Our partner AS Colour provides us with high quality garments and The Printbar is at the forefront of print technology. If you care for the garments well, they'll last for years to come. The prints will age well into the life of the garment as long as they are cared for and washed appropriately. Here are a few simple tips to help you maximise the life of your garments with graphic prints and keeping your favourite pieces in better shape.
Keep in mind that throwing your clothes in the washing basket is often more of a night-time ritual than anything else. Most of the time, a bit of time hanging outside in the sun is enough to freshen up most garments, as ultraviolet light from the sun has disinfectant properties that can help kill bacteria. Washing your clothes less prolongs the lifetime of your garment as the heat and abrasion involved in laundering are reduced.
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Why to turn clothes inside out? Clothing that is prone to fading or odor retention will benefit from being washed inside out. Specially our dark T-shirts should all be washed inside out. Treat stains: Check clothing for stains or areas of soiling that should be addressed prior to laundering.
Modern washing machines and washing powder are able to do some pretty impressive cleaning using low temperatures. It puts less stress on your garments, prolonging their lives. Items such as sheets and underwear may require a slightly hotter temperature, but the majority of your AS Colour wardrobe will benefit from a cool wash.
All garments are not made equal, so treat them as such. Sort your laundry to make sure you’re washing similar colours and types (heavier verses more delicate garments) together to avoid laundry casualties. An important thing is to make sure no garments are going to cause harm to others mid-wash. Close zippers, remove anything from pockets, unbutton buttons,
Traditional dry-cleaning is generally pretty harsh and most dry-cleaners use the chemical Perc, which causes health issues and contributes to air pollution, so it’s really not a great option for anyone. Luckily, none of our garments require dry-cleaning so this can be avoided altogether.
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Wait until you have enough to comfortably fill your machine. Also, make sure you avoid overfilling your machine as heavy loads cause friction which wears clothes out faster and may also result in the garments being poorly washed.
Choosing to line dry your garments instead of bundling them all into the dryer is one of the most significant decisions you can make to reduce your impact and keep your garments in tip-top condition. Remember to pop them on the line as soon as you can, to keep them as fresh as possible, and to avoid unnecessary creasing.
If you need to treat a stain, instead of throwing a whole garment in the wash, try spot-treating it instead. Remember, the faster you treat a stain, the more likely it is to be eliminated, so work fast! Spot treating is far kinder to your garment, and your wallet too. A more targeted clean stands a much better chance against that stain on your favourite tee.
This is mainly because of the different printing technologies and materials used in the industry. The print quality may be affected or it's lifespan shortened. It's then advisable to always iron the printed area from inside with mild heat, with consideration to the garment fabric.