THE CHOICE CARE GUIDE WASHING
Fine Process
We care for the garments we produce. We choose our materials very careful, but you can enjoy your clothing much more by following the instructions in the care label.
Mild Process
Normal Process
Any bleaching allowed
Only oxygen/ non-chlorine bleach allowed
Do not bleach
DRYING
Normal drying process
Mild drying process
Do not tumble dry
IRONING
Hot iron
Moderate iron
Low iron
BLEACHING
PROFESSIONAL TEXTILE CARE
Wash by hand Max. 40 ˚C
Do not iron
W Professional dry cleaning normal process
Professional dry cleaning normal process
Professional wet cleaning normal process
WASHING TIPS:
• Always read and follow the care label • Read and follow the instructions on your detergent pack • use the recommended amount • Polar fleece and sweats can best be washed before wearing • Wash inside out • Close zippers before washing • Sort laundry by temperature in care label, 40 ºC, 60 ºC etc. • Wash dark colours separate • Don’t iron on decorations
Do not dry clean
WASHING & THE ENVIRONMENT
Washing and drying at home, accounts for 75% of the energy used in the lifecycle of a garment, so it is really an area in which you have an impact on the environment. We recommend that for best cleaning you wash your clothes at the temperature shown on the care label. However, in many cases where a garment really only needs to refreshed rather than cleaned it is ok to wash at 30ºC. Natural drying on a line or rack etc will reduce the amount of energy used in the aftercare process. However, it is not always practical, especially with Northern European weather, and therefore many people use tumble driers. As with all domestic machinery buying a dryer that has a good energy rating will help to ensure you are using energy in the most efficient way. Water is a precious commodity. In order to help minimize your usage try the following: • Always wash a full load • Pre-washing is not needed for most garments • If you have a condenser dry, reuse the water – it’s great in irons
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