Clothing Care

The symbols are also there for protecting them from losing their water repellent properties, losing their breathability or clogging the pores in the fabric. This makes it extra important to follow the labels when washing your outdoor clothes. If you care for your clothes the right way you'll prolong their longevity, which makes both your wallet and the environment happy.

•  Not only sort the laundry by colour, sometimes you might also need to sort by material.
  
  - Don't overdose the laundry detergent. Too much of it might have the opposite effect and make it dirtier instead of cleaner. It's also not good for the environment!
  
  - Don't run a machine occasionally. It's better to run the machine multiple times in a row, that way it uses the energy from the previous wash which decreases the energy use.
  
  - Don't overload the washing machine. You risk damaging the machine and the laundry will most likely still be dirty when finished.
  
  - Don't forget to clean your washing machine every now and then. That way the laundry will be cleaner and fresher, and it extends the longevity of the machine.