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. 

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 shirt wash programs.
• Reduce the amount of laundry detergent.
• 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 jeans and t-shirts separately! Close all zippers before washing.
• Do not tumble-dry your clothes (unless it is a puffer).

As much as all clothes will be subject to wear and tear, different types of fabrics and materials have different advantages and disadvantages, and it is useful to be aware of these. 

 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 lavender to your wardrobes! 

DOWN PUFFERS

Our down puffers are made in a polyester fabric with membrane and can be washed at 30 or 40 degrees. Wash your puffer inside out, and with a reduced amount of soap.

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).

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. 

It is the membrane that makes the fabric waterproof. In addition to this, the fabric surface is treated with a water repellent (non-fluoride), so the surface material stays dry longer (you can observe that the water forms pearls on the surface of the fabric). 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.

WOOL INSULATED OUTERWEAR

Use a moist cloth to remove stains, so to reduce the need for frequent washing. This will prolong the life of your jacket.

When necessary, the jacket may be dry-cleaned, or washed on a gentle 30° wool program, using a wool detergent. Turn the garment inside out and close all zippers.

The outer fabric surface is treated with a water repellent, so the surface material stays dry longer. You can observe that the water forms pearls on the surface. A water repellent will eventually wear off but can be renewed. 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.