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5 Ways To Make Your Clothes Last Longer

September 30, 2020 by Jeremy Lindy

It’s always nice to have new clothes and the latest fashion trends, but at the same time, it’s nice to get value for money and to be able to keep the clothes you love for a long time. Unfortunately, when an item of clothing becomes old and worn you might not always be able to find a replacement, with fashion changing all the time, you might not be able to get the style you want which can be very frustrating. So, better to save you the hassle of looking for it and keeping the clothes you love for as long as possible without them looking tatty or old, but how can you keep your precious garments looking as good as new?

Buy good quality

This is the first rule for keeping your clothes in good condition - buy good quality clothes in the first place. This might mean that you spend a little more, but what is that saying? Buy cheap, buy twice. So ultimately, it’s worth paying a bit more to have clothes that last you longer and stay looking good. Invest in timeless pieces that will never go out of style and choose brands such as Merz B Schwanen which prides itself on manufacturing high-quality products and uses an ‘’old way of crafting clothes’’ to create items that will last. You might have to do a little research to find brands like this, but it’ll be fun, and you’ll likely come across some fantastic clothes that you might not find just walking down the high street.  

Invest in a delicates bag

Don’t let the washing machine ruin your clothes while washing them. Buying yourself a couple of delicates bags will make all the difference when washing and keep your garments safe. Using these bags will ensure your clothes last longer and are safe from ripping in the washing machine. In addition, The Laundress offers further handy laundry tips, from how to wash wool and cashmere to useful dry cleaning alternatives, to help make your clothes last longer.

Catch stains as you get them

If you know you’re a messy eater, or you always seem to get stains on your clothes, then it’s well worth carrying a stain removal pen with you. It can be an absolute lifesaver (or clothesaver) because if you can get to a stain as it happens, it means it is far easier to get rid of and won’t ruin your clothes. 

Wash your clothes less

Washing your clothes too much is actually not very good for them. Washing too much drains your clothing of its colour and stretches the elastic. Then when it comes to drying, if you use a tumble dryer, your clothes might shrink, fade or even fall apart. Unless you can see that your clothing is visibly dirty or it smells really bad, then wear it at least three times before putting it in the wash.

Buy decent hangers

You probably didn’t think this would make much difference, but most plastic and wire hangers actually stretch out the shoulders of your clothes and end up leaving them saggy. While wooden hangers are a little more expensive, they will last longer than plastic or wire ones and will help your clothes last longer too. 


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