Care Instructions

Wash Less – Air More

We often wash our garments more than necessary. Washing causes wear, fades colours, and shortens a garment’s lifespan. Air your clothes regularly – it refreshes them without unnecessary wear.

Care for Different Materials

Garments with Chevalite

• Always follow the care label inside the garment.
• Close all zippers, buttons, and buckles.
• Wash inside out using a small amount of liquid detergent.
• Avoid fabric softener.
• Rinse twice and use a gentle spin cycle.
• Tumble dry on low heat or hang to dry.
• Reactivate water repellency with heat – for example, using an iron with a cloth in between.
• Reproof when needed using a PFC-free spray or wash-in treatment.

Gore-Tex Garments

• Follow the garment’s care instructions.
• Do not wash together with heavily soiled items.
• Avoid powder detergents, fabric softener, and bleach.
• Rinse twice and use a gentle spin cycle.
• Tumble dry or hang to dry, then reactivate with heat.
• Reproof regularly using a PFC-free treatment.

Infinium / Softshell

• Follow the care label.
• Avoid fabric softener.
• Hang to dry – garments dry quickly.
• Reactivate water repellency with heat.
• Reproof when necessary.

PU Garments

• No reproofing needed.
• Wipe clean with a damp cloth.
• Wash only when necessary, max 40°C.
• Turn inside out and hang to dry at room temperature – avoid drying cabinets.

Fleece

• Use a washing bag to capture microfibres.
• Close all zippers.
• Avoid fabric softener.
• Hang to dry – fleece dries quickly.

Shirts

• Wash colours separately and turn garments inside out.
• Use a low spin cycle.
• Hang on a hanger immediately after washing.
• Iron while slightly damp if needed.

Wool Garments

• Air frequently – wool cleans itself naturally.
• Use detergent specifically for wool.
• Hand wash or use a wool programme.
• Dry flat – never tumble dry or expose to direct sunlight.

Vintage Fabric

• Wash sparingly – the patina improves with time.
• Turn inside out and use a gentle cycle.
• Avoid fabric softener.
• Iron on low heat to preserve function and finish.

Tweed

• Dry cleaning is recommended.
• Spot clean stains when needed.
• Brush off dust and dirt.
• Air to refresh.
• Always hang on a proper hanger to maintain shape.

Leather

• Clean gently with a damp cloth.
• Condition regularly with leather balm or grease to keep the leather supple.
• Allow to dry naturally – avoid heat sources and direct sunlight.

Shoes and Boots

• Never dry with high heat – allow to dry naturally at room temperature.
• Use newspaper to absorb moisture.
• Treat leather regularly with grease or wax.
• Clean the inside as well to prevent odour and chafing.