Proper care of your clothes is very important to make them last. It's worth remembering that care accounts for more than half of a garment's environmental impact. So here are a few tips for taking care of your clothes:

Wash only when necessary

By washing your clothes less often, you'll save water and detergent, and they'll last longer. Hang your garments on a hanger and air them out for 2 to 3 hours to allow any unpleasant odors to dissipate. Unlike synthetic fabrics that retain odors, natural fibers have absorbent and breathable properties, allowing you to air your clothes instead of washing them after just one or two wears.

Wash at low temperature

Washing at 30°C is perfectly sufficient to get your clothes clean. We recommend washing natural fiber garments inside out at 30°C on a delicate cycle with a low spin speed (drum 800 to 1000 rpm). Furthermore, a 30°C wash uses half the energy of a 60°C wash.

Use a laundry bag

For wrap dresses and cardigans, we recommend washing them in a laundry bag to prevent the ties from stretching when the washing machine drum spins with other clothes. Here are a few eco-friendly laundry bag options:Living Crafts laundry bag (100% organic cotton, GOTS certified), PLIM laundry bag (100% organic cotton, made in France), and Guppy Friend laundry bag (100% polyamide, recyclable, and Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified).

Avoid the tumble dryer

Tumble dryers are convenient but consume a lot of energy. Air drying is preferable in a well-ventilated area, and avoid direct sunlight to prevent fading. For faster drying and fewer wrinkles, hang your garments on a hanger (avoid thin metal hangers for knitwear). When ironing, iron on the reverse side or place a piece of cloth underneath to prevent the fabric from becoming shiny.