Care guide

The right textile gestures to adopt

The best guide for your clothes, labels are even more important for work clothes that sometimes require specific maintenance. To preserve them and guarantee their longevity and efficiency, it is recommended to follow the care instructions on the labels.

Deciphering the maintenance symbols

On the care labels, the washing precautions are represented by symbols, in a specific order. There are indications for washing, bleaching, drying, ironing and professional cleaning.

Machine wash

In the case of a domestic wash, you will find the maximum wash temperature for the garment.

Picto entretien lavage menager 30°

Normal washing

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Picto entretien lavage menager 30°

Normal washing

The maximum temperature is indicated in the center of the tank.

Picto lavage interdit

Washing prohibited

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Picto lavage interdit

Washing prohibited

This pictogram indicates that the garment can only be dry cleaned.

Drum drying

The square represents the drying, and the circle the use of the dryer, this symbol indicates the optimal recommended drying, at a temperature equal to the number of dots present on the drawing.

Picto séchage modéré

Moderate temperature

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Picto séchage modéré

Moderate temperature

Dryer allowed but with moderate heat.

Picto sèche linge autorisé

Moderate temperature

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Picto sèche linge autorisé

Moderate temperature

Dryer allowed without temperature restriction.

Picto sèche linge interdit

Dryer prohibited

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Picto sèche linge interdit

Dryer prohibited

Drying in a tumble dryer is prohibited.

Chlorination / bleaching

This symbol indicates whether an oxygen or chlorine-based treatment can be used to bleach the garment.

Picto entretien blanchiment autorisé

Authorized chlorination

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Picto entretien blanchiment autorisé

Authorized chlorination

Bleaching is allowed with all types of products.

Picto chlorage interdit

Chlorination prohibited

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Picto chlorage interdit

Chlorination prohibited

Laundering is prohibited.

Ironing temperature

The number of dots shown corresponds to the maximum temperature to be used for ironing the garment.

Picto repassage à faible température

Maximum 110°.

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Picto repassage à faible température

Maximum 110°.

Ironing at low temperature, the iron should not exceed 110°C.

Picto repassage autorisé

Maximum 150°.

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Picto repassage autorisé

Maximum 150°.

Ironing allowed, the iron must not exceed 150°C.

Picto repassage à haute température

Maximum 200°.

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Picto repassage à haute température

Maximum 200°.

Ironing at high temperature, the iron can exceed 200 °.

Picto repassage interdit

No ironing

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Picto repassage interdit

No ironing

The garment should not be ironed.

Dry cleaning

The possibility of using solvent-based dry cleaning is indicated by this pictogram.

Picto nettoyage à sec autorisé

Dry cleaning

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Picto nettoyage à sec autorisé

Dry cleaning

All solvents except trichlo with restrictions.

Picto nettoyage à sec interdit

Dry cleaning prohibited

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Picto nettoyage à sec interdit

Dry cleaning prohibited

Dry cleaning is not permitted for laundry care.

Maintenance instructions

Care labels must meet specific standards. The regulation of clothing labels is intended to provide the consumer with the best possible information on the optimal care of his clothes. However, there are some instructions that are not on the labels, or that contradict them, that can sometimes be interesting to apply during your washing.

The temperature

Do not hesitate to adapt the washing according to the indications on the label! For example, a garment that is not very dirty can be washed at 30°C despite a label indicating a 60°C wash.

Laundry

Be careful to adjust the amount of detergent: too much detergent will damage your machine and consume even more energy. Remember to choose your detergent carefully, by opting for eco-labelled products for example.

Filling the drum

It is important to fill the machine properly to avoid rubbing against the drum, which can damage the fibers of the garment. On the contrary, overfilling the drum will prevent the circulation of water and detergent. Ideally, ¾ of your machine should be filled, with other work clothes or clothes that are safe.

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Choosing an “eco” or “organic” program is an excellent way to reduce the water temperature while extending the cycle time, thus allowing an average electricity saving of 30 to 45%. Delayed programs for use during off-peak hours are also a good way to save money.

