If I am gifting a quilt that will be used, I wash and dry it exactly as I would any other bedding. I cannot expect the recipient to follow special instructions every time, I can assume they will throw it in the washer and throw it in the dryer with their regular detergent. IF there is any special concerns (one red & white quilt given to an adult) I include a box of Color Catchers, but I do not expect this will be washed as often as a child's.