I bought several of these for my mother when she was in rehab after falling and fracturing her hip. The crochet around the neck will not stand up to regular machine washing unless it`s on delicate cycle. Since I have to wash them with my everyday clothes, I simple place them in a lingerie bag and when finished washing I place them on hangers to air dry. When taking the out of the lingerie bag, give them a good pop and they won`t be too wrinkled when dry.