The best way to divide the washing process is into three phases: Preparation, Washing, and Drying.

1. Preparation:

Sort your laundry by color, material, and recommended washing temperatures. This prevents discoloration and protects delicate fabrics.

2. The Wash Cycle:

Select the appropriate wash program and suitable detergent. In most cases, a 40-degree wash is perfectly sufficient to remove light to moderate soiling. Modern detergents clean effectively even at low temperatures. Remember: As cold as possible, as hot as necessary. This protects your clothes, the washing machine – and the environment.

3. After Washing – Drying:

A look at the care label will tell you whether the garment can go into the dryer or should be air-dried – hanging or lying flat. Air drying is not only gentler but also the more environmentally friendly alternative.

Before putting it in the machine, it's worth a quick look at the label – and sorting correctly. Because good sorting protects your laundry from shrinking, color transfer, and premature wear. This way, favorite items stay beautiful and wearable for longer. It's best to proceed in three steps:

1. Sort by textile type:

Different materials require different care. Therefore, separate natural fibers (like cotton, linen), synthetic fibers, blended fabrics, and delicate materials like wool or silk. It's best to put fine textiles like silk or lace into a laundry net as well – this protects against friction and fraying.

2. Separate by washing temperature:

Next, sort the laundry according to the recommended temperature. The care instructions on the label provide reliable guidance: from hand or cold wash to 30, 40, 60, up to 90 degrees. For most everyday clothing, a 40-degree wash cycle is sufficient – energy-saving and gentle.

3. Sort by color:

Finally, separate by colors. Light laundry, whites, darks, reds, and colored items should each be washed separately. New, heavily dyeing clothing – like dark jeans – should also definitely be washed in its own cycle to avoid discoloration.

What is the right temperature for each type of laundry?

That depends on the material. You can find an overview in the section "Textile Qualities" below.

Are you unsure or have questions?

We are happy to advise you!

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• Washing:
  Machine wash up to 60 °C (white cotton), colored cotton
  preferably only up to 40 °C, but we recommend max. 30 °C
• Tumble dryer:
  Possible, but may shrink - better air dry
• Ironing:
  High (up to 200 °C), ideally slightly damp
• Tip:
  Do not overload to protect fibers

• Washing:
  Gentle cycle at max. 30 °C, always turn inside out, however, we recommend max. 20 °C on a hand wash cycle
• Tumble dryer:
  Not suitable – viscose shrinks easily
• Ironing:
  At low heat (max. 110 °C), ideally with a cloth in between
• Tip:
  Reshape after washing, as viscose tends to distort easily

• Washing:
  Delicate wash at 30°C, no fabric softener
• Tumble dryer:
  Best avoided, as high heat destroys elasticity
• Ironing:
  Usually not necessary, otherwise very low temperature
• Tip:
  Do not wring out the garment, but press it

• Washing:
  Max. 40°C on a delicate cycle
• Drying:
  Mostly unsuitable – air dry instead
• Ironing:
  At low temperature, rarely necessary
• Tip:
  Wash separately, as nylon is sensitive to heat

• Washing:
  Hand wash only or cold delicate wash in a mesh bag, however, we recommend a maximum of 20°C on a hand wash cycle in a mesh bag.
• Tumble dryer:
  Not suitable – high heat damages the yarn
• Ironing:
  Mostly not possible, as metallic shine is lost
• Tip:
  Do not rub or wring – shine may come off

• Washing:
  Delicate wash at max. 30 °C, use liquid detergent for delicates, however, we recommend max. 20 °C on a hand wash cycle
• Tumble dryer:
  Not recommended – can damage the fibres
• Ironing:
  Low to medium heat, preferably damp
• Tip:
  Very environmentally friendly, but delicate – do not over-care

• Washing:
  Like viscose – cold or max. 30 °C, delicate wash
• Tumble drying:
  Do not tumble dry – shrinks significantly
• Ironing:
  Low temperature, damp or with a cloth
• Tip:
  Particularly absorbent – for towels, note drying time

• Washing:
  Do not wash – specialist leather cleaning only
• Drying:
  Never tumble dry
• Ironing:
  Do not iron directly – only with a cloth at very low heat
• Tip:
  Treat regularly with leather care products, protect from sun and moisture

…is not to wash the jeans at all, but instead to give them to the dry cleaner. The great advantage: The pants do not shrink, and over time, particularly beautiful signs of wear develop – the so-called "patina" or "fading," which gives each pair of jeans its very own character.

