Modal & Modal Blend Wash and Care Guide
Modal, Modal Blends
(100% Modal, or blends with Cotton, Spandex, and Polyester)
- Soft and breathable with a silky drape, Modal keeps its shape with care.
- Modal naturally softens and fades gently over time—each piece will age with you.
- Always flip inside out.
- Use a garment bag.
- Cold wash/30°C or gentle hand wash for delicate items. Mild detergent only, no bleach or fabric softeners.
- Since Modal is breathable and naturally odour-resistant, you don’t have to wash it after every wear — simply air it out between uses.
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Air dry in shade; avoid direct sunlight or high heat to preserve stretch and softness.
- Hang or lay flat to dry; avoid tumble drying unless on low heat, inside out, in garment bag.
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Use a steam iron or low-heat setting if needed.
A little note:
We create our pieces to live with you—and we know life gets busy. Whether you're a high-performance individual with a busy schedule, a mother in the newborn trenches, or juggling all the moving parts of household and work, the best way to care for your clothes is the way that is most practical for you. So think of this not as a rulebook, but a gentle guide.
If you don't mind a little character in your clothes as they age, just follow this fuss-free method:
Cold wash, inside out, in a garment bag. Without removing from the bag, tumble dry on a gentle setting with a moderate load. Done.
Let customers speak for us
Regret not getting this earlier. The versatility of the dress is great and it’s also very comfy in our hot & humid weather. Should probably get myself the brown too :)
Loved this piece from olive basics. The material is so soft and breathable and does not stick to your skin at all, which makes it extremely comfortable to wear in the hot Singapore weather! The padding also gives a nice shape to the chest area. Though the padding alignment does out of place after being in the washing machine, it is removeable and adjustable. I got this in the hunter green color and must say this shade of green is really unique and personally flattering (: Overall really enjoy this piece and hope they release more colors~ Maybe even consider lighter pastel shades for a change?
I love wearing this pair of shorts. The length is just right - not too long nor short, and gives a chic vibe when paired with the Marie everyday shirt.
It’s a bonus that the material is water resistant, I found beads of water on the surface after washing the dishes and was happy that my shorts remained dry!
Just wish the price could be a little more affordable.
Loving how versatile it is! The material is super stretchy and flattering, I am 158cm tall and 53kg, and I got it in S/M. I'm not pregnant or breastfeeding but this is
Super worth to go down to their pop-up or studio to make sure you get the right fit for your body! Thank you Stev and Justina for the help in figuring out my size too (and thank you Gillian!)
Would love to pair it with the Grace Reversible Button Tank in the future :)
I was initially skeptical about the ease of breastfeeding and if it’s going to be practical enough since it doesn’t have pockets, so I decided to try it in person at the HI fair and was sold.
The lovely colours seem to flatter most skin tones, it embraces beautifully such that I was asked if it’s tailored, it’s really comfortable and the side slits make it easy to move in. Affirming it passed the breastfeeding test too.
It does hug close to your curves though so choose suitable undergarment.
Further, what made this dress stand out was the team’s proactiveness in reaching out when they realised the front flap could come off after washing. They arranged for pick up and drop off to mend it, while being considerate about when I might need the dress. It’s a testament to how much care goes into every product.
Cart out if you’re thinking about it.
This dress is truly one-of-a-kind: comfortably functional while allowing you to bask in the beauty of a cheongsam; and you’re supporting a group of lovely passionate people behind the brand by doing so!
Love love love this pair of shorts! Beautiful color & fit. There is also a smart design to tighten it with the buttons inside. I hope more colors are released!
I always receive compliments when I wear the Jesse pants bc of its structured and flattering cut. Decided to take a chance and try this rose colour and it didn’t disappoint. It matches well with many tops I already own (white, beige, black, grey and navy) so I foresee equally good mileage with this pair of pants!
I absolutely love love love the Anna tanks! They are really comfortable and soft. I always reach for them. Great customer service too. Will there be more colours? Olive maybe? or Wine? Will Sage make a comeback? ;)
A very comfortable top, sits nicely around the waist/hip area. Lovely colour too. No regrets!
It's been a while since I purchased an OB piece and I'm glad that I wasn't disappointed. The Grace reversible tank which I bought in wine was super comfortable! And the Leah stretch skirt in wine completed my Leah collection - very versatile, comfortable and hides all the unwanted curves 😆
I love this bamboo cotton tank very much. The material is very soft on the skin and is perfect in our hot and humid climate. I love the square neckline as it's the most flattering on my broadband shoulders. I paired my Esther Tank with my other olive basics bottoms which I love as well.
I bought the Jesse Tencel pants in denim for maternity wear, and found those to be comfy but too tight for later in second trimester. The Olive Basics team referred me the Isabel pants which have been both flattering and really comfortable to wear!
I really like the fabric - it's extremely comfortable and I think I'd love a full dress made out of it. Also love the fact that the white version is not sheer at all. The cutting is a little too short and boxy for me however - maybe a larger size would be better.
The material is lightweight and super comfortable. At the same time, it is structured so you can wear it casually or to office depending on your top. I also like that the slits are not too high so it is still modest when you sit down but yet allows you to sit on the floor comfortably. I’m a UK10 and wear this in size SM (same for the Leah skirt).
I was attracted to the cut and the lovely dusty rose colour. The fit is very flattering and being 157cm tall, the regular length sits about 2 cm from the floor. I was surprised that the colour actually goes with many tops I own. Very happy with my purchase!