CAREGUIDE | How to care for shirts

A quality shirt should be a staple in every man's wardrobe. You can tell its quality not only by looking at it, but especially by wearing it – by how it fits, breathes, and feels. However, even the best quality shirt won't last long if you don't take proper care of it . We have a few simple tips for you that will make your shirts last for years – and you'll only go back to the stores when you really want to.

Washing

When washing shirts, there are three important criteria you should pay attention to – color, recommended water temperature , and spin speed . Sorting Before washing, sort your shirts by color. White shirts are often washed with a bleaching detergent. Wash colored and black shirts with a color-preserving detergent. Washing temperature Check the maximum washing temperature on the label , which every shirt should have. Rotation speed Very important, if not the most important , is the setting of the spin speed. Too high a speed can damage individual fibers . We recommend washing shirts at a maximum spin speed of 400 . Extra care To give your shirts extra care, put them in the washing machine in a special laundry bag or pillowcase .

Drying

Never dry shirts in the dryer . Hang them on a hanger and let them air dry.

Ironing

You should iron them while they are still damp , but if they are completely dry, moisten them with water from a spray bottle or use a steam iron. https://youtu.be/Mcz59Cv2Lwk?si=aeyEHRpMD1L_xtFU

Storage

Store them hanging on a hanger . If you don't have enough space in your closet, fold them carefully.

Tip

You can entrust your shirts to a dry cleaner - but choose them carefully.

Are you interested in how to properly care for other types of clothing ? Read our articles: How to Care for Clothing - Suits and Accessories or How to Care for Leather Shoes .