How to Take Care of Your Clothes So They Last for Years
If you truly love a piece of clothing, the most powerful thing you can do is make it last. At HACOY, we design garments meant to be worn and re-worn. Pieces that age beautifully. But even the best materials need the right care. Here are our go-to tips for keeping your clothing in great shape, so your favorite pieces stay in your life longer and out of landfills.
1. Wash Less, Air More
Overwashing is one of the fastest ways to wear out your clothes.
If something is not visibly dirty, try hanging it to air out instead.
Natural fabrics like cotton and linen breathe beautifully. A few hours outside or by a window is often enough to refresh them.
2. Choose Cold Water and Gentle Cycles
Hot water and aggressive machine settings can shrink or break down natural fibers over time.
Stick to cold water and select a delicate cycle. It is better for your clothes and for the planet, since it uses less energy.
Harsh chemicals can damage fabric fibers and fade color faster.
Opt for gentle, biodegradable detergents that are kind to both your skin and your garments.
Avoid using fabric softeners or bleach, especially on linen and organic cotton.
4. Skip the Dryer
Harsh chemicals can damage fabric fibers and fade color faster.
Opt for gentle, biodegradable detergents that are kind to both your skin and your garments.
Avoid using fabric softeners or bleach, especially on linen and organic cotton.
Heat from tumble dryers can weaken fabrics, shrink pieces, and affect fit.
We always recommend air drying your clothes flat or on a hanger. Bonus: It also saves energy and keeps your pieces looking fresh and natural.
A small tear or loose button does not mean the end of your garment’s life.
Learning to make small repairs, or supporting local tailors, is part of the slow fashion mindset.
Every stitch is a way of saying, I value this enough to keep it in my life.
Taking care of your clothes is an act of love. For the planet. For the people who made them. And for yourself.
At HACOY, we believe clothing should bring you joy again and again. That joy is in the feel of the fabric, the memory of when you wore it, and the knowledge that you are taking part in something better.
Because when we care for our clothes, we slow things down.
And that is where real change begins.
