🌙 Shop-to-Own Care Instructions | 한복 관리 가이드
Thank you for welcoming a piece of Korean tradition into your home. 🌸
Hanbok garments and traditional accessories are often made with delicate fabrics, structured layers, embroidery, decorative trims, and ceremonial details that require thoughtful care and storage. Proper maintenance helps preserve their beauty for future celebrations, family photos, milestone events, and treasured memories. ✨
This guide provides general care recommendations for shop-to-own garments and accessories purchased from Luna Hanbok Story.
🧺 General Hanbok Care Guidelines
To help preserve your garments:
✅ Store hanbok in a cool, dry area
✅ Use padded or wide hangers whenever possible
✅ Allow garments to air out after wear
✅ Keep away from direct sunlight for long periods
✅ Avoid excessive folding or compression
✅ Separate dark and light garments during storage
✅ Handle embroidery, trims, and decorative accessories gently
📌 Traditional garments may use delicate fabrics and structured construction that can become damaged through excessive heat, improper washing, or aggressive handling.
✨ Before Washing or Cleaning
Always check:
🏷 Fabric labels
🧵 Embroidery details
🎀 Decorative trims or accessories
🌸 Layer construction
💎 Specialty embellishments
If you are unsure how to clean a garment:
📩 Please contact us before washing or altering the item.
🌸 Recommended Cleaning Methods by Garment Type
👶 Baby & Infant Hanbok
Includes:
✨ Dol hanbok
✨ Baek-il outfits
✨ Hanbok rompers
✨ Lightweight ceremonial garments
Recommended Care
✅ Gentle hand wash recommended for most lightweight cotton or polyester blends
✅ Use cold water only
✅ Mild detergent only
✅ Air dry flat or hang dry indoors
⚠️ Avoid:
🔸 Bleach
🔸 Hot water
🔸 High heat dryers
🔸 Aggressive scrubbing
🔸 Twisting or wringing fabric
📌 Heavily embroidered or layered baby hanbok may still require professional dry cleaning.
🌸 Children’s Hanbok
Includes:
✨ Layered ceremonial outfits
✨ Premium embroidered styles
✨ Traditional children’s hanbok sets
Recommended Care
✅ Professional dry cleaning recommended for formal garments
✅ Spot clean small areas when possible
✅ Steam gently using low heat if needed
⚠️ Avoid machine washing structured or embroidered garments whenever possible.
🌙 Adult Hanbok
Includes:
✨ Women’s hanbok
✨ Men’s hanbok
✨ Dangui 당의
✨ Durumagi 두루마기
✨ Formal ceremonial garments
Recommended Care
✅ Professional dry cleaning strongly recommended
✅ Steam wrinkles gently from a distance
✅ Store hanging whenever possible
⚠️ Avoid:
🔸 Standard machine washing
🔸 High heat steaming directly on fabric
🔸 Folding heavy embroidery tightly
🔸 Wire hangers
🔸 Hanging garments in humid environments
📌 Silk blends, satin finishes, sheer overlays, and embroidered garments should always be handled carefully.
👑 Wedding & Royal Ceremony Garments
Includes:
✨ Hwarot 활옷
✨ Wonsam 원삼
✨ Jokduri 족두리
✨ Ceremonial bridal accessories
✨ Royal-inspired formalwear
Recommended Care
✅ Professional specialty: dry cleaning only
✅ Store in breathable garment bags
✅ Handle embellishments minimally
✅ Use padded storage support for heavy garments
⚠️ Never machine wash ceremonial garments or royal accessories.
These garments often contain:
🌸 Heavy embroidery
🌸 Metallic threadwork
🌸 Structured layering
🌸 Delicate specialty fabrics
Improper cleaning may permanently damage the garment.
🪡 Caring for Individual Hanbok Pieces
✨ Jeogori 저고리
✅ Spot clean when possible
✅ Steam lightly on low heat
✅ Store hanging to preserve collar shape
✨ Chima 치마
✅ Hang carefully to preserve volume and pleating
✅ Avoid crushing layered skirts during storage
✨ Baji 바지
✅ Light steaming recommended
✅ Fold loosely or hang
✨ Sokchima 속치마 & Petticoats
✅ Hand wash gently when appropriate
✅ Air dry completely before storage
✅ Store uncompressed to preserve structure
🎀 Traditional Accessories & Headwear Care
Includes:
✨ Norigae 노리개
✨ Jobawi 조바위
✨ Ayam 아얌
✨ Bokgeon 복건
✨ Hairpieces & ceremonial accessories
Recommended Care
✅ Store separately in soft fabric pouches or boxes
✅ Keep away from moisture and direct heat
✅ Dust gently with soft cloths when needed
⚠️ Avoid:
🔸 Water immersion
🔸 Perfume or hairspray contact
🔸 Heavy pressure during storage
🔸 Tangling decorative cords or tassels
📌 Delicate accessories may contain glued details, specialty trims, or fragile decorative elements.
🌬 Steaming & Wrinkle Care
Hanbok garments may wrinkle naturally during transportation or storage.
Recommended Wrinkle Care
✅ Use low heat steaming only
✅ Steam from a slight distance
✅ Allow garments to fully air dry afterward
✅ Test delicate fabrics carefully
⚠️ Avoid direct high heat contact on:
🔸 Embroidery
🔸 Metallic thread
🔸 Sheer fabrics
🔸 Structured decorative layers
📦 Long-Term Storage Tips
For long-term preservation:
✅ Use breathable garment bags
✅ Avoid plastic-sealed storage for long periods
✅ Keep garments in cool, dry spaces
✅ Store away from sunlight and humidity
✅ Refold occasionally to prevent permanent creasing
📌 Cedar blocks or moisture absorbers may help protect stored garments in humid climates.
⚠️ Important Care Notes
🌙 Luna Hanbok Story cannot guarantee results from home washing or third-party cleaning services
🌙 Professional dry cleaning is recommended for most formal hanbok garments
🌙 Some fabrics, dyes, embroidery, and trims may react differently to cleaning methods
🌙 Improper care may result in shrinkage, discoloration, distortion, or permanent damage
🌙 Always use caution with heat, moisture, and specialty fabrics
📸 Questions About Garment Care?
We’re always happy to help guide you on caring for your hanbok and traditional accessories. ✨
📩 Contact us
જ⁀✎ Mailing & Return Address: 13337 South St. PMB #268 Cerritos, CA 90703
₊˚ ☎︎₊˚✧ +1 714-227-7772
📸 Instagram: @lunahanbokstory
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Thank you for helping preserve and celebrate the beauty of Korean tradition with care and respect. 🌙
🌙 Final Note
Thank you for trusting Luna Hanbok Story.
Wear the Story. Live the Tradition. ✨

