Skip the fabric softener on muslin. The loose, open weave is what makes the fabric breathable and quick-drying in the first place, and softener leaves a thin coating on the fibers that fills those gaps in. The result is a slicker surface, not a softer one, and it works against the main reason parents reach for muslin in a hot, humid climate like Bali.
Muslin softens a little more with every wash, so there isn't much left for a softener to add. A cold, gentle machine cycle covers washing muslin baby clothes to keep them soft without needing anything extra. It keeps the fibers relaxed and the colors steady. Epic's pieces are pre-washed before they ship and sewn with flat seams, so they already arrive soft. Some creasing after the wash is normal for an open weave, and it eases out once the piece is worn or hung to dry.
Drying matters just as much as washing. Tumble drying muslin baby clothes on low heat is fine, or you can hang the pieces to dry instead, but skip high heat the same way you skip the softener. Both strip the fabric of the quick-drying, breathable qualities that make muslin work well in hot weather. Sizes run from newborn to 4 years, and every order ships worldwide with tracked delivery.