How to take care of the kids' outerwear

How to wash the kids' jackets and other outerwear

When it comes to washing waterproof clothes and other outerwear, a little goes a long way. To preserve wind‑ and waterproof functions, it’s important not to wash jackets and shell trousers too often. Light dirt, odours, and stains can easily be removed with a damp cloth, and the garment can be aired out. But we know, sometimes the whole garment needs a thorough wash. Here are a few things to keep in mind when washing your children’s outerwear:

• Always follow the garment’s care instructions when machine washing

• Always wash at the temperature indicated on the label, and with similar colors

• Use a mild detergent and skip the fabric softener to help preserve the garment’s functions

• Make sure all zippers, buttons, and velcro fastenings are closed

• Turn the garment inside out to protect it from scraping against other clothes

• Voilà! The garment is ready for a spin in the washing machine.

How to wash the kids’ fleece garments

Fleece garments also benefit from not being machine‑washed too often. Small stains can be removed with a damp cloth, and the garment can be aired out to get rid of odour. To freshen up the garments without washing, you can also use Pure Effect textile spray. Pure Effect contains a bacterial culture that prevents and removes odors and certain stains, helping extend the time between washes.

Just as with other outerwear, follow the garment’s care instructions when it’s time to machine wash. Wash fleece with similar colors at a low temperature and skip the fabric softener. It’s also a good idea to use a laundry bag to prevent microplastics from leaking out and to protect the garment from pilling and wear in the washing machine.

How do you dry outerwear?

You can either air dry outerwear, let them dry in a drying cabinet, or in the dryer at a low temperature. Down jackets are best dried in the tumble dryer, and if the jacket is very thick with a lot of padding or down, a few tennis balls can help make the jacket fluffy again. By drying outerwear with water-repellent functions in a drying cabinet or tumble dryer on low heat, the garment’s impregnation is reactivated. If you don’t have access to a drying cabinet or tumble dryer, you can reactivate the impregnation by carefully ironing or steaming the garment.

Smart functions and accessories

Discover details and accessories that make everyday life a little easier (and more fun). Here we’ve gathered smart features and practical accessories for the kids’ outerwear, from adjustable solutions to creative add-ons.