The more you love your clothes, the better you take care of them. Here are a few keys to extending their lifespan and pampering them as best as possible.
PS: To better understand how to keep your clothes intact, it is also important to understand how they are designed.
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Follow the care instructions indicated on the garment: The temperature indicated on a garment's label is the maximum not to be exceeded. Washing at low temperatures helps extend the life of your clothes, reducing the risk of fiber wear, fading, and shrinking.
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Reduce the number of times you wash clothes to limit your carbon footprint and the spread of microplastics. Synthetic materials (polyester, acrylic, etc.) release microplastics into the environment. Each year, nearly half a million tons of microplastics are released into the ocean, the equivalent of more than 50 billion plastic bottles. They are ingested by marine life and then by us.
To reduce this proliferation of microplastics, you can place your clothes in a guppyfriend, which will capture the particles released during the washing of synthetic clothing.
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Sort by color: Separate your clothes by color before washing to avoid discoloration.
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Avoid snags: Before washing your clothes, zip up zippers, button buttons, and turn garments inside out.
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Avoid harsh chemicals: Limit the use of harsh chemicals like bleach, which can damage fabric fibers. Opt for gentle detergents.
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Air dry: Hang your clothes to air dry whenever possible and avoid using the tumble dryer.
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Repair quickly: Fix any snags, missing buttons, or holes immediately to prevent the problem from getting worse.
- Opt for proper storage: Use hangers suited to each type of garment to prevent them from losing their shape.
