Cotton is a natural staple fibre, which means it is composed of different, varying lengths of fibres. It grows in a form known as a ball around the seeds of the cotton plant, a shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions around the world. Is a kind fibre to the skin that offers breathability, lightness, durability and good moisture-absorbing properties. We use 100% cotton throughout some of our Essential pieces, Sweatshirts, Trackpants and Denim as well as blended with other fibres in Knitwear & Pants. 

DO:

• Always refer to care label.
• Pre-treat your cotton garments to remove stain spots or specific regions exposed to sweat and antiperspirant (armpits and neckline areas)
• Wash in cold water, (30°C or below) whether using a washing machine or washing by hand and ensure colours are separated.
• 100% Cotton clothes may shrink if put in the dryer on a high setting- always use a low setting. Most cotton blends should be able to survive a low setting drying cycle shrink free.

DON'T:

• Mix cotton-coloured garments with white’s.
• Do not use hot water as it may shrink the fibres.
• Never use high heat in the dryer or use very hot iron to remove wrinkles.

Viscose is derived from wood pulp or cellulose from fast growing, regenerative trees, such as eucalyptus, beech and pine. It can also be made from sugar cane or plants like bamboo. Is a great option if you are looking for a lightweight material with a nice drape, lustrous finish, and a soft feel – think of our Anika Top. Is easy to wash, has great moisture absorption and retains colour over time well. We also love using viscose blended with other yarns in suiting and knitwear, for added softness and drape. 

DO:

• Always refer to care label – some viscose and viscose blends should only be dry cleaned.
• Select a delicate cycle on your washing machine and ensure water temperature is cold and spin is on low.
• Lay the item flat in its natural shape on a drying rack.
• Knit and knitwear items should be stored folded to prevent stretching or distorting.
• If you find they've gotten a touch smaller, a warm steam (not iron) will bring them back to shape as viscose will grow with heat. If you don't have a steamer - place you iron a few inches from the fabric and spray the steam towards it.

DON'T:

• Do not wring as it tends to break the fibres.
• Never place viscose or viscose blend items in the dryer. Viscose will shrink.

DO:

• There is nothing wrong with washing denim but doing it less often will prolong it’s life and will lower your laundry’s impact on the environment.
• Airing, steaming or spot cleaning stains so that you get more wears between washing.
• Always turn jeans inside out before placing them in the washing machine, this prevents fading and snagging with other items in the load.
• Hand or machine wash in cold water on a gentle cycle. Cool and cold water is best to retain colour and shape.
• Wash with similar colours.
• Lay the garments out to dry, flat and in the shade. You can soften them by steaming or ironing the garment inside out.
• Refresh your jeans by putting them in the freezer to remove odour & germs instead of washing
• If you want your denim to shrink if it’s relaxed over time, pop in dryer
• Never pull your jeans up by the belt loops
• Extra care should be taken when putting on ripped jeans, so you don’t distress them further

DON'T:

• Never wash white denim and blue denim together.
• Never wash white denim and black denim together.
• Avoid tumble­­­­­ dry, this could shrink & damage the fibres.
• Don’t use fabric softner.

Polyester is a generalised term for any fabric or textile, which is made using man -made polymer yarns or fibres. Modern, high grade and good polyester blends can feel and look as beautiful as real silk or wool, while offering durability and ease of care It is a very durable fibre, which is tear-proof and abrasion resistant, though it can be prone to pilling. It is designed to absorb moisture but not retain it which makes it ideal for activewear garments used for workouts. Its properties also make it useful for long-lasting outerwear pieces.

Recycled polyester can be produced from pre-consumer or post-consumer waste like plastic bottles, that is broken down into small chips then spun into yarn. This new yarn helps reduce the amount of used plastic in landfills and can be recycled again if ever discarded. The shell of our Puffer Jackets is made from recycled polyester.

DO:

• Always refer to care label. Different polyester and blends might require dry or spot cleaning.
• Select a standard cycle on your washing machine. Opt for cool water. Polyester is heat sensitive and high temperatures can cause it to melt, shrink or deform.
• To minimize the need for ironing, garments should be hung immediately after drying. 

DON'T:

• Never use high heat in the dryer or use very hot iron to remove wrinkles.

Nylon is a whole family of very similar types of materials called polyamides. A nylon polymer is made by reacting together two large molecules using heat and pressure from an industrial-strength kettle. This chemical reaction forms a large polymer—in the form of a sheet of nylon that is then broken into chips, melted, and drawn through spinneret to produce individual strands – in a very similar way to polyester yarn production.  Is very resilient, (springing back into shape) resist wrinkling, dries quickly and is easy to wash and care, which makes the perfect fabrication for our seamless pieces.

DO:

• Always refer to care label. Different nylon fibres and blends might require dry or spot cleaning.
• Select a standard cycle on your washing machine. Opt for cool water. Nylon is heat sensitive and high temperatures can cause it to melt, shrink or deform.
• To minimize the need for ironing, garments should be hung immediately after drying. 

DON'T:

• Never use high heat in the dryer or use very hot iron to remove wrinkles.