Clothing Care
A favorite sweater or a dependable pair of trousers deserves a little care. Ventrola’s clothing care guides help you tackle laundry, storage, and small repairs with practical habits that fit everyday life.
Wash with care
Start with the garment’s care label, even if you have washed similar pieces before. Fabric blends, linings, and decorative details can need different treatment. Use GINETEX’s care symbol guide to check washing, drying, and ironing instructions.
Before loading the machine:
- Empty pockets, close zippers, and separate light and dark colors.
- Choose a cycle and temperature suitable for every item in the load.
- Measure detergent according to the product instructions, load size, and water hardness.
- Leave enough room for clothes to move freely.
Treat stains before washing using a method suited to the fabric and the stain. Test stain removers on a hidden area first, and check the mark before tumble drying: heat can make some stains harder to remove.
Dry clothes without losing their shape
Follow the drying instructions rather than assuming everything can go in the dryer. When tumble drying is permitted, use the recommended heat setting and avoid drying longer than necessary.
For wool sweaters, gently reshape and lay flat to dry, keeping them away from direct heat. Hanging wet knitwear can stretch it under its own weight. Woolmark’s wool drying advice explains the process.
Store pieces ready for their next wear
Put clothes away clean and completely dry. Fold heavier knitwear to help it keep its shape, and use suitably shaped hangers for shirts and structured garments.
Give hanging clothes some space instead of packing them tightly together. Before storing seasonal pieces, check for stains, loose buttons, and small holes so you can address them before they return to your wardrobe.
Make small repairs manageable
A needle, thread, spare buttons, and small scissors are enough to begin. Start with an accessible job, such as securing a loose button, and practice stitches on scrap fabric first.
Check worn seams and hems regularly so you can catch loose stitching early. For demonstrations, explore Patagonia’s clothing repair tutorials. A tailor or repair specialist can help with damaged zippers, delicate fabrics, or repairs you feel unsure about.