Garment Care

While we as the producer certainly have the most significant responsibility for a garment's environmental footprint, there is also a lot that you, the consumer, can do in the way you care for your clothing to reduce the impact further. VIMMA produce quality garments that we believe should have a long life - you can ensure this by giving it the proper care. The way you treat your clothing has a significant impact on the lifespan of the garment and the environment. Approximately ¼ of a garment's environmental footprint comes from the way you care for it at home. However, by making small changes, you can significantly improve this.

 

Wash less
Only wash your garment when it is needed. By cutting down on unnecessary washes, you can quickly reduce your garment's environmental footprint. On top of that, washing also tears greatly on your clothing - by washing less, you will keep it looking nicer for longer. Instead of laundering, airing can refresh your garment.

Wash at a lower temperature
By lowering your washing temperature from 60 to 30 degrees, you will use about half the energy per washing lot - and your clothes will still get clean. On the care label in your garment, we have indicated the highest temperature allowed without damaging the clothing, but unless your clothes are very dirty, they can also become clean at a lower temperature.

Less detergent
Using much detergent will not make your clothes cleaner. It can leave marks on your clothes if you use too much. If you use a small amount of soap, your clothes will still get clean, and the water will be less polluted. Look for an eco-labelled detergent to further help the environment. Avoid fabric softeners.

Drying
Tumble drying is never a good thing. First of all, a tumble dryer uses a lot of energy. Secondly, your clothes will last longer and look better if you dry them on a line rather than tumble drying.

Pilling
Pilling is common, especially in knitted garments made from natural fibres like merino and lambswool. It doesn't look right, but you can easily remove it by carefully using a fabric comb or pill remover. This will help extend the life of your garment. 

Merino wool

Merino wool has a fine wool quality from sheep. Merino is a light, warm and soft wool quality that does not itch like thicker wool grades. Merino wool is a breathable natural fiber that reacts from either warming or cooling to body temperature. Antibacterial is also one of the properties of merino wool, which makes the wool repel dirt and clean itself. Merino wool knitwear stays good for a long time when you ventilate it as often as possible, and the primary cleaning is to ventilate in the fresh air or snow wash. If the knit needs water washing, it should be washed in a washing machine with a wool washing program at 30 degrees, using a wool detergent. When washing the knit by hand, the temperature of the wash water should also be 30 degrees. Too cold water and soaking clothing can cause colors to spread. Avoid soaking clothes in water and crunching during washing. Shape the garment wet back into shape and place it on a dry surface, eg after washing with a towel.

Prusing with a fabric comb or pill remover is also a good way to clean the Merino wool product. Pilling is a typical feature of wool products, and this is best helped by servicing the product with a comb.

Mohair wool
Mohair wool has fine wool from angora goat. Mohair is a pleasant-feeling and durable wool quality with a soft, fluffy surface. For mohair wool products, for example, for knitting, ventilation in fresh outdoor air or snow washing is recommended as the primary cleaning methods. If the knit needs water washing, it should be washed gently by hand with a wool detergent. Unnecessary crumpling or squeezing of the knit during washing should be avoided so that the wool does not start to felt and shrink. Shape the garment wet and place it on a dry surface, eg after washing with a towel.
 
Prusing with a fabric comb or pill remover is also a good way to clean the Mohair wool product. Pilling is a typical feature of wool products, and this is best helped by servicing the product with a comb.
Jaquard Fabric
Jacquard fabrics are woven single or multi-colored fabrics. As a material, Jacquard is a high-quality and durable fabric that has often used mixtures of different materials to bring appearance, texture and durability to the fabric. The woven Jacquard fabric does not fade during use or washing. The Jacquard fabrics used in Vimma's products are manufactured in France. 
As a washing instruction for garments of Jacquard fabrics, a gentle wash at 30 degrees is recommended. Do not tumble dry after washing, but place the garment in the hanger to air dry. This maintains the integrity of the garment. Avoid washing the clothes unnecessarily, in many cases ventilation is enough to freshen the clothes. Dirt stains should be wiped with a damp cloth locally instead of washing the entire garment. The garment can also be serviced with a special brush. The clothes brush can be used to remove loose dust and dried dirt from the surface of the fabric.
Viscos

Viscose is a cellulose-modified fiber and has many of the same properties as cotton. Modified fibers are industrially made textile fibers, although the raw materials for the fibers come from nature. The properties of viscose include beautiful descent, matte gloss and antistatic properties. Viscose is light on the top, it breathes and does not stick to the skin.

Wash the viscous garment upside down in loose water to avoid rubbing the surface of the garment. You can also use a wash bag when washing viscous clothes in the washing machine. For viscous clothes, a washing machine with a delicate wash program at thirty degrees or preferably hand wash is recommended. Do not use fabric softener or tumble dryer. Viscose clothing may shrink or be damaged by excessive washing. Carefully shape the garment wet to the correct dimensions and hang it to dry on a hanger or dry on a level surface, eg on a towel. After washing, the viscous garment may feel stiff, but it will soften on drying. Viscose wrinkles easily, so ironing it through a damp cloth after washing is recommended. It is advisable to store viscous clothing in an airy hanger to avoid unnecessary creasing.