Free shipping in Portugal for orders above 50€

Washing Guide

Washing care and Environment concern

It’s estimated that up to two-thirds of clothes’ carbon footprint occurs after you take it home. Many of the unpleasant things in the fashion industry is in your hands to fix. The good news is that it is not even hard to do. Here are some easy ways to conserve clothing and the environment and make a difference.

Wash only when needed

Not only will you save water and detergent, your clothes will last way longer.

Wash cold

Set your washing machine to “cold” to save energy and to help your clothes keeping the colors you like. Cold water protects clothing from fading and shrinkage. Heat can damage the fibers.

Line-Dry

Don´t waste energy with dryers, they are the natural enemy of your garments. Instead, hang them up. Line-drying preserves the fit and helps you avoid possible shrinkage or fabric warping. Turning your garments inside out and hanging them in a shady space prevents fading colors

Detailed Care by Fibre
  • Linen pieces can be hung to ventilate between wears, instead of being washed each time.
  • Opt to machine wash with a gentle detergent and a low spin at 30°C, high temperatures can weaken the fibres and affect dyes. Alternatively, hand wash and rinse with lukewarm water.
  • It is advisable to use a fabric softener to reduce wrinkles and preserve the appearance of the fabric.
  • Tumble drying can shrink or damage linen pieces so it’s best to hang or lie flat and air dry.
  • Take care not to use thin wire hangers or clips which could leave impressions or pull the garment out of shape.
  • Cotton can be hand or machine washed. It can often be washed at higher temperatures, but to prevent garments from shrinking and to keep them looking their best for longer, 30 ° C is usually the best option.
  • Any stains can be pre-treated before washing by rubbing a small amount of stain remover on the area, however, it is best to apply the test to an inside seam to check that the color will not be affected, especially for darker colors.
  • More delicate pieces can be placed in a mesh bag to help prevent them from snagging or twisting during machine cycles.
  • As the heat can damage the fibers and cause shrinkage, it is best to hang cotton pieces out to dry instead of using the tumble dry.
  • Opt to machine wash with a gentle small amount of detergent at 30°C, in a delicate cycle and low spin. High temperatures can weaken the fibres and affect colors. A mesh bag can help protect cupro garments from snagging or twisting too much.
  • It is advisable to use a fabric softener to reduce wrinkles and preserve the appearance of the fabric.
  • Tumble dry will shrink or damage your cupro pieces so it is best to hang them out to dry.
  • Be careful not to use thin wire hangers or clips which could leave impressions or pull the garment out of shape.
  • Steam ironing in the inner side of the fabric with a maximum temperature of 150 ° C.
  • The natural protective coating of wool fibres makes it resistant to dirt and dust, so there’s no need to wash wool garments after each wear – hang to ventilate them instead.
  • Pills occur naturally with friction and can be easily removed with a pilling comb or a fabric shaver.
  • The alkaline solutions in detergents can affect the dye in wool and also weaken the fibres so use a gentle detergent to hand wash or use a gentle machine cycle at 30°C or less.
  • Use a low spin or better yet, no spin and squeeze out the water, without wringing.
  • Dry knitted woollens flat on a towel to prevent them from stretching out of shape.
  • It’s best to store knitted wool pieces folded and flat, once they have been aired.