This alter cloth measures 24 x 24 inches and is a nicer weight, 100 % cotton cloth imprinted with gold and silver marking depiciting a celtic kinotwork surrounding a central triquetra sybol. I would recommend dry cleaning, or if washing, use cool water by hand, mild soap and hand dry. Roll in towel to absorb excess water then lay flat or hang to dry. Do not wring out as this will not only increase wrinkles, but would likley wear off the gold and silver design over time. I am sorry but all the alter cloths out there are either made of rayon or are imprinted with designs and therefor require careful cleaning procedures