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Clothing care tips

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These tips will keep your clothes looking their best and lasting longer, saving you money and reducing waste.

Washing

Before you wash

  • Sort your clothes by colour (light and dark) and fabric (heavy and delicate).
  • Empty pockets, zip zippers, and close bra hooks to avoid them snagging on other clothes.
  • Turn clothes inside out to avoid fading.
  • Always read the label carefully before washing new clothes and follow the care instructions.

Keep it calm and cool

  • Wash your clothes on the coldest and gentlest cycle you can — double check the label if you're unsure.
  • Most detergents work well in cold water, and as a general rule, the less detergent you use the better it will be for the longevity of your clothes.
  • Wash​ing in cold also reduces the number of microfibres that are shed from our laundry and can improve the health of our oceans.

    Learn more about microfibres ​and their impact on ocean health.

Drying

Get the hang of it

  • Hanging clothes to dry is a great way to preserve their quality and extend their lifespan.
  • Knit sweaters should be laid flat to dry to preserve their shape.

Using the dryer

  • ​​Choose a lower temperature and gentler cycle to make your clothes last longer. ​

Ironing

  • Using irons on high settings can damage or strain your clothes. When ironing, use the lower settings as these will be much kinder to your clothes.
  • Hang up your clothes immediately after drying to prevent wrinkles and reduce how much they need to be ironed.
  • Try hanging a few shirts or pants in the bathroom while you shower. The steam will relax wrinkles and reduce ironing need.
  • Always read the label carefully before washing new clothes and follow the care instructions.

Fabric care and pilling

​​​Dealing with pilling

  • Those tiny fabric balls, called pills, are caused by friction and are most common on sweaters, fleece, and soft fabrics. To remove them:​
    • ​​Use a fabric shaver of sweater comb to gently removing pilling.
    • Wash clothes inside out to reduce friction.
    • Avoid overloading the washing machine — clothes need space to move freely.

Preventing fabric wear

  • S​tore delicate fabrics folded instead of hanging, to prevent stretching.
  • Use a gentle determent and avoid too much fabric softener, which can break down fibres.
  • Rotate frequently worn items to give fabrics time to recover.

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