Tender, love & care.
We put all our passion into our products and they are built to last, however they still need some tender, love and care. These are our best tips on how to take care of your Vindla products.
If you have any other questions or feedback please do not hesitate to contact us at wecare@vindla.com
General washing tips.
In addition to the garment-specific wash instructions, there are some general tips that can both extend the life of the garments and save you a lot of time in the laundry room.
Specific wash instructions.
When you eventually need to wash your garment, follow the instructions below.
DWR.
Our fabrics that come with an impregnation, so-called Durable Water Repellent (DWR) are free of fluorocarbons. A DWR impregnation is a very thin coating that is applied on top of the fabric. This coating prevents water from being absorbed by the fabric fibers and instead causes the water to form small beads that simply run off the fabric. In short: this treatment makes your pants stay dry much longer.
As this impregnation is applied on top of the fabric, it will suggestively be worn away by washing and use. To maximise the effect of the impregnation, you can reactivate it after washing. By applying low to moderate heat to the fabric with, for example, an iron, the water-repellent impregnation is reactivated. We recommend this after every wash.
In time, you will experience a much lower performance on the water-repellent impregnation. We then suggest that you re-impregnate the garment with a water-repellent impregnation free of fluorocarbons. We recommend Oragnotex impregnation.
Storage.
Make sure the garments are completely dry before storing them. Garments with impregnation should advantageously have their impregnation reactivated immediately after washing and before they are stored. By applying low to moderate heat to the fabric with, for example, an iron, the water-repellent impregnation is reactivated.
Some materials may also be extra popular with pests. Natural fibers such as merino wool and tencel tend to be popular with fur beds and clothing mills. Be sure to store garments in these materials in a tightly closed storage. A housewife's tip is to place pieces of cedar near the garments to keep the pests away.
Although we aim to make the products as durable as possible, something might break. The best thing then is to mend them. With a regular needle and thread you go a long way and of course will we support you. Contact us at wecare@vindla.com