Care instructions

TIPS & GOOD PRACTICES

• Follow the care instructions on the product label.
• Dose the load with the right amount of detergent. Too much detergent doesn't mean a better clean. Choose the right detergent for the material. You need one with no optical brighteners..
• Fill your machine with the right number of clothes to reduce the number of washes.
• Wash on a low cycle if your laundry isn't too dirty (20°C is fine). The temperatures you see on care labels are the maximums, so you can always wash at a lower temperature.
• You can avoid washing your clothes if you air them.
• Some items, like jeans, don't need to be washed regularly. You can hand wash them if they're stained.
• Don't apply detergent straight onto the stain when you hand wash them. Dilute it in water to avoid localised fading.
• Avoid using the tumble dryer. It damages clothes and uses a lot of energy.
• You don't always need to use fabric softener. It may damage your clothes.
• Use liquid detergent instead of capsules if possible as they may not dissolve properly and could cause stains or discolouration.

DENIM

WASHING:
30°C maximum. 20°C is fine if your jeans aren't too dirty. Wash on a shorter cycle and don't overload the machine with clothes.

DRYING:
It's best to avoid tumble drying denim as the heat affects the fibre long-term.

IRONING:
Jeans that have been well-spun in the machine, hung properly and folded will look smooth and won't need ironing! If they contain elastane, iron on low and on the reverse to prevent scorching.

TIPS:
• Wash as little as possible to lock in the colour and appearance for longer.
• Wash and dry your jeans inside out to prevent fading.
• Don't apply detergent straight onto the stain when you hand wash them. Dilute it in water to avoid localised fading.
• Remember that dyed or coloured denim may bleed, which is why it's so important to wash them separately the first time you wash them.
• Avoid leaving your jeans in the machine for too long to prevent discolouration and don't overload the machine.

CASHMERE

WASHING:
Machine wash: use the wool cycle to wash your cashmere. Don't turn your garment inside out. Use a special wool detergent or cashmere shampoo and follow the instructions. Heat tends to cause damage and shrinkage. Keep to under 600 spins on the spin cycle: too many spins (or too much spinning) can make the garment shrink.

Hand wash: Add a little wool detergent to warm water and soak your garment.

DRYING:
Never wring out a cashmere garment as it may damage and distort the fibre. We recommend spinning in the washing machine. After spinning, dry the garment flat (on a dry towel where possible) in the open air, away from sunlight and heat sources (never on a radiator).

IRONING:
Iron on the reverse on a low setting to prevent scorching and restore the material's soft and silky feel. We recommend using a damp cloth (to avoid the hot iron coming into direct contact with the fabric).

TIPS:
• Do not hang your jumper on a coat hanger as it may distort the garment.
• When properly cared for (gently washed, dried flat, gently brushed), cashmere looks better and better after each wash. Water helps it lock in its soft and silky feel.
• Don't wash your jumper too often. You can get 2 or 3 wears out of it just by airing it outside or at the window.
• Put your jumper in a wash bag to protect it in the machine.
• Use an electric fabric shaver to remove any lint.


WOOL

WASHING:
Machine wash: use the wool cycle to wash your wool garments. Use special wool detergent and follow the instructions. Heat tends to cause damage and shrinkage. Keep to under 600 spins on the spin cycle: too many spins (or too much spinning) can make the garment shrink.

Hand wash: Add a little wool detergent to warm water and soak your garment.

DRYING:
Never wring out a wool garment as it may damage and distort the fibre. We recommend spinning in the washing machine. After spinning, dry the garment flat (on a dry towel where possible) in the open air, away from sunlight and heat sources (never on a radiator).

IRONING:
Iron on the reverse on a low setting to prevent scorching and restore the material's soft and silky feel. We recommend using a damp cloth (to avoid the hot iron coming into direct contact with the fabric).

TIPS:

• Do not hang your jumper on a coat hanger as it may distort the garment.
• Wool has antibacterial properties so you don't need to wash it too often. You can get 2 or 3 wears out of it just by airing it outside or at the window.
• Wash your jumper inside out to remove any small fibres on the surface and prevent lint.
• Put your jumper in a wash bag to protect it in the machine.
• Use an electric fabric shaver to remove any lint.

COTTON

WASHING:
30°C maximum. A 20°C delicate cycle is fine for clothes that aren't too dirty. Wash brights separately from light coloured items.

DRYING:
Avoid using a tumble dryer. It may be a strong material but the product's lifespan will be shortened by drying as it overheats the garment. It can cause garments to shrink, especially jumpers and t-shirts.

IRONING:
Cotton is heat-resistant and suitable for ironing. However, some cotton garments don't need ironing if they are shaken out and stretched straight from the machine, then carefully folded or hung.

TIPS:

• Dry flat, never on a hanger.
• Put your garment in a wash bag to protect it in the machine.

LINEN

WASHING:
30°C maximum. A 20°C delicate cycle is fine for clothes that aren't too dirty. Wash brights separately from light coloured items.

DRYING:
Avoid using a tumble dryer. It may be a strong material but the product's lifespan will be shortened by drying as it overheats the garment. It can cause garments to shrink.

