Garment Care

Protecting Your Investment

Each Allure Vestige piece is crafted from noble materials, designed to endure seasons and become a part of your legacy. To ensure your garment remains impeccable—maintaining its structure, texture, and performance—it requires the correct care.

Proper maintenance is an investment in its longevity. These general guidelines will help you maintain the quality and performance of your entire winter wardrobe.

 

The Golden Rule: Read the Care Label

 

Before performing any care, the stitched-in care label inside your garment is your primary and most important guide. It contains specific, tailored instructions from the manufacturer for that exact blend of materials. When in doubt, always follow the label.

 

General Washing & Drying Principles

 

  • Wash Less, Air More: Garments like wool sweaters and jackets do not need to be washed after every wear. Often, airing them on a proper hanger in a well-ventilated area is enough to refresh the fibres.

  • Use Cold Water: When washing is necessary, cold or lukewarm water is almost always the safest choice. Hot water can cause shrinkage in wool, fade colours, and damage technical fibres or elastic.

  • Choose a Mild Detergent: Avoid harsh chemicals, bleach, and standard fabric softeners. A mild, neutral, ph-balanced detergent is best. For wool and cashmere, use a specialised wool shampoo.

  • Never Wring or Twist: To remove excess water, gently press or roll the garment in a clean, heavy towel. Twisting or wringing will break the delicate fibres and permanently stretch the garment out of shape.

  • Avoid High-Heat Dryers: High heat is the enemy of most premium fabrics. Air drying is always preferred. Never dry in direct, intense sunlight, as this can fade the colour.

 

Guidelines for Key Materials

 

While the care label is your primary guide, here are general principles for the types of garments in our collections.

1. For Knitwear (Sweaters & Hoodies)

  • Washing: Hand-washing is strongly recommended for wool and cashmere.

  • Drying: Always dry flat. Lay the sweater on a fresh, dry towel or a mesh drying rack. Never hang a wet sweater, as the weight of the water will stretch it out of shape.

  • Storage: Always fold, never hang. Storing heavy knits on a hanger will cause the shoulders and neckline to stretch and warp over time.

  • Pilling: Small "balls" (pilling) are a natural occurrence on fine wools and are not a defect. They can be easily removed with a fabric comb or a quality electric fabric shaver.

2. For Leather Jackets

  • Cleaning: Leather should never be machine washed or submerged in water. For dirt or stains, entrust the piece to a professional dry cleaner who specialises in leather.

  • Water: If you are caught in light rain, let the jacket air dry naturally on a sturdy, wide-shouldered hanger away from any direct heat source (like a radiator).

  • Storage: Store on a robust, wide hanger to maintain the shape of the shoulders.

3. For Puffers & Technical Jackets

  • Washing: Check the label. Many technical jackets and puffers can be machine washed on a gentle cycle with a specialised technical wash. Close all zips before washing.

  • Drying (Puffers): This is the most critical step. To restore the "loft" (fluffiness) of the down or synthetic filling, tumble dry on low heat. Add two or three dryer balls (or clean tennis balls) into the dryer. This breaks up any clumps in the filling and ensures it dries evenly.

 

Off-Season Storage

 

Before storing your winter wear for the warmer months, ensure every piece is clean. Stains from food or body oils can set over time and attract pests.

Store your clean garments in a cool, dry, and dark place. Use breathable garment bags for coats and fold knitwear with cedar blocks to naturally protect the fibres.