Clothing care often becomes a complex task, and you don't know where to start. But it's well worth it. Taking care of your clothes will not only allow you to enjoy them longer , but also opting for an eco-friendly wardrobe with organic clothing means huge savings, and not just financial ones.
In this post, we give you some tips to make clothing care less of an uphill battle and keep your clothes looking like new no matter how much time passes.
What do we mean by clothing care?
We live in an increasingly consumerist society in which "shopping for the sake of shopping" seems to have become a hobby. You've surely found that perfect sweater that you only wore once because after a few days it became pilled. When this happens, we tend to abandon it in the closet and buy a replacement, thus falling into that cycle of consumerism that's dangerous for the environment.
To avoid this, clothing care is essential. All you need to do is treat your clothes with care and follow some of the tips below.
Advantages of taking care of your clothes
Learning how to care for your clothes can have many benefits:
- You'll reduce your environmental footprint: Wastewater discharge from the fashion industry, as well as CFC gas emissions from mass production, will be significantly reduced. It will also prevent over-cultivation of materials, among other things.
- You'll keep your favorite clothes for years: There's nothing better than timeless fashion. Quality garments that, despite the passage of time, remain intact.
- You'll save money: Good for the environment, and good for your wallet too! Opting for eco-friendly fashion is an investment on all levels.
Clothing care tips
From how to properly separate clothes in the washing machine to how to store them once they're dry, here are a few tips for taking care of your clothes :
Understanding label symbols
The symbols that appear on labels are a mystery to many, making clothing care an even more complex task. But these circle- or triangle-shaped symbols tell us what type of care each garment requires in terms of washing, drying, and ironing.
The most important thing to look for is the water bucket symbol, which shows whether the garment can be machine washed or not, and if so, what the maximum temperature of the water in the washing machine should be.
Caring for clothes when washing them
The washing machine can become a problem if not used properly. At Elisa Muresan, we also focus on environmentally friendly laundry care .
Separate clothes by color and fabric
We've all been mistaken for that pink T-shirt that ended up fading in the middle of a white washing machine, causing chaos.
To prevent this from happening again, we recommend dividing your washing machines into light, dark, and colored clothes . Also, try to separate your laundry by fabric.
The drying process is as important as the washing process.
To make your clothes last longer in your closet, it's best to use a clothesline. In addition to wasting energy, the excess heat in the dryer could damage garments by wearing down their fibers. And natural fabrics shrink if you put them in the dryer!
It's best to hang garments inside out, placing the darts over the seams. Ideally, hang them outdoors and in the shade.
Store your clothes the right way
Listen to Marie Kondo and learn how to organize your clothes by type. To keep your clothes neat, they need to be neatly stored and folded . Some products, such as those that wick moisture away from your closet, can become your best friend.
Clothing care products: what should we keep in mind?
Taking care of your clothes is not incompatible with respecting the environment , so we recommend that you use natural products when following these tips:
- Wash with Marseille soap or Ecolabel detergents.
- Use pumice stone for delicate garments.
- Get yourself some wooden moth balls.
Taking care of your clothes is just one more step toward not feeling indebted to the planet. You can also start by shopping at a sustainable women's clothing store. In our Zaragoza workshop, we make garments you can wear for years as if they were new.
