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After the Oktoberfest: clean and care for your dirndl and blouse properly

4 October 2023

After the Oktoberfest
Clean and care for your dirndl and blouse properly

Hardly any dirndl survives the Oktoberfest without stains.

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The dirndl and blouse suffered a lot during the two weeks of the Oktoberfest. Here you will find the best cleaning and care tips.

And again it’s annual Oktoberfest has come to an end. The costume is unlikely to have remained completely free of damage after two weeks. So that the dirndl and blouse can be used again next year, they need to be cared for and cleaned. But be careful: not every fabric can simply be thrown into the washing machine. These are the most important tips.

Mild detergent recommended

Normally you can’t go wrong with a low temperature, low spin speed and mild detergent. Nevertheless, before you put the dirndl in the washing machine, you should follow the instructions on the sewn-in label. And stick to them so as not to experience any unpleasant surprises. Also important: If you get stains in the beer tent, you should definitely pre-treat them before washing.

As with normal laundry, the dirndl should best be washed sorted by color. This means that the white blouse should not be put in the washing drum with the red apron. In addition, the individual items should be turned inside out and, if possible, washed in a protective laundry bag.

Washing by hand protects the fabric

It is definitely gentler on the fabric to wash the individual components of the dirndl by hand. This is also easier than you think – especially when it comes to robust fabrics such as cotton or linen: the dirndl dress and apron are soaked in a sink filled with warm water with a little detergent for a few hours, then the items of clothing are rinsed and left to dry hung.

Velvet and silk should be cleaned

Our tip: However, if it is an expensive couture or designer dirndl made of velvet, silk or other fine fabrics, we recommend taking the dirndl to the dry cleaner.

Under no circumstances should you put the costume in the dryer after washing – whether in the machine or by hand. This is an absolute no-go! It is better to hang the dirndl on a clothes hanger and let it dry outside in the fresh air. Even the first wrinkles are smoothed out on their own.