Care Instructions
Generally, we wash too much. Laundry wears and bleaches our clothes. Avoid washing if the garment is not too dirty; instead, air it out frequently.
Gore-Tex
- Follow the garment's washing instructions found on the label inside.
- Avoid washing the garment with other heavily soiled items to prevent clogging the microscopic pores of the Gore-Tex membrane.
- Close all buttons, zippers, any buckles, and Velcro straps.
- Preferably wash with a small amount of liquid detergent.
- Do not use powder detergent, fabric softener, stain removers, or bleach, as they can negatively affect the garment's water repellency.
- Rinse the garment twice and spin as little as possible to avoid wrinkles.
- Air dry or tumble dry at a low speed if the garment allows; refer to the care label.
- Reactivate the garment's water repellency with heat. Use a steamless iron, gently pressing with a towel or cloth between the iron and the garment. Some items tolerate reactivation in a tumble dryer or warming cabinet; follow the recommended temperature on the care label.
- The garment's water repellency will gradually wash away. In such cases, reapply with an environmentally friendly PFC-free waterproofing agent, available in well-stocked sports and outdoor stores.
Chevalite
- Follow the garment's washing instructions found on the label inside.
- Close all buttons, zippers, any buckles, and Velcro straps.
- To minimize wear on the garment's waterproof membrane, wash the garment inside out.
- Wash with a small amount of liquid detergent, if possible.
- Do not use fabric softener as it may affect the garment's water repellency.
- Rinse the garment twice and spin as little as possible to avoid wrinkles.
- Air dry or tumble dry at a low speed if the garment allows; refer to the care label.
- Reactivate the garment's water repellency with heat. Use a steamless iron, gently pressing with a towel or cloth between the iron and the garment. Some items tolerate reactivation in a tumble dryer or warming cabinet; follow the recommended temperature on the care label.
- The garment's water repellency will gradually wash away. In such cases, reapply with an environmentally friendly PFC-free waterproofing agent, available in well-stocked sports and outdoor stores.
Infinium / Softshell
- Follow the garment's washing instructions found on the label inside.
- Close all buttons, zippers, any buckles, and Velcro straps.
- Do not use fabric softener as it may compromise the performance of the garment.
- Air dry if possible; the garments dry quickly.
- Reactivate the garment's water repellency with heat. Use an iron, tumble dryer, or warming cabinet according to the recommended temperature on the care label.
- The garment's water repellency will gradually wash away. In such cases, reapply with an environmentally friendly PFC-free waterproofing agent, available in well-stocked sports and outdoor stores.
PU
- Follow the garment's washing instructions found on the label inside.
- PU garments are wind and waterproof and do not require additional waterproofing to maintain their water resistance.
- If your PU garment gets dirty, wipe it off with a damp cloth.
- If it needs to be washed, machine wash at 40 degrees, with a short spin cycle.
- Turn the garment inside out after washing to speed up drying.
- Air dry at room temperature. PU material can be damaged and dried out if exposed to heat from drying cabinets and tumble dryers.
Fleece
- Follow the garment's washing instructions found on the label inside.
- To protect your garment and limit the leakage of microfibers, it is recommended to use a laundry bag that captures microfibers. Dispose of the microfibers in the trash; do not flush them down the drain.
- Close all zippers and any buckles to avoid damaging the fabric.
- Do not use fabric softener as it degrades the quick-drying and moisture-wicking properties.
- Air dry if possible. Tumble drying is not necessary; the garment dries quickly on its own.
Shirts
Follow the garment's washing instructions found on the label inside.
- Wash colors separately. Do not mix light-colored shirts with dark ones.
- Unbutton the buttons and turn the shirt inside out.
- Set the machine's spin cycle to a low speed and do not overload the machine.
- Do not use fabric softener.
- Hang the shirt on a hanger after washing, gently stretch seams, collar, cuffs, and button plackets.
- Iron as needed, preferably when the shirt is slightly damp, with a temperature according to the care label instructions.
Wool Garments
Follow the garment's washing instructions found on the label inside.
- Wool has unique antibacterial properties; air your wool clothes regularly, and you won't need to wash them as often.
- It's important to use detergent specifically designed for wool: pH-neutral, non-enzymatic detergent without bleach.
- Do not use fabric softener as it slows down drying and impairs the garment's moisture-wicking properties.
- If the garment cannot be machine-washed, hand wash by lifting it in and out of the water, never rub or twist the garment. Squeeze out rinse water.
- If the garment can be machine-washed, place it in a laundry bag and use the wool or hand wash program on the machine.
- Avoid washing wool garments with other clothes that have zippers, Velcro, or other surfaces that can damage the wool.
- Wool garments can often be lightly spun, but check the care label.
- Air-dry wool garments flat at room temperature. Do not tumble dry as it may cause shrinking. Never hang them, as they lose their shape.
- Avoid drying in direct sunlight or near any heat source.
Vintage
Follow the garment's washing instructions found on the label inside.
- The appearance of our exclusive Vintage fabric changes over time, acquiring a naturally beautiful patina with more use.
Wash the garment as infrequently as possible for a finer patina.
- Turn the garment inside out when washing to protect the surface and avoid stripes forming in the garment's folds.
- Close all buttons, zippers, any buckles, and Velcro.
- Wash in a half-full machine on the gentle wash program, spin briefly.
- Do not use fabric softener. Fabric softener can affect the garment's stretch properties.
- After washing, it is recommended to iron on low heat to maintain the fabric's function.
Tweed
Follow the garment's washing instructions found on the label inside.
- Tweed garments cannot be machine-washed; they require dry cleaning. Here are some tips to increase the lifespan, reduce wear on the garment, and minimize the need for dry cleaning.
- Stains – Treat stains immediately. Use lukewarm water and a little dish soap, then gently work on the stain with a sponge or cloth.
- Dust – To remove dust or surface dirt, brush the garment with a good clothes brush.
- Wrinkles – Air outdoors in humid weather or hang the garment on a hanger in the bathroom when showering with hot water. The moisture from steam smoothens the fabric.
- Odor – It usually helps to air the garment outdoors, preferably overnight.
- Fit – Hang the garment on a good hanger to maintain its shape. For jackets, choose a broad hanger that fills out the garment. Pants on a trouser hanger, ensuring the fabric lies flat without creases on the hanger.
Leather
Follow the garment's washing instructions found on the label inside.
- Leather becomes more beautiful with age; clean it as needed and moisturize it with leather balm.
- Stains can be wiped off with a damp sponge or cloth; if cleaning is required, use saddle soap or mild soap.
- If your leather garment gets wet, let it air dry at room temperature. If needed, moisturize the leather with leather balm.
- Avoid storing or drying leather in direct sunlight as it can dry out and fade.
Footwear
- Never quick-dry our boots near heat sources or open flames. High heat can damage the bonding and dry out the leather, causing it to crack.
- Instead, let the boots rest at room temperature. Fill the boots with loosely packed newspaper to help draw out moisture.
- Boots with waterproof membranes also need treatment. The membrane is always on the inside of the leather, and if the leather becomes wet, it affects breathability, and the boot loses its insulating properties.
- Clean the boots before treatment. Smooth leather can be wiped clean with a damp cloth.
- Treat with a leather conditioner a couple of times per season to nourish and soften the leather, preventing it from drying out.
- Apply wax treatment. Wax forms a protective layer on the surface of the leather, helping to repel moisture.
- Even the inside of the boot may occasionally need cleaning to remove salt crystals that can cause chafing, bad odor, and reduced breathability. Use, for example, a toothbrush.