LOVE & CARE
For your clothes to last as long as possible, it is important that you care for them. In general, common sense will take you a long way in choosing what to wear- and how you care for your clothes. You already know that a sturdy cotton pant can endure more than a thin wool pant, and thus it is a matter of adjusting use and care accordingly. Below we have gathered some advice that we ourselves find useful.
GENERAL ADVICE
Reduce the frequency of washing to prolong the life of your garment. Can a stain be removed with a cloth, or can the garment be aired instead of washed?
Always follow the care label, for washing it is important that temperature is not too high. If the garment is not too dirty, use short programs- like delicate wash or a shirt wash program. It is important to wash heavy fabrics apart from delicate/soft fabrics, as the garments rub against each other in the machine. In other words, wash your jeans and t-shirts separately! Close all zippers before washing.
Do not tumble-dry your clothes (unless it is a puffer).
WOOL KNITS
Wool needs less washing than other materials, due to its natural chemical properties.It is usually enough to let the garment rest overnight after use. To remove odor simply air it, either outside, or in a room with high humidity.Remove stains as quickly as possible using a damp cloth. If necessary, rinse with water and dry off with a dry cloth. Only wash if there are stains that do not come off, or the sweater do not feel fresh after airing.
Our wool knit can be washed in the washing machine, but use a wool program with low spin speed, max 700 spins. Use a wool wash detergent. Do not fill the machine, and wash delicate knit in a laundry bag. All knits, but particularly heavy knit garments, should be dried flat, so that it keeps it shape.
If you are putting away your wool garment for longterm storage, we recommend to wash or spot clean the garment, and pack it in a paper bag to avoid moth. If you already have a moth problem, use a plastic bag. As plastic is airtight, make sure the garment is properly dry before storing it. Moth do not like the smell of lavender, so it a good idea to add bags of dried lavender to your wardrobes!
DOWN PUFFERS
We recommend that you do not wash your jacket more than necessary. Most stains you can just remove with water and a piece of cloth. If you do need to wash your puffer in the machine, wash it inside out, and with a reduced amount of laundry detergent.
Down puffers MUST be tumbled dried with dryer balls to refluff. Use a low temperature tumble cycle. Sometimes little lumps of down remain in difficult places. Use your fingers to pull these apart, then tumble dry some more (still with the dryer balls).
It is the membrane on the back of the surface material that makes the fabric waterproof. In addition to this, the surface material is treated with a water repellent (non-fluorid), to make it stay dry longer. You can observe the effect of the water repellent: the the water forms into pearls, instead of soaking the material. A water repellent will eventually wear off but can be renewed. Sprays are readily available, make sure to choose a type which is eco-friendly!
COTTON GARMENTS
We make garments in cotton for their nice look, natural feel and durability.For cotton garments colour fading is normal and gives the clothes patina. The fading is naturally most evident in dark colours. If you want to lessen the colour fading and general wear, turn the clothes inside-out before washing them, to reduce friction on the outside surface.
To avoid crinkly shirts, it is important not to wash too many shirts at once, and to turn the spin down. When washed lightly stretch the shirt, smooth out the collar and button band, and dry on a hanger.
