Care Guide
At Odlo, we are proud to engineer durable products that have a long lifespan and are multi-functional.
We continue to use mainly synthetic fibers, as well as natural materials such as wool and down and we have very high quality standards for all the materials we use.
GENERAL ADVICE:
To make sure your product will last several years, please follow our General recommendations but always pay attention of the sewn in care label as every garment requires a different type of care:
Do not allow laundry to become too dirty but still try to wash your sportswear only after 2 to 3 uses and air it out in between sessions. This will help you keep the material's function a lot longer
Keep dirty laundry in a well aired and dry place and do not leave lying around for too long
Always turn your garments inside-out before washing. It will preserve the colors and the prints longer
Close all the zippers, buttons, velcro etc. as to minimize the risk of the fabric getting damaged during the wash cycle
We always recommend to use eco-labelled, liquid and mild detergents. Please respect the dosage's recommendation. Excessive dosage will make it harder to rinse and reduce the material's function
Do not use bleach as to prevent discoloration and loss of function
Do not use fabric softener as to prevent loss of function
Wash with similar colors and fabrics. It is preferable to wash your sports and active-wear together
Do not tumble dry if you can avoid it. (except for Down, see specific care recommendations)
Avoid ironing. If you must iron, turn your garments inside-out.
Understand what the care labels on the product tag mean by clicking on this link: care labels
Frequently asked questions
Care for your kit sustainably
Over-washing apparel can have an impact on the planet, but there are simple ways to shrink your footprint
Making and selling product that is high-quality, durable and long lasting is a key part of our sustainability strategy. After all, a longer lifespan means less stuff and using less resources. Sometimes it is that simple. Caring for that kit, however, is one part of a garment’s lifespan that is harder to manage. High intensity activity means often times, clothing must be washed. Each wash however uses valuable resources, adding up to 20% of a garment’s total environmental impact. To make sure our performance apparel is washed properly, we’ve made some changes to our labels. On the labels you’ll find general care instructions, yes; you’ll also find a QR code linked to our website where you can get general advice on how to care for Odlo apparel and its origins. Proper washing leads to longer product lifespans. But some other simple steps – like wearing apparel two or three times between washes – can also help.
Curbing microfiber release from washing
Textile microfibres from synthetic fabrics make up more than one third of microplastics in the ocean – a frightening statistic. Research has shown that these microplastics accumulate in the environment and especially in the ocean (found in plankton, fish and in the food chain). This is a massive problem we play a role in solving. This week UK researchers disclosed a robust new micorfibre release test method that will make it possible for Odlo to test fibre release and analysing wastewater at our material partners, starting with our high volume materials. End users also play a part simply by washing less, airing out and spot cleaning kit when possible. Also, full wash loads create less friction between garments and therefore release fewer fibres. Using liquid detergents can also help – powders increase fibre release. Also limit dry time by hang-drying overnight. Saves on energy bills, too. Just by following this set of simple rules, we can expand the life of our sports kit. And by doing that, we are also reducing our impact on our planet while saving money. Helping nature is not always about achieving great things, but to change small habits that can have a huge effect on the planet.