Consider your purchase

Clothes should make sense to you

It may sound mysterious how considering a purchase has anything to do with taking care of your clothes. In reality, it plays closely together. If you consider your purchase carefully and only choose clothes that you know you will be happy with and use a lot, then there is also a greater chance that you will cherish it and want to extend its life.

When considering your purchase, you should also look at the material. Is it something that lasts? Does it seem comfortable? Usually it costs a little more to go up in these things, but it means at the other end that you get to own high-quality clothes that last a long time.

Give new life

Everyone deserves a second chance - including your clothes

When your clothes reach the stage where you no longer think they fit in either size or style, it may be time to look at them with different eyes. Instead of throwing it away, you can turn it into new clothes. If you have a pair of old trousers, you can turn them into shorts. A dress can be converted into a top. Your worn T-shirt can work as fabric for a tote bag or scrunchie. The possibilities are many, and the internet abounds with ideas and instructions on how you can create something new out of old fabric.

If you do not want to try to transform the clothes, you can instead choose to give them for recycling or sell them. Then there are others who can benefit from it and give it new life.

Should it be washed?

Give clothes a break

A lot of people tend to throw their clothes in the wash after wearing them once. The problem with this is that the clothes very rarely neither smell nor get dirty after being used once. Therefore, the laundry just ends up being unnecessary wear and tear on the clothes.

What you can do instead is to remove stains, freeze the clothes or hang them to air. All of these things add significantly less wear and tear, and in the long run it also saves you a wash or two.

When it comes time to wash, there are a few things you can do. If you wash clothes that contain artificial fibres, it is a good idea to put them in a washing bag. We recommend using the one from Guppy Friend . This ensures that a large part of the microplastic fibers that this type of textile emits is captured. It is also a good idea to use liquid detergent, as it dissolves better than powder. Wash your clothes at the lowest possible temperature, use the machine's Eco setting and choose the shortest wash cycle. Last but not least, make sure to fill up the machine. It is both better for the clothes and you save on water and energy.

Organic cotton

Organic cotton is free from harmful pesticides and other bad chemicals. In addition, the cultivation of the cotton plants emits up to 94% fewer greenhouse gases than with conventional cotton. Clothes made from organic cotton are therefore healthier for you to wear.

We recommend that you wash clothes made of organic cotton at 30 degrees to avoid shrinkage.
It is always a good idea to turn the garment inside out, especially when there is a print on the garment. Wash with similar colors and avoid tumble drying.

Knit

Avoid washing your knitwear as much as possible. Instead, put them in a bag and then in the freezer overnight. The harsh cold helps to kill bacteria and odors.

If it becomes necessary to wash your knitwear, use the same washing method as for clothes made of wool: Use wool detergent and the washing machine's wool or hand wash programme.

To take care of your knitted sweaters in the best possible way, you should avoid hanging them on a hanger in the closet. Instead, put them together in the cupboard or drawer so that the shape is preserved.

Wool

Clothes made of wool, like knitwear, should not be washed as often. Wool has a self-cleaning effect and contains lanolin, which breaks down bacteria and odor. Instead of washing your woolen clothes, hang them on a hanger in the bathroom where the air is humid or outside. It benefits from fresh air, and this is often enough to remove bad odors. You can also use Clothing & Shoe mist spray from Steamery.

If the wool is to be washed, make sure to use wool detergent and the washing machine's wool or hand wash programme. Let the clothes dry flat on a towel after washing. When washing fine materials, use Delicate Wash from Steamery if necessary.

Tencel/Lyocell

Tencel is among the most environmentally friendly materials. As an added plus in book, it is also incredibly soft and comfortable to wear. It consists of wood kvass which is dissolved and then converted into small fibers which are spun into yarn.

The best way to wash your Tencel clothes is to wash them by hand. However, it can also withstand a mild wash at 30 degrees at a low spin speed. When the fibers get wet, they lose more than half of their strength, so avoid wringing the clothes.

Lay the garment to dry, flat on a towel, so that it can absorb the excess moisture.

Hemp

Hemp fibers are very strong and long, therefore fabric made from hemp is incredibly hardy and durable. It creeps very little, and doesn't fade easily either.

Clothes made from hemp can be washed in cold as well as hot water. However, make sure to use a mild and environmentally friendly detergent. Avoid putting it in the dryer. It is best to air dry because the high heat of the dryer is not good for the hemp fibers.

In general

If you are one of those people who can't quite look at the washing label to find out washing instructions or material, there are some general things you can do to protect your clothes as much as possible: Choose 30 degrees, a gentle program, few spins and gentle detergent.

If your clothes are not really dirty, but you still want to wash, a cold wash at 15-20 degrees is recommended. If you choose a cold wash, you should be aware of using detergent intended for this.