Frequently asked questions

What solutions exist to maintain my professional clothing?

Home care, allows you to wash your clothes directly from your home.

Laundry rental companies will collect, wash and redistribute your clothes.

Professional maintenance, especially by dry cleaners, guarantees proper care and optimal use of resources.

How to take care of your washing machine?

Here are some simple tips to keep your washing machine safe.

  • It is recommended to descale your washing machine twice a year depending on the number of cycles performed. To do this, pour 1 L of white vinegar into the drum before starting a short cycle at 30°C. All parts of the machine are descaled and any bacteria are removed.
  • Once a month, a “vacuum” machine without detergent at 90°C is used to maintain the rubber bellows of the machine drum. To avoid moisture and mold from humidity after using your machine, leave it open until it is dry.
  • It is important to clean your filter properly! After removing small objects and dirt, clean it with warm water and dry it before placing it gently back in your machine.

How can I guarantee the life of my clothes?

There are a few tricks to prolong the life and quality of your clothes. Here are some of them:

  • Before washing your clothes, check that the zippers are closed.
  • Remember to sort and wash your clothes according to their color, but also according to their care conditions.
  • Many objects are found in the pockets of your work clothes: nails, screws, handkerchiefs… Remember to remove them to prevent them from damaging your machine and your clothes!
  • Do not hesitate to remove stains before washing in case of stubborn or very pronounced stains. The machine wash will then remove the rest of the stains.

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There are natural and effective alternatives to stain your clothes: black soap, bicarbonate, Marseille soap, lemon or even terre de sommières!

How to limit my waste and packaging?

Caring for your clothes and respecting the environment are not mutually exclusive!

Simply choose concentrated products, eco-refills without unnecessary over-packaging, or avoid using non-degradable wipes.

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No need to sort your waste if you have no more! Make your own natural and responsible detergent by grating 2 tablespoons of Marseille soap and pouring a liter of boiling water over it before stirring. Let the product cool down until it gels, and your detergent is ready!

Tumble dry or air dry?

Two drying options are available, however we recommend air drying, which is more environmentally friendly and preserves the fibers of the garment, as opposed to tumble drying.

The latter consumes more electricity, but it happens that for lack of space or time its use is necessary. If this is the case for you, consider using a cycle that wrings out your clothes as much as possible before using the dryer.

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Slip a dry bath towel into your dryer with your clothes to dry, this will cut the drying time in half! A little more, you will damage your laundry less and consume less electricity.

Is ironing my clothes essential?

It is possible to bypass ironing with a few simple and effective tips! Spreading out your laundry at the end of the wash cycle will limit wrinkling, for example.

It is also possible to place your dry clothes in your bathroom before taking a shower, the humidity will then take care of making the various folds disappear.

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To get rid of static electricity on your synthetic polyester clothes, simply apply these two little tips: use hairspray, or moisturize your skin with cream if it is a skirt or pants.

Dry cleaning: a good solution for cleaning my clothes?

Despite its name, dry cleaning does use a liquid in the cleaning process. Generally, they are chlorinated hydrocarbons such as perchloroethylene, whose use is prohibited for individuals because of the harmfulness of these products to health and the environment. Alternatives are therefore to be preferred, such as percarbonate of soda for example.

Dry cleaning: a safe bet?

In order to be part of a more environmentally friendly approach, dry cleaners are getting into the swing of things!

The use of biodegradable cleaning products, shorter washing cycles, or by adapting the machines used, have enabled some dry cleaners to earn the status of guarantors of environmental respect, or even certain labels. It becomes all the easier to turn to these dry cleaners to carry out certain professional treatments, such as re-impregnation, certain types of dry cleaning, or bleaching.

What is bleaching?

The objective of the bleaching operation is to restore a white garment, by reducing the color or removing it completely. This industrial operation requires the use of solvents such as trichloroethylene, a hydrocarbon, or percarbonate, making a visit to the dry cleaner mandatory.

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Grandma’s tricks” are your best ally to whiten your clothes naturally! Try lemon juice, baking soda or white vinegar and see the results for yourself.

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