How to Keep Your Thobe Looking New: The Ultimate Care Guide

Keep It Crisp, Keep It Sunnah

There is nothing quite like the feeling of wearing a brand-new, crisp white Thobe to Jummah. But after a few washes, many people find their thobes becoming dull, developing lint, or holding onto stubborn wrinkles.

The good news? It’s usually not the fabric's fault—it’s the laundry routine. At The Topi Wala, our Men's Thobes are made from durable fabrics, but a little extra care goes a long way.

Here are our top tips to make your thobes last longer.

1. The Golden Rule: Check the Pockets! It sounds obvious, but a forgotten pen or a tissue in your pocket can ruin a whole load of laundry. Thobes have deep pockets—always double-check them before throwing them in the machine.

2. Washing: Cold is Gold

• White Thobes: You can wash these with warm water to help remove stains, but avoid boiling hot water as it can damage the fibers over time. Use a quality whitening agent (like bluing liquid) occasionally to keep that "bright white" look.

• Colored Thobes: Always wash colored or embroidered thobes in cold water. This prevents fading and shrinking.

• Pro Tip: Wash your thobes inside out. This protects the outer fabric and buttons from rubbing against other clothes.

3. Drying: Skip the Dryer If possible, hang dry your thobes. High heat from tumble dryers is the #1 enemy of synthetic and cotton blends—it causes pilling (buur) and static. Hanging them up while they are damp also uses gravity to pull out most of the wrinkles naturally.

4. Ironing Secrets A wrinkled thobe can look messy. To get that sharp, professional look:

• Steam is Best: If you have a steamer, use it. It’s safer for the fabric than a hot metal plate.

• Iron While Damp: If using a regular iron, do it while the thobe is still slightly damp. The steam generated helps flatten the fabric instantly without needing excessive heat.

Invest in Quality Of course, care only helps if the starting product is good. Cheap, thin fabrics will lose their shape no matter what you do. That’s why we source premium materials for our $29 Thobes—designed to withstand daily wear while keeping you looking your best.

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