If your abaya has embroidery and crystals then this means that you should get it dry cleaned only.

It is advisable that you turn your abaya inside out and use detergent that is specially made for abaya fabric. Select cold water using the gentlest cycle available. Take your garments from the machine as soon as the cycle ends and lay them out flat to dry.

Soak your abaya in cold water and rub softly with your fingers if needed. When you feel confident that the garment is clean, dip the garments in and out of the water until they are no longer soapy. Lay it out flat to dry and avoid direct sun light. Handwashing keeps colours vibrant, protects the shape and extends the life of your abaya.

Pressing or steaming applies for gentle machine wash and hand wash only. You can use either Iron or cloth steamer. You must press or iron your abaya inside out in order to avoid colour changing and pressing marks. Clothes steamers are very efficient on most fabrics. It removes creases and refreshes fabric very well. Preferably please use the heated metal plate, and make sure you use the delicate fabric guard, so you do not expose your fabric to too much heat.