CARE & REPAIR

Over half the clothes we discard end up being incinerated or sent to a landfill. By making small changes to your day-to-day laundry routine, you can help reduce this harmful practice. We hope this guide helps you make better decisions for your clothes and for the planet.

THINK BEFORE YOU WASH

   -  It may sound obvious, but we should only wash our clothes when they really need it.

   -  Instead of automatically putting everything in the machine, try spot cleaning and/or airing things first.

   -  Wool is actually self-cleaning so you don’t have to wash it, just spot clean minor stains and use a sweater stone to remove pilling.

   -  Denim only needs washing a few times a year, spot cleaning and airing will usually make it fresh again.

HOW TO WASH CLOTHES RESPONSIBLY

   -  Turn your clothes inside out before putting them in the machine and only wash full loads.

   -  Choose easy-care programs, low temperatures, and low spin cycles.

   -  Use eco-labeled washing detergents.

   -  Use a laundry bag when washing delicate or synthetic materials, this protects the clothes and prevents them from releasing harmful microfibres into our water systems.

   -  Hang your clothes to dry - only tumble-dry when absolutely necessary, and only full loads.

   -  Only iron or steam when necessary.

   -  Fold knitted pieces instead of hanging them to help keep their shape.

DRY CLEANING

   -  Only dry-clean when absolutely necessary and choose places that use sustainable methods - this is the more responsible choice and it’s also better for your clothes.

REPAIR VS REPLACE

   -  Always try to repair your clothes first before replacing them.

SHARE THE LOVE

   -  Pass unwanted clothes on, don’t just throw them away.

   -  If your clothing is still wearable give it to family or friends, take it to a secondhand store, or donate it to charity.

   -  If not, then drop it off at a textile collection point.