Take care of your clothes
1/3 of the carbon footprint of
clothes comes from the way we
care for them.
Laundry
Wash less
Wash only if it is dirty or stinky and full loads.
Wash cold
Hand wash or wash in the laundry machine at 30C/60F
Hang dry
Do not tumble dry.
Iron
Iron clothes inside out and only if needed.
Repair
Before discarding or buying something new, try repairing it.
R´s
Apply the Rs. Reuse, repair, repurpose and recycle.
How to take care of
DENIM
- Wash them inside out
- Wash with similar colors
- Use mild detergent
- Cold water and gentle cycle
- To avoid creasing, take them out as soon as the programm has ended. Hang dry.
COATS
- Dry clean
SNEAKERS – CANVAS
- Protect new sneakers by spraying a stain and water repellent before start wearing them.
- If possible remove stains as soon as they appear.
- Use a toothbrush together with washing-up liquid and cold water.
Work in circular motions, scrubbing gently.
Rinse with cold water but avoid soaking the shoe. Allow to air dry in a well-ventilated area.
- Wash the laces separately by soaking in soapy water.
