12 DEALS 🎄
100% COTTON & COTTON/LINEN BLEND SHIRTS
• Machine wash at 40 ºC, removing any non-integral collar stiffeners
• Wash colours separately
• Never put a white shirt in a coloured wash
• To avoid fading, use a colour protect detergent when washing coloured/patterned shirts
• Fabric conditioner will make ironing easier
• For stains or marks, try spot cleaning before putting it in the wash
• Stain remover will also help
• Do not tumble dry and iron shirt when slightly damp if possible
100% COTTON NON-IRON SHIRTS
• Machine wash at 40 ºC, removing any non-integral collar stiffeners
• Always wash colours separately
• Never put a white shirt in a coloured wash
• To avoid fading, use a colour protect detergent when washing coloured/patterned shirts
• Fabric conditioner will help ease wrinkles
• For stains or marks, try spot cleaning before putting it in the wash.
• Stain remover will also help
• Remove from washing machine, place on hanger and dry naturally.
• Remaining creases will disappear once the shirt has been worn for 10-15 minutes
• Alternatively, after your washing cycle finishes, pop them into the tumble dryer for a few minutes – to shake out the washing creases
• Five to ten minutes should do the trick
SUITS & TIES
• Dry clean only
• Let your dry cleaners know about stains or marks (and what made them) so they can treat them correctly
• Suits made from wool can be damaged by harsh chemicals used in dry-cleaning – so limit to a few times a year
• Hang your suit on a wooden hanger – this helps retain the shoulder shape
• An occasional steam will do your suit good
• Either use the steam setting on your iron or hang it in the bathroom while you shower
CHINO TROUSERS & SHORTS
• Machine wash at 40 ºC
• Always wash similar colours together
• Never put white items in a coloured wash
• Fabric conditioner will make ironing easier
• If possible, avoid tumble drying as it can cause shrinkage
• Do not over iron or have iron temperature too high as this will cause shine
POLOS & RUGBY SHIRTS
• Machine wash at 40 ºC
• Always wash similar colours together
• Never put white items in a coloured wash
• Fabric conditioner will make ironing easier
• If possible, avoid tumble drying as it can cause shrinkage
• Do not over iron or have iron temperature too high as this will cause shine
DRESSING GOWNS, PYJAMAS & UNDERWEAR
• Machine wash at 40 ºC
• Always wash similar colours together
• Never put white items in a coloured wash
• Fabric conditioner will make ironing easier
• If possible, avoid tumble drying as it can cause shrinkage
• Keep away from fire
Looking After Clothing & Footwear
CLOTHING
DO
• Always read the care label before washing and organise your laundry into groups with similar care instructions
DON'T
• Use too much detergent or detergents that contain bleach
• Do not tumble dry unless indicated on the care label
• Do not iron prints, trims or embellishments. If need be, iron on reverse or use a clean tea towel between the iron and garment
• Do not leave garments with white and contrast coloured panels soaking for prolonged periods.
FOOTWEAR
DO
• Invest in shoe trees – they allow recently worn shoes to contract and dry out to their ideal shape
• Visit a cobbler when shoes need to be resoled
• Polish your shoes – the little time you spend cleaning and polishing will be repaid by the extended lifespan
DON'T
• Put wet shoes near direct heat or a radiator – they may dry too quickly and cause the leather to crack. Instead push newspaper into the shoe and let it dry naturally
• Leave salt stains (from road gritting) on your shoes. Instead, remove them with a little vinegar and water
SUITS
DO
• Use a wishbone shaped hanger after wearInvest in a clothes brush and brush your suit after wear; this will stop dirt settling into the fabric
• Use a suit carrier for transporting suits and a cloth suit cover for when it is in the wardrobe
DON'T
• Wear the same suit day after day – a suit needs 24 hours to air and breathe
• Put the suit back in the closet straight after wear. Hang it in a well-ventilated area so any moisture in the wool dissipates and the fibres spring back into shape
