Experts from clothing brand Superdry have unveiled their insider tips and tricks for helping your clothes last longer and maintain their quality. The experts have also disclosed several industry secrets - including warning against a surprising item that could be ruining them. According to Superdry, wire hangers should be avoided.
This is because of how much they can wreck the quality of your clothes, including stretching them. The experts say you should always store your clothes correctly to maintain their shape and condition. For example, knitwear should be folded and stored on a shelf instead of hanging to prevent stretching.
Deborah Painting, Head of Quality and Technical from Superdry, says: "Another key thing to remember when storing your clothes is to make sure you use hangers that are designed to properly support the weight and shape of each garment. Using a cheap wire hanger for your expensive blazer is going to ruin its shape. "Instead, you should consider investing in a proper jacket hanger that will keep the correct shape.
And always make use of the hanging loops that you find inside your clothes – they’ve been added for a reason: to help keep garments in the right position when they’re on the hanger, supporting the weight and stopping fabrics from stretching and distorting." Deborah has shared seven other top tips to make your clothes last longer: Over-washing your clothes can lead to unnecessary stretching and wear. Instead, consider rotating the clothes yo.
