Washed in hot water, put it through the dryer upon receiving...held up very well, but cant seem to get rid of the creases from shipping/packaging. Wish the material were thicker, but still a very pretty dressing gown. Bought a short one, because long robes need to be held up  so I don't trip and fall when I have to run upstairs (my bath is downstairs/closet upstairs, lol).