Washing 100% linen clothes vs. dry cleaning?

I heard that if a garment has 'dry clean' on the tag and not 'dry clean only' it can be washed in the washing machine. But what if it is a pair of linen pants? Is it safe to wash in Woolite in the washer? Doesn't linen material crinkle up really bad after it is washed? please help!Washing 100% linen clothes vs. dry cleaning?
I have washed linen clothing before. It's probably better to hand wash, because the material can be wrinkle prone. However, do not dry them in the dryer because they can shrink.





Of course, if you aren't opposed to ironing each time you wash them, you can put them in the machine. Use only COLD water.Washing 100% linen clothes vs. dry cleaning?
go buy the home drycleaning kit. dryel or walmart has an off brand. they work just fine.
all I can say is:





DONT PUT THEM IN THE DRYER





lol, you will end up with briefs
I love linen and have many pairs of linen slacks and have come up with a solution to the wash or dry clean questions that works pretty well for me.





I wash the at home and dry them at home, but I take them to the cleaners to be pressed only, that way there are no chemical treatments and the pants (especially if they are light color) tend to not get that yellow glow but they are perfectly crisp and pressed.
Yes linen wrinkles when washed.If it is cotton,and you wash it in washer,it may shrink,so don't put it in the dryer.Then just iron it and hope for the best.I am not sure about the tag thing---sorry.
Linen can be washed , but some garments have a lining that can not be washed.


If your linen garment has no lining , you can wash cold water gentle cycle . Drying can shrink the linen and complete drying makes getting the wrinkles out very difficult. Iron a linen garment on a cotton setting on the iron, and iron while damp.


I take my linen from the washer , hang it to slightly dry , and smooth out the wrinkles from the wash at this time. Then after it dried slightly I iron. Works great for shirts. Getting a really great press on linen pants is difficult. The cleaners has a high pressure steam and a pants press that really does a better job than a home press.
Never, never, never, never, never wash linen yourself unless you want a rumpled wad of fabric that will take a goodly chunk of your life to iron smooth. Been there--nightmare!