Short Sleeved Bib Rowan: Fit, Fabric and Washing Tips

By Cam Cam Copenhagen | Official Website | Scandinavian | Published: 2026-11-03

Category: Tips & Care

Get the most from your Short Sleeved Bib in Rowan: check the fit, wash it without fading the print, and dry it so it stays ready for the next meal.

Quick answer

Treat the Short Sleeved Bib in Rowan as a wipe-clean item first: rinse or wipe it after each meal, wash it only when needed with a mild detergent, and skip the dryer to protect the recycled polyester and the print.

Why the Rowan bib needs a lighter touch than cotton bibs

The Short Sleeved Bib is made from recycled polyester, a durable, easy-to-clean fabric that behaves differently from cotton or muslin. It does not need the frequent hot washes you might use for cloth bibs, and high heat is the main risk to both the fabric finish and the Rowan print.

That makes the care routine simpler, not more complicated: most days a rinse and air-dry is enough, and a full wash is for greasy or stained meals.

When a quick wipe is enough and when to wash

For purees, milk or water, turn the bib inside out over the sink, rinse the pocket and sleeve ends, and wipe the printed side with a damp cloth. Reserve a full wash for oily foods, pesto, tomato-based sauces or anything that leaves a residue in the seams.

If you wash after every single meal out of habit, you will shorten the print's life for no benefit. Let the fabric tell you when it needs more than a rinse.

Step-by-step care for the Rowan bib

Check the fit before the first meal: Put the bib on your child and check that the short sleeves cover the upper arm without twisting and that the pocket sits below the chest, not up against the neck. Adjust the neck fastening so it sits flat. A bib that rides up will let food onto the collar, so fix the fit before you rely on it.
Rinse or wipe straight after eating: Turn the bib inside out and rinse the pocket and sleeve cuffs under lukewarm water, then wipe the printed side with a damp cloth. Do not leave food sitting in the pocket. Dried-on food is harder to remove without scrubbing, and scrubbing is what dulls the print.
Pre-treat stains before washing: For oily or coloured stains, rub a small amount of mild liquid detergent into the spot with your fingers and let it sit for a few minutes. Avoid bleach and fabric softener. Harsh products break down the recycled polyester finish and can fade the Rowan print.
Wash on a gentle, cool cycle: Wash the bib separately or with similar colours on a gentle cycle at a cool temperature, using a mild detergent. Close the neck fastening first so it does not catch on other items. Hot water and heavy agitation are the two settings most likely to shrink or distort the bib.
Air-dry flat or hang, never tumble: Shake out the bib, reshape the sleeves and pocket, and hang it or lay it flat to dry away from direct sunlight. Skip the tumble dryer entirely. Dryer heat is the fastest way to damage the print and the fabric's easy-clean surface.
Store it ready for the next meal: Once fully dry, fasten the neck and fold the bib flat with the pocket facing out so it does not crease. Keep it in a clean drawer or hang it on a hook, not stuffed in a damp bag. Storing a slightly damp bib encourages odour and mildew in the seams.

Product facts

Short Sleeved Bib - Rowan: Made from durable, easy-to-clean recycled polyester with a practical pocket to catch spills. The fabric tolerates repeated wiping, so you can clean the pocket and surface after most meals without a full wash.
Short Sleeved Bib - Rowan