For everyday wear, it is often enough to simply hang the jeans on the balcony overnight to air them out – especially after a long night or a pub crawl. What should definitely be avoided: overzealous roommates with a desire to wash! There is hardly anything worse than coming home and finding that the new denim project has been washed at 60 degrees with a full spin cycle along with the rest of the laundry. Rumor has it that tears have been shed in such moments.

Of course, there are many philosophies when it comes to jean care – everyone has to find their own way. Our tips are recommendations, not rules. Because denim is a natural product, and every brand has its own secrets – from the selection of cotton to the dyeing and weaving techniques. Basically, however, the rule is: wear your jeans as often and for as long as possible – at least six months – before you even think about washing them.

All Fit & Craft jeans in our range are made from high-quality selvedge denim. This means: The fabric was made on traditional, old looms and has distinctive selvedge edges, which – depending on the manufacturer – appear in different colors and widths. A quality feature that can be seen and felt.

Answer

The First Machine Wash

If at all, we recommend a first machine wash no earlier than approx. 6 months. When doing so, you should:

1. wash inside out
2. at max. 40 °C
3. without detergent
4. without spin cycle

This way, you avoid wash streaks and preserve the shape and color for as long as possible.

"Shrink to fit"

Jeans designated as "shrink to fit" denim are completely untreated, meaning that the trousers will shrink by about 10% on first contact with water, i.e., about one waist size and about 7-10 cm in length.
For example: a size 33x36 will become a size 32x34 after the first contact with water.
For "shrink to fit" jeans, we strongly recommend soaking them in lukewarm water for about 10-20 minutes before wearing them for the first time, as described above, so that they shrink first. After that, they can ideally be worn for 6 months. The other option is to buy the "shrink to fit" jeans in the correct size and not wash them at all. If you choose this option, there is the possibility of chemical dry cleaning, as described above.

Sanforized denim is fabric that has been pre-treated with heat before cutting, so that the jeans will shrink little or not at all when worn. Depending on the manufacturer, shrinkage may still vary slightly.

Indigo is a fascinating but sensitive dye – and that's precisely what makes indigo-dyed fabrics so special. To ensure your clothes last and to avoid unwanted discoloration, please note the following tips:

Indigo can – especially at first – bleed onto lighter fabrics. This also applies when wearing them.

Rain, sweat, or wet hands can dissolve the color particularly strongly.

Always turn inside out and clean exclusively with neutral detergent.

Avoid hand washing, spinning, and tumble drying if possible.

Air dry inside out in a shady place – without direct sun or strong artificial light.

Damp fabric can oxidize in contact with metal and cause stains.

Heat and light can alter the shade.

Direct sunlight or fluorescent light can lead to visible color changes.

Soaps, acids, or cleaning agents can also affect the color.

Indigo lives, it changes – and that's precisely what gives each piece its very personal touch.

Wash the T-shirt at a maximum of 30 °C on a gentle cycle. Turn it inside out before washing to protect the print.

No, please do not tumble dry. High temperatures can damage the print and cause the shirt to shrink. Air drying is recommended – preferably on a hanger or laid flat.

Yes, but not directly on the print!

Turn the shirt inside out or place a thin cloth over the print. Use the lowest setting without steam.

No. Dry cleaning can damage the print and the fibres. Only use normal household washing.

Use mild detergent, without bleach or optical brighteners. These could fade the colors and damage the print.

Please do not use aggressive stain removers on the print. Gently dab the stain with water and mild detergent.

Some fading is normal with printed textiles. With proper care (wash cold, do not rub, do not iron on the print), the print will remain beautiful for a long time.

Ideally, hang or fold them in a dry place. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight – this protects colors and prints.