Care instructions are on the inside of the garment, usually on the wearer's left.

All our garments have been thoroughly tested, including wash testing to extend the life of the garment and achieve the best appearance after wash.

The Sussan Group will always specify cold wash unless warm wash is required for hygiene purposes.

Following care instructions prolongs the life of your garments.

Washing your clothes less increases the life span of your garments. Air out between wears.

Direct sunlight sterilises – turn your garment inside out (particularly denim and pants) and put on the washing line in direct sunlight for 3-4 hours +

Spot clean marks and stains if necessary. Diluted clothes washing detergent and a damp cloth can effectively remove stains if they are treated immediately.

Wash colours together – whites / colours / darks. This maintains the colours of your garments for longer.

Wash / clean sets together to ensure they match.

Wash like garments together, separating delicates from heavy-duty garments like towels and jeans.

Wash delicates in garment bags.

Turn your garments inside out to prevent colour fading, particularly prints and garments with contrast trims.

Don’t overfill the machine as it causes more abrasion between garments.

Choose biodegradable, environmentally friendly detergents.

Avoid harsh bleaches, fabric softeners or detergents with optical brighteners as they degrade the fabrics and colours.

Add vinegar to wash cycle to remove odour, mildew, and bacteria. Vinegar shouldn't be used with elasticated fabrications, and should only be used on an as need basis. Dilute half a cup of vinegar in water, and add before the final rinse cycle for the best outcome.

Microplastics are fragments of plastic less than 5mm in length. Synthetic clothing made from fabrications including polyester and nylon can shed microplastic fibres in the wash that make it into our waterways and oceans.

Use a microplastic filter or guppy friendly wash bag to wash synthetics (polyester and nylon). This prevents the microplastics from entering our water supply.

Air drying is far better for your clothing than tumble drying.

We recommend drying your clothes outside whenever possible as direct sunlight kills bacteria.

To preserve garment colours for longer you can also turn them inside out on the clothes line.

Using coat hangers for items like washable jackets, shirts and blouses will help them dry in shape.

Before discarding an item, check if it can be repaired. Small fixes, such as stitching a tear, replacing buttons, or patching holes, can extend a garment's lifespan by years. Learning basic sewing skills or visiting a tailor can also help keep clothes wearable for longer.

Repurpose. Resell or Donate. Recycle Responsibly.

Dry cleaning is recommended for structured and tailored jackets and coats, and certain fabrications.

Try to air out between wears and spot clean when necessary to extend time between dry cleans.

Dry clean sets together to keep them matching.

Choose eco friendly dry cleaning whenever possible.

Steaming works well if you need to reduce creasing between wears.