PRODUCT CARE

Caring for your clothes benefits us all. It not only lets your wardrobe last longer, it can also reduce the environmental impact of clothes by limiting consumption and textile waste.

 

We want to make it easy for you to take well care of your garments from the moment you buy them and until you eventually part ways. Our Garment Care Guide will help you wash and care for your clothes the right way, while our tailoring service available in any SELECTED store can help you mend them if they should break. And once you no longer have use for a particular SELECTED product, we are happy to buy it back from you through our second-hand programme RE:SELECTED* and help it find new owners.

 

Learn more about each of these initiatives below.

* The RE:SELECTED programme is currently available in Denmark only, while we work on expanding to additional markets.

CARE GUIDE

Different garments and fabrics require different care – some often, some rarely. But even the most durable product requires proper maintenance. And treating your clothes the right way can prolong their lifetime significantly.

 

Our Garment Care Guide offers useful advice on how to wash, dry and store your garments to maintain a long-lasting wardrobe. Find our general and fabric-specific care recommendations below.

GENERAL CARE RECOMENDATIONS

WASH INFREQUENTLY

To limit water and energy waste, think twice before washing. Some garments, like a wool jumper or a pair of trousers, do not need to be washed that often. Instead, try airing and spot cleaning them first. Airing out or line drying will help regain that fresh scent and feel. Remember: When hang-drying your clothes outside, do not hang them directly in the sun, as sun can bleach the garment.

LOWER THE TEMPERATURE

We always recommend washing your clothes according to the product’s care label instructions. To reduce the waste of water and energy, try washing at lower temperatures. Use moderate amounts of gentle ECO-labelled washing powder or detergent.

MEND YOUR CLOTHES

Materials thin. Seams pop. But paying a little extra attention to the wear and care of your wardrobe will prolong its lifetime significantly. We recommend you try to mend and repair your garments before you simply replace them. You can also leave the repairs to a professional tailor in any SELECTED store.

FIND OUR FABRIC-SPECIFIC CARE RECOMENDATIONS BELOW

WOOL TYPES

https://www.selected.com/en-ch/sl-sustainability-product-care-wool.html

LEATHER

https://www.selected.com/en-ch/sl-sustainability-product-care-leather.html

LINEN

https://www.selected.com/en-ch/sl-sustainability-product-care-linen.html

COTTON

https://www.selected.com/en-ch/sl-sustainability-product-care-cotton.html

DENIM

https://www.selected.com/en-ch/sl-sustainability-product-care-denim.html

VISCOSE

https://www.selected.com/en-ch/sl-sustainability-product-care-viscose.html

TAILORING

https://www.selected.com/en-ch/sl-sustainability-product-care-tailoring.html

DOWN

https://www.selected.com/en-ch/sl-sustainability-product-care-down.html

REPAIR SERVICE

Make your clothes last longer by repairing them. By working closely with skilled tailors around to world, we offer local repair service in all SELECTED stores – ready to help refresh your favourite garments. Repairing clothes not only prolongs their lifetime, but also keeps them out of landfills to avoid waste.

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