Frequently Asked Questions Include:
Q: How do I care for my Pocket Rag?
A: Just throw in with your wash as usual, that’s what we do with ours! Then we usually let them air dry after straightening them back out with our hands. Or pop them in the dryer, but we recommend not over-heating them as this can damage the flannel’s fluffy softness quicker. All our fabrics are preshrunk, but if your hanky seems any smaller after wash it may be from heat, you can smooth them out with your hands to regain their original shape. We have founds lots of great tips on the internet about how to care for fabrics delicately, or naturally, or for stain removal, etc.
But of course, you can also treat your Pocket Rag very gently. You could wash it in warm/hot water with other light colors, and gently dry then lightly iron. This will produce the gentlest result over time.
Q: What do I do with my Pocket Rag if I don’t like hankies?
A: We get it- the world is divided over hanky use, especially after past world events. But having a Pocket Rag is not only for occasional nose sniffles and such. Having a cloth in your pocket/bag/etc is so handy once you get used to it. Little drips and spills, and other unexpected life bits. Hard to exactly explain but once you start using one you’ll see! We’ve also been told they are so handy for kid messes on the go, pet stuff, hikers, cyclers, using them in the rain they don’t disintegrate in the rain like a paper tissue.
Q: A kid makes these?
A: Yes, Jori sews these up! He was 9 when he started Pocket Rag with some help from Mom, and now as a busy high school teen he still loves this creation. He still buys all his own materials, works on all production aspects, does his own quality control before each Pocket Rag is packaged up. He does shipping and handling stuff for the online orders, too. His parent answers emails, on behalf of our tiny team. He has lots of fun at local markets, and we hope to be back at them next season doing on-site embroidery. This venture has been an awesome learning experience as he navigates through the process of entrepreneurship by creating, producing, and then trying to get his product out there in case anyone wants to try it!
Q: Composting Fabric?
A: Yes, you can compost these as all natural materials are biodegradable, and we choose only simple organic cotton fabrics as well. The best way to do this after they are really not usable for anything after a while, (but rags are so useful!), is to shred or cut these into as small pieces as you are willing, and bury them in your backyard compost. Also if they do get tossed out, knowing there will be no plastic left behind is nice. There are also facilities that recycle fabric.
Q: Tie-dye!
A: We have experimented with tie dye ideas using natural plant based dyes over the years, and Jori’s made hues with espresso, turmeric, beets, charcoal, spirulina, blackberries, and onion skins. It is always a magical experience to see how it will all come out in the end.
Please contact us with any other questions you may have!