The Kooples is proud to offer high quality clothing and accessories that will last you for years to come. To help you care for your favourite pieces, The Kooples has created this guide with tips on how to keep your clothes looking as good as new.
How to care for textiles ?
1. Read care labels
Care labels tell you the best way to wash, dry and iron your clothes.
2. Sort your clothes
Wash coloured and white clothes separately. Also sort by fabric type to avoid rubbing.
3. Use the right detergent
Choose a gentle, environmentally-friendly detergent that's suited to the material of your clothes.
4. Wash cold
Most clothes can be washed cold. This preserves colours and saves energy.
5. Prefer to air-dry
Tumble-drying can damage the fibres and colours of your clothes. If you must use it, choose a gentle programme at a low temperature.
leather
Leather care
Leather is a living material that tends to dry out and develop a patina over time. It wrinkles in places and smoothes out in others, giving it a unique vintage look.
Tips for looking after your leather items
Twice a year, we recommend applying a neutral nourishing cream with a soft cloth to embellish the leather and restore its original shine. Then polish with a dry cloth.
Knitwear
Knitwear care
Merino, cashmere, mohair or alpaca... Our woollens love water! We recommend that you wash them regularly by hand and cold.
Tips for caring for your knitwear
To preserve their appearance, use a special wool detergent and avoid adding fabric softener, which can deform the fibres. Rinse gently, without ever wringing your wool, and dry flat on a clean cloth.
silk
Caring for silk and viscose
Satin, muslin, crepe de Chine... Silk and viscose should be washed inside out, by hand and cold. Leave to soak for no more than 5 minutes to prevent the fibres from stretching.
Tips for caring for silk and viscose
Dry on a hanger. When ironing, iron silk inside out, preferably while the garment is still damp, and at a low temperature to avoid damaging the delicate fibres.
leathergoods
Caring for your bags
Once a year, apply a nourishing cream to your bag to embellish the leather and restore its original shine.
Tips for caring for your bags
Crocodile, python and snake-effect leathers have not been water-repellent treated. It is therefore advisable to waterproof them while protecting the metalwork to prevent it galvanising.
denim
Denim care
To preserve the fabric quality of your denim pieces, we recommend washing them at 30° in the washing machine.
Tips for caring for your denim
For best results, use a liquid detergent rather than a powder. Above all, wash denim inside out and don't overload your machine to avoid white marks.
cotton
Cotton care
Piqué, poplin, yarn to yarn, jersey, Oxford or Chambray, cotton is soft, absorbent, insulating and above all, it can be machine washed at 30°C.
Tips for looking after your cotton garments
Make sure you pay particular attention to contrasting colours, given the potential risk of dye transfer, which could alter the appearance of your garments.
synthetic
Care for synthetics
Polyester can be machine-washed at 30°C, preferably inside out and in a washing net. For any special features (burnt velvet, metallic or lace inserts), follow the instructions on the label.
Tips for caring for your synthetic garments
Iron at a low temperature, taking care to cover the garment with a cloth to prevent the iron from coming into direct contact with the fabric.
shoes
Caring for your shoes
Like our ready-to-wear items, leather boots and shoes develop a natural patina over time, adding a touch of authenticity to their appearance.
Tips for caring for your shoes
For suede shoes, we recommend regular care with a suitable brush after waterproofing.
To prevent the soles from wearing out, resole them quickly.
Coats & suits
Coat and suit care
Dry cleaning is best for all suit jackets and trousers, as well as for faux furs, coats and parkas.
Tips for caring for your coats and suits
Dry cleaning is not recommended for pieces with glued studs, as solvents can melt the glue. In this case, follow the instructions on the label inside the garment.
