Care instuctions

Different materials require different treatments. With proper care, you can enjoy your Pierre Robert clothing for many years.

SORT, SORT, SORT

Sorting is one of the cardinal rules of laundry. Read the washing instructions carefully and follow the recommendations for that particular garment. The washing instructions indicate the roughest treatment tolerated by the garment and are based on the fabric properties and treatment during production. Sort by colour, washing temperature and recommended programme. Lights and darks should be washed separately, as should wools. The care label indicates the type of fibres used and can help you choose the right programme.

NYLON

Nylon or polyamide are tougher than all other fibre materials and resist wear and tear more effectively. However, thin, fine nylon tights should be washed at 40 in a washing bag. Tights should air dry. Either hang them up or lay them flat to dry. Fabric softener that can reduce the static electricity often associated with nylon.

WOOL AND SILK

Wool can pile and shrink if treated roughly. To keep your wool garment lasting for as long as possible, use your machine's wool cycle at 40 degrees C or less, and preferably with a low spin or no spin-dry.

Choose a detergent that does not contain enzymes or bleach. Do not tumble-dry wool; let it air dry.

Wool stretches easily when wet. Heavy garments should be hung at several points to distribute the weight and avoid marks from clothes pegs. Very heavy garments should be dried flat.

If the wool has shrunk, you can try stretching it when the garment is wet.

Wool does not need to be washed as frequently as other materials. It has antibacterial properties that inhibit odours, and it's often enough to air wool after each use, instead of washing it. Theantibacterial properties also inhibit odours, and it is enough to simply air it after use.

Our wool garments that contain a wool/silk blend or a wool/Tencel blend can be washed as wool using the wool cycle. 

Silk is a delicate fibre and we recommend washing by hand or using the appropriate cycle in the washing machine. Use a washing bag when washing silk in the machine and be sure to use a mild detergent.

Silk should not be tumble-dried. 

COTTON, MICROFIBRE AND MODAL

Cotton clothes are comfortable, durable and easy to wash. The maximum washing temperature for cotton is determined by the dye used to colour the garment. White cotton can withstand temperatures of 60degrees C, but with today’s washing machines and detergents, 40C is usually enough.

Pierre Robert underwear with patterns or colours should be washed at 40C to prevent fading.

Microfibre is a thin synthetic fabric. It is compact yet soft, delicate and comfortable. Pierre Robert uses microfibre for sportswear and some underwear. Microfibre should be washed at 40C and without fabric softener. Fabric softener can affect the elasticity of clothes.

Modal is made of cellulose fibre that provides excellent durability, softness and shine. We recommend machine washing at 40.