Item care
Item care
It is no secret that a considered approach to laundry is not only better for the environment but also better for the clothes you wash and their longevity.
Jersey/cotton products
Over washing tends to damage clothing and as a result clothes should be washed as required and not necessarily after each time of wearing.
When washing and drying cotton care should be taken as it can be prone to shrinking to minimise this risk.
Hand washing is preferable but not always practical but regardless of the washing method cottons should be washed in cold water (30°C or below) water.
Another thing to bear in mind is that it is a good idea to wash garments after turning them inside out as this will help prevent pilling and keep you clothing looking better for longer.
When drying your cottons, we recommend drying the item flat where possible (this minimises the need for ironing) and out of direct sunlight.
It may also be necessary to give cotton garments a gentle stretch to get them back into shape when they have been washed and before drying.
As cotton creases easily it can be necessary to iron the garment although this should be kept to a minimum to keep you clothing in its best condition for longer. When ironing, cottons should be ironed damp or using the steam function with a medium to high heat.
Woolen and silk products
Over washing tends to damage clothing and it is often better to air unsoiled knitwear/silk between wearing.
When washing we recommend washing our woolen/silk products by hand using gentle laundry detergent specially formulated for wool and silks.
Machine washing is at the customers own risk and if you choose to machine wash the woolen garments this is best done on a cold 20 degree machine wool programme although this can lead to some shrinkage.
Also normal detergents whether bio, non-bio can lead to colour fading and damage to the fibres due to the alkaline nature of these products, it is always best when machine washing to use a product that is especially designed to wash wool, silk and fine fabrics.
It is also a good idea to wash garments after turning them inside out as this will help prevent pilling and keep you clothing looking better for longer.
Finally, when drying your knitwear we recommend drying the item flat where possible on a lint free towel and then rolling up the towel and gently kneading it between rolls before lying it out flatly on a clean dry towel.
It is not always possible and or practical to dry your knitwear flat so it you do need to hang dry the garments avoid direct sunlight and radiators as this may warp and stretch the garment over time.
A compromise for drying may be to rest the garment as flat as possible on a laundry airer.