How to Make Everyday Clothes Last Longer: A Simple Care Routine

Making everyday clothes last longer is usually less about one special product and more about reducing avoidable stress. Washing, drying, storage and how often a garment is rotated all affect its appearance over time.

Use a simple routine

Read the care label, wash only when needed, separate colours where appropriate and choose a suitable cycle. Avoid automatically using maximum heat or aggressive drying when the garment does not require it.

Care between washes

Allow worn clothes to air when appropriate, deal with small marks according to the fabric guidance and store items clean and dry. Rotate favourites so one garment is not constantly being washed and worn.

• Follow garment-specific instructions.
• Reduce friction and unnecessary heat.
• Reshape items after washing when appropriate.
• Fold heavier knits if hanging creates shoulder stress.

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