WASH

4. Always wash black garments together and also sort by weight to protect delicate fabrics from abrasion during washing. So never wash your heavy jeans together with a delicate lightweight tee.

5. Wash your black garments inside-out to reduce damage (read: color fading!) as much as possible.

6. Wash your black garments on the lowest temperature (never warmer than 30ºC) and use the shortest washing program.

7. Always use a liquid detergent as a washing powder doesn’t dissolve in cold temperatures. A special detergent – such as Darks Detergent – helps to prevent dark colors from fading.

Did you know that…

… adding a dash of vinegar to the drum works wonders? Vinegar locks the color in, removes residues of detergent and also functions as a natural fabric softener.

… adding 120 grams of salt directly to the drum prevents dark colors from bleeding? Especially useful when washing new clothes for the first time!

… adding two cups of espresso to the rinse cycle of your washing machine works like a natural fabric dye? Light colors will turn brown, but with dark fabrics the color will enhance.

DRY & IRON

8. Preferably ditch the tumble dryer! Leave your garments to dry hanging and avoid direct sunlight. Heat and light are enemies of black clothing.

9. To remove wrinkles – and basically for anything else – it’s better to steam your garments than to iron. If really necessary, iron at the lowest possible temperature.

We’ve made a selection of our favorite black items below. Shop now and enjoy your black garments as long as possible using our tips!