omarah)
- Hand wash preferred — cold water, very gentle
- Mild silk detergent or baby shampoo
- Do not rub or scrub — press gently to clean
- Air dry away from direct sunlight
- Iron inside-out on low heat if needed
Lava Silk (Daphne, Francesca)
- Hand wash in cold water
- Gentle press — no wringing
- Air dry on a padded hanger to maintain shape
- Steam or cool iron
Crinkle Net Chiffon (Celestia)
- Hand wash only
- Cold water, mild detergent
- Do not stretch the net while wet
- Air dry flat
Self-Chiffon (Nivrah)
- Delicate hand wash
- Cold water only
- Air dry immediately — do not leave wet for extended periods
Irish Shimmer (Cayrah, Liora)
- Hand wash preferred
- Cold water, silk-friendly detergent
- Air dry away from sunlight
Lama Silk / Korean Cotton (Raven, Elara, Elin)
- Gentle machine wash or hand wash
- Cold or lukewarm water
- Air dry on hanger
Storing Your Abaya
- Hang, don't fold. Premium abayas — especially shimmer silk and chiffon — are best stored on hangers.
- Use padded hangers for delicate fabrics. Wire hangers can distort shoulder shape over time.
- Store away from direct sunlight. Prolonged sun exposure fades fabric color.
- Keep in garment bags for formal pieces. Your embroidered or shimmer silk abayas deserve protection from dust.
Ironing Tips
- Always check the fabric before ironing
- Shimmer fabrics: use a pressing cloth and very low heat
- Nida: medium heat, steam setting works well
- Chiffon: steam iron from the wrong side only
- Embroidered net: do not iron the embroidery directly — steam from a distance
Proper care means your Layali Al Noor abaya stays as beautiful as the day it arrived.
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