With these 10 tips to help make your clothing last longer and look better, you can confidently invest in pieces that will remain looking fresh and stylish for longer.
Clothing is an investment, you want to be sure that you are getting the best value out of what you’ve purchased and that it will last as long as possible. Following simple but effective steps can help you make the most out of your wardrobe and keep it looking great. From pre-purchase considerations, to washing and storage solutions, these tips will ensure that you have a wardrobe of clothing that will be sure to turn heads for longer.
1. Follow the care Instructions.
It may seem obvious but checking the care instructions on clothing labels give the best possible advice on how to care for each Garment. This ensures you are using the right drying and washing methods.
2. Storage
Store clothing by hanging or folding them neatly to prevent your clothing from wrinkling and helps them to maintain their shape. As the seasons change storing clothing in Vacuum bags is also a great way to store your clothes when you are not going to wear them for a while.
3. Sort by colour and Fabric
Sort your clothing by colour and by fabric type, separating them will prevent colour bleeding and damage to the fabrics.
4. Cold water
Washing clothing with cold water may help to preserve a garments colours and also prevent them from shrinking.
5. Avoid Overloading
Try not to add too many clothes to each washing load. Overloading the washing machine can damage the clothing by causing friction.
6. Gentle Cycle
For delicate items use the gentle cycle on your washing machine to maintain them for longer.
7. Turn garments inside out.
Turning your clothes inside out before washing reduces pilling and protects their outer surface.
8. Air Dry
Whenever possible dry your clothing outside on a washing line or hang them on an air dryer. This will save money but also prevent clothing from obtaining heat damage.
9. Use a mesh bag
Delicate items can be placed into a mesh laundry bag, this will prevent items from snagging.
10. Repair and mend.
As the famous phrase from WW2 suggests Make do and mend. Fixing and repairing clothing gives them a new lease of life. Fixing loose buttons, small rips and loose hems will make clothing last longer you can also get creative and create whole new looks and designs from any outfit. A clothing bobble remover is great for keeping jumpers etc looking great.
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