There’s nothing cooler than wearing linen in the summer. That’s not hyperbole: Science says that linen truly is the most comfortable fabric to wear in warm temps—even more so than cotton or silk. It makes sense: “You can usually feel the texture: slightly crisp, cool to the touch,” says Melia Long, executive laundry professional at Poplin . “It softens beautifully with time and wear.”

As breezy as the fabric may be, taking care of your linen dresses , shirts , and matching sets doesn’t always feel so effortless. Linen is prone to shrinking, wrinkling, and—because it often comes in white—staining. Why must all good things come with a catch?

Not to fear. Below, laundry and fabric care experts share tips for how to wash linen, as well as tricks for preventing shrinkage and removin

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