IRONING:
Linen is heat-resistant and suitable for ironing. It can restore its softness as the fibre tends to stiffen up as it dries. Iron on reverse to prevent scorching. You don't need to iron your linen garments if you shake out and reshape them straight from the machine, then carefully fold or hang them.

TIPS:
• Shaking out your garment will reshape it as linen tends to shrink in the wash.

VISCOSE

WASHING:
Machine wash: Wash your viscose garment on a 30° delicate cycle. We recommend washing it with other garments to avoid the drum damaging it and wash it inside out to lock in the colour.

Hand wash: Hand wash the garment in cold or warm water at up to 20°. Soak the garment in water with detergent, rub gently then rinse in clear water.

DRYING:
Do not tumble dry viscose garments. They should only be dried on hangers. Please note that viscose can feel less soft when it comes into contact with water but don't worry, once it's dry it will regain its original feel.

IRONING:
Iron viscose on the reverse on a silk setting whilst damp to prevent scorching and use a damp cloth (to avoid the hot iron coming into direct contact with the fabric) for extra care. Do not use the steam function on your iron to avoid damaging the garment. Ironing restores viscose garments to their original size.

TIPS:
• Shaking out your garment will reshape it as viscose tends to shrink in the wash.

POLYESTER

WASHING:
30°C maximum. A 20°C synthetics cycle is fine for clothes that aren't too dirty.

DRYING:
Do not tumble dry polyester garments. They should only be dried on hangers.

IRONING:
Polyester doesn't wrinkle easily. Ironing is not usually necessary. Iron on reverse to prevent scorching.

LEATHER

HOW TO LOOK AFTER SMOOTH LEATHER:

Moisturise and care:
• Moisturise regularly : You need to apply a leather balm or lotion every 3-6 months to smooth leather. It helps keep the leather soft and stops it drying out or cracking.

Protect :
• Waterproof: Use a waterproofing spray to protect leather from humidity and stains. Apply after cleaning and before wearing leather garments in the rain.
• Avoid direct sunlight: Leather may discolour or dry out if exposed to direct sunlight or heat sources for long periods of time.

Clean :
• Dust regularly: Use a soft and dry cloth to remove dust and dirt from the surface.
• Deep clean: Apply a special leather soap (i.e. glycerine soap) with a damp cloth to clean the surface. Avoid abrasive cleaning products that may damage the leather finish.
• Avoid excess water: If your leather gets wet, use a dry cloth to soak up any excess and leave to dry in the open air, away from direct heat sources (i.e. sun or radiators).

Remove stains :
• Light stains: Use a damp cloth and some gentle soap.
• Oil stains: Pat with a dry cloth immediately and apply some talcum powder to soak up the oil. Leave for a few hours then gently buff.

HOW TO LOOK AFTER SUEDE:
Suede is more delicate than smooth leather and needs special care to lock in its soft and velvety appearance.

Protect :
• Waterproof: Use a waterproofing spray to protect suede from humidity and damp. Apply spray before wearing your suede garment for the first time and on a regular basis after that.
• Store suede garments in a dry place away from humidity. Use breathable fabric covers (not plastic) to prevent mould.

Clean :
• Brush regularly: Use a soft brush or a crepe brush to remove dust and dirt from the surface. Brushing also helps restore the texture of the suede.
• Avoid humidity: Suede is very sensitive to water and it can result in stains or a change in texture. Should a water stain occur, leave it to air dry then gently brush it to restore its texture.

Remove stains:
• Dry stains: Use a suede brush or eraser to gently removing any stains without damaging the surface.
• Oil stains: Pat with a dry cloth immediately and apply some talcum powder to soak up the oil. Leave for a few hours then gently buff.

HEATTECH®

Designed to be warm, comfortable and lightweight during the cold seasons. It's made from a special blend of fibres that make the fabric breathable, stretchy and lock in body heat. Heattech is widely used in winter garments such as t-shirts, base layers, leggings, socks and underwear to keep you warm without sacrificing comfort or freedom to move.

New patented Heattech fabric absorbs moisture to keep you dry and turns it into heat to keep you warm.

Heattech fabric features:
1. Heat insulation: Heattech fabric captures and locks in body heat to keep you warm even in the cold.
2. Moisture-wicking: Heattech uses a natural chemical reaction between the fibres to absorb moisture from the skin and turn it into heat.
3. Silky and light: It may have thermal properties, but the silky and light fabric is also a joy to wear under your clothes without looking bulky.
4. Stretchy: The fibres are designed to stretch to provide the ultimate in freedom to move.
5. Breathable: Heattech fabric lets your skin breathe so you stay warm instead of overheating.

Heattech technology exists in every form to suit different weather conditions:
• Regular Heattech: For moderately cold conditions.
• Heattech Extra Warm: 1.5 times warmer than the regular version, designed for lower temperatures.
• Heattech Ultra Warm: Even more heat insulation, ideal for very cold conditions.

WASHING:
30°C maximum on your delicate cycle.

DRYING:
Do not tumble dry Heattech garments.

IRONING:
Do not iron Heattech garments.