You are here:

how to take care of your clothes

dbaj-main-2ed

The first edition of the ‘Care For Clothes’ campaign focused on the proper care of clothes.

Proper and responsible clothes care is not just about washing. It is also about proper drying, ironing and storage. By taking proper care of your clothes, you can enjoy them for longer. In doing so, you save money, but also the planet. A conscious approach to clothing care means less energy and water consumption. It means less plastic and chemicals ending up in rivers, lakes or seas.

CARBON FOOTPRINT CALCULATOR

Check how your clothing care affects the environment and your household budget.

Care for your clothes with the environment in mind! As part of the campaign, you will learn practical tips and advice from experts on how to take care of your favourite clothes properly. Not sure what the symbols on the labels mean? Our chatbot will help you.

turn down the temperature

By washing at lower temperatures, you save energy and emit fewer gases into the environment.

save water

By washing your laundry infrequently, you use less water. Also remember to choose longer, eco-friendly washing cycles.

choose the right detergent

Wash with detergents designed for the correct colour and fabric type.

FIND OUT DETAILED TIPS ON HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR CLOTHES

Separate items made of delicate fabrics from other materials

This will prevent the delicate fibres from rubbing, resulting in weakening or snagging when removing the garment.

Fold clothes without creasing them

When folding your clothes, do it gently without smoothing out the edges. This will prevent cross creases and reduce the need for ironing. Don’t stack items too tightly on shelves.

Do not hang jumpers on a hanger

A jumper, especially a heavy one, hung up on a hanger can stretch or lose its original shape. The shoulders of the hanger can leave evidence of the knitted fabric being pushed out. Jumpers are therefore best stored folded. You can also roll them out and put them in a drawer in this condition.

Store clothes in a dry, dark and airy place

Make sure your wardrobe or dressing room is dry, dark and has good air circulation. In such conditions, clothes will not deteriorate or develop an unpleasant odour. Keeping out of sunlight will help to protect garments with intense or dark colours from fading.

LEARN ABOUT THE SYMBOLS ON THE LABELS

Maximum wash temperature 95°C, normal process
Maximum wash temperature 70°C, normal process
Maximum wash temperature 60°C, normal process
Maximum wash temperature 60°C, gentle process
Maximum wash temperature 50°C, normal process
Maximum wash temperature 50°C, gentle process
Maximum wash temperature 40°C, normal process
Maximum wash temperature 40°C, gentle process
Maximum wash temperature 40°C, extra gentle process
Maximum wash temperature 30°C, normal process
Maximum wash temperature 30°C, gentle process
Maximum wash temperature 30°C, extra gentle process
Hand wash, maximum temperature 40°C
Do not wash
Professional dry-cleaning in tetrachloroethylene and all solvents listed for symbol F, normal process
Professional chemical cleaning in tetrachloroethylene and all solvents listed for symbol F, mild process
Professional chemical cleaning in hydrocarbons (distillation point between 150°C and 210°C, flashpoint between 38°C and 70°C), normal process
Professional chemical cleaning in hydrocarbons (distillation temperature between 150°C and 210°C, flashpoint between 38°C and 70°C), gentle process
Do not dry clean
Subject to professional water cleaning, normal process
Subject to professional water cleaning, gentle process
Subject to professional water cleaning, very gentle process
Do not subject to professional water cleaning
Bleachable with any oxygen bleaching agent
Bleachable with non-chlorine oxygen bleaching agent only
Do not bleach
Hang dry after removing excess water
Hang dry without removing excess water
Dry flat after removing excess water
Dry flat without removing excess water
Hang dry in the shade after removing excess water
Hang dry in the shade without removing excess water
Dry flat in the shade after removing excess water
Dry flat in the shade without removing excess water
Tumble-drying permitted, lower temperature, maximum air temperature 60°C
Tumble-drying permitted, normal temperature, maximum air temperature 80°C
Do not tumble-dry
Ironing at the maximum temperature of the lower ironing plate 110°C, without steam is permitted. Steam ironing can cause irreversible damage
Ironing at the maximum temperature of the lower ironing plate 150°C is permitted
Ironing at the maximum temperature of the lower iron plate 200°C is permitted
Do not iron
download PDF cheat sheet(194.43 KB)
DOWNLOAD

How often
wash clothes?

download JPG infographic(194.43 KB)
DOWNLOAD

How do Poles deal with clothing care? Check out the report.

Find out how your clothing care affects the environment.