Robin-my-heart Throw Pillow

Throw Pillow Cover Care Instructions:

Hand Washing (Generally Recommended):

• Prepare a Bath: Fill a basin or sink with cool or lukewarm water. Add a mild detergent specifically designed for delicates or handwashing. Avoid harsh chemicals or bleach.

• Submerge and Soak: Gently submerge the embroidered fabric in the soapy water. Let it soak for 15-20 minutes to loosen any dirt.

• Rinse Thoroughly: Drain the soapy water and refill the basin with clean water. Rinse the fabric repeatedly until all soap residue is gone.

• Gentle Drying: Support the fabric while lifting it from the water to avoid stretching or damage. Gently roll it in a clean towel to absorb excess water. Lay it flat on a dry towel or hang it to air dry. Avoid direct sunlight or heat.

Cotton Filled Insert Care Instructions:

Washing:

• Machine Washing:. Use a gentle cycle with cold or lukewarm water.  

• Mild Detergent: Choose a mild detergent formulated for delicates. Avoid harsh chemicals or bleach.

• Double Rinse: If your machine has an extra rinse cycle, use it to ensure all the detergent is rinsed out. This prevents soap buildup, which can make the pillow feel stiff.

Drying:

• Low Heat: Tumble dry on low heat or air dry. High heat can shrink the cotton filling or damage the pillow's fabric.  

• Fluff it Up: Add a couple of dryer balls to the dryer. They'll help fluff the pillow and prevent the filling from clumping.

• Gentle Care: Cotton can be bleached in the sun and natural cotton also benefits from sunlight. Leave the insert pillow under the sun to sanitize and bleach naturally.

If you have any issues with your pillows, please get in touch with me. contact@gentlelifeshop.store

Pricing Transparency

At Gentle Life Shop, transparency is a core value. To demonstrate this commitment, we openly share the estimated gross margins for our products. We believe this practice validates our pricing and shows how our margins compare to other brands.

Our goal is to maintain reasonable margins that support our operations while ensuring fair prices for our customers. We believe true profit stems from strong customer relationships, loyalty, exceptional products, and offering items our customers value.

Please note: The gross margins provided are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used for any financial analysis or decision-making.

Throw Pillow Pricing Breakdown:

Materials: $7 (Cotton Fabric (4 types), Cotton Thread, Needles, Paper Template, Muslin (2 types), Cotton Batting) (Average Estimate)

Manufacture Time: 6 hrs (Average) x $15 an hour = $90

Domestic Shipping: $5 (Average Estimate per item)

Shipping Materials: $1 (Package Materials, Thank you Cards) (Average Estimate)

Margin required for operating expenses and business investments: 30% of cost

Price of product: $130

In a world of automation and inflation, we want to be transparent about how our business operates. We value your time and money spent with our small business.

The use of AI at Gentle Life Shop:

At Gentle Life Shop, we value transparency and want to be upfront about our use of AI. We utilize AI tools to assist with website copywriting, such as product descriptions and marketing materials to assist reduce the mental workload of myself and my team. However, the AI prompts, initial drafts, edits, and publications are finalized by myself, Josefina Amaro, or my team. However, we do not use AI to generate product images or represent our products as AI-generated; our handmade and digital products are crafted by human hands. We are committed to using AI responsibly and ethically.