Washing instructions

Always start by reading the washing instructions, usually found in the side seam on the inside of the garment!

By washing and drying clothes properly, you can extend the life of your favorite garments. Just make sure you know what materials your clothes are made of. Below we list the majority of the materials we use in our collections - and how to wash and dry these garments to keep their shape and color for as long as possible.

Many of the washing tips are fairly general, meaning they can be applied to all garments made from the same material. However, you need to be careful and always double-check the label on each garment before washing it - otherwise you risk the garment shrinking or losing color.

Other good advice is to use liquid detergents (which are gentler on both the environment and the clothes), always close all zippers, never use bleach and preferably wash garments inside out. Today's detergents and washing machines are also good enough to keep clothes clean even at low temperatures.

Wool
Wool is a durable material that rarely needs washing. Airing the garment is usually enough to make it feel fresh again! Wool fiber itself is naturally antibacterial, which is one of the reasons why wool garments do not need to be washed very often. In the unlikely event that your wool garments get stained, it is of course possible to wash them in the washing machine. But then choose a gentle washing program such as hand wash or special wool programs. The best and gentlest way to dry wool clothes is to tumble dry them, preferably on a dry towel.

TENCEL™Lyocell
Lyocell is a material similar to silk and should therefore be handled with care to last as long as possible. As lyocell can be sensitive to high temperatures, we recommend the cold hand wash program or the wool program on the washing machine for our garments in TENCEL™ Lyocell - a laundry bag is also recommended. Our TENCEL™ Lyocell garments should not be tumble dried but can be ironed (inside out) at a low temperature.

Hemp
Hemp is one of the most versatile and durable materials, and acts like a cotton garment when it comes to shrinkage, etc. Then hang dry the garment.

Polyester
To extend the life of your polyester garments, we recommend that they are washed on a gentle cycle at 40° C. The garments should not be bleached, dry cleaned or ironed - but can be tumble dried at a low temperature. The best way is of course to tumble dry or hang dry the clothes. We also recommend using a "guppy friend" to catch any microplastics.

Cotton
Cotton garments are washed in normal washing at 30°C. The garments should not be bleached, dry cleaned or tumble dried - but can be ironed at a low temperature. For cotton garments with heavy stains or underwear, washing at slightly higher temperatures is fine, but the higher the temperature, the greater the risk of the garments losing their shape.

Frequently asked questions

How do I wash knitted sweaters?
Depending on the material of the sweater, the washing instructions differ, but in general we always recommend the hand wash program for our coarse knitwear. For knitted wool sweaters there are special wool programs. Regardless of the material, knitted garments should always be tumble dried, otherwise the garments risk losing their shape and hanging out.

How do I wash outerwear?
As there are different types of outerwear, there are different guidelines for how to wash them. Lined winter jackets are often washed on low heat (delicate wash or 40°C) and tumble dried at a low temperature, while wool coats are washed with a cold hand wash and tumble dried. It all depends on the material of the garment - so don't forget to check the label!

How should I think about fabric softeners?
The general perception of fabric softeners is that they soften clothes and remove static electricity - and that sounds good, right? However, in our opinion, fabric softener is a big no-no, as it is actually unnecessary. Fabric softeners wear out our clothes, reduce their quality and often contain perfumes and harmful substances that are bad for both people and the environment. We always advise against fabric softeners on our laundry advice!

How do I get rid of sweat odor from jackets?
A common housewife trick to get rid of sweat odor from jackets is to use two things you often find in the pantry: vinegar and vinegar. Mix either of these with water and pour into an empty spray bottle. Then spray the areas you think smell bad and wash as usual (following the garment's individual washing instructions of course). Some people suggest pre-washing the clothes in a bucket or similar filled with water and vinegar, but since we want to avoid using more water than necessary, we recommend the spray bottle.

How do I get smoke odor out of jackets?
Getting smoke odor out of jackets and other clothing is not as difficult as it may sound. Again, you can use vinegar and wash the garment by hand, or spray the garment and then let it air dry. Remember not to spray too much or too close to the garment, as vinegar has a tendency to bleach textiles. A good way to prepare the garment is to hang it out for a while before washing or spraying it, this way you will hopefully have removed the worst odor.