Some Useful Tips

Washing

• Use a 30°C wash

• Reduce frequency of washing

• Consider spot clean

do things really need washing?

Clothing choice

• Try to buy new clothes less often

• Consider what the charity shop has to offer

• Think of buying better quality items that will last longer with an ethical dimension

• Wear all your clothes and wear out

• Think of man-made fibres being a good choice

Value and Care for your clothing

• Mend and repair items

• Think of how to increase the value of existing items UPCYCLE

o adding value techniques - embroidery - appliqué

o upgrade items not degrade