How to reduce climate impact, effort and money caring for fashion the clever way.
Recoomendations and tips on sustainable textile care.
Washing
Wash textile articles only when they are dirty. Unnecessary washing has a negative environment impact.
Temperature
Lower the temperature when machine washing. Dropping 60°C to 30°C, or warm to cold, saves a lot of half the energy.
Drying
Natural drying is energy free.
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Ironing
Think of ironing only when necessary.
Dry Cleaning
Look for dry cleaners who offer a “greener” option to traditional dry cleaning methods.