Here are instructions on how to pre-wash your shweshwe fabric:
Firstly, soak the fabric hot water in laundry tub or your bath tub. (DO NOT add detergent for pre-wash).
Place in washing machine on Rinse & Spin cycle.
Dry and Iron. (You can use a clothes dryer if you have one).
Photo: Nomzamo Mbatha in dark brown shweshwe top and skirt.
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