Cotton T-shirt

Unlike wool, cotton doesn’t possess self-cleaning properties and therefore needs a wash regularly. But it’s worth keeping in mind that if you’ve only worn your favourite t-shirt just for a few hours and didn’t sweat, perhaps you can skip one round of laundering. Hang to air instead and freshen it up with a spritz of our fabric spray.


WASH AND DRY
Many cotton garments can be washed at 40 or even 60 degrees. But if your t-shirt is not very dirty, 30 degrees will easily do. Washing at colder temperatures saves energy and protects the fibres. Also, you keep shrinkage to a minimum (all cotton that is not pre-washed will naturally shrink). Air dry after carefully pulling the shirt into shape and you are good to go.

MAINTAIN AND STORE
To enjoy your cotton garments for a longer time, a few tricks will help make them stay nice: rotate your selection of t-shirts, a bit of rest is good for the fabric, and always wash with similar colours.

A stained collar or armpit don’t necessarily mean you have to get rid of your favourite tee. Some classic household tricks like using vinegar against odours or lemon acid against yellow stains often work wonders. And if a long-time t-shirt friend really can’t be worn any longer, do not throw it out, but bring to textile recycling – for example, in any of our stores.

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