Ways to Care
We want your Trenery pieces to be loved and worn for seasons to come. To help you get the most from your investment, we’ve gathered some useful care advice from our design, fabric and knitwear teams.
Read the label
Our fabrics team test and re-test our clothes under varying washing conditions. Following the care instructions on the label is important as every garment is unique and caring for it the right way will ensure it lasts longer.
Mend
Repairing your clothes and shoes, rather than discarding them, is a simple way to help reduce clothing waste. If you're not confident mending your items at home, we recommend using an alteration service. Well-worn footwear can be taken to a cobbler for resoling, to repair a broken heel or replace any hardware.
Buy Better
An enduring wardrobe should be built on the principles of quality, versatility and of course, personal taste. At Trenery, we design clothes and accessories in cohesive colour palettes that offer a multitude of styling options. Our philosophy is that a garment should be an investment; a considered addition rather than an impulse.
Wash & Dry with Care
We recommend washing clothes at 30°C or less – it's better for your garments and significantly cuts down your energy consumption. "Cold wash" applies to temperatures at or below 30°C and most of our garments can be cared for in this way. Keep dry cleaning to a minimum and hand wash instead. Avoid tumble drying whenever possible – line drying is much gentler on clothes and at times air drying alone may be enough to refresh a garment.
Caring for Your Favourite
Fabrics & Fibres
Wool & Cashmere
Washing
We recommend you always read the care instructions, as each yarn and yarn blend will be a little different. Generally, knitwear must be treated gently, so invest in a delicate wool wash and use it sparingly. In lukewarm water, hand press the suds through the garment and let it soak for a few minutes before rinsing.
Drying
Be careful not to wring out your garment as this will stretch the fibres. Lay your knit flat on a clean towel in its natural shape, then roll up the towel and gently press down to remove excess water. To dry, lay the item flat on a clean towel away from direct sunlight.
Cool iron
Some cashmere knits contain care instructions to “cool iron” and we use this term when garments include fibres that are susceptible to heat. As cashmere is supremely delicate, we recommend setting your iron on its coolest possible temperature, as the use of a hot iron can scorch its surface hair, making it less lofty and feel scratchy.
Storing
Knits should always be neatly folded on a shelf, not hung, and resting your knitwear for 24 hours before wearing again will help it to retain its shape. Before storing your sweaters and wool coats away for the warmer months, they should be de-pilled or brushed and packed away ready for the next season. To keep moths at bay, opt for lavender-filled sachets or cedarwood blocks, which are safer, natural alternatives to mothballs, many of which contain insecticides.
Pilling
Pilling is not a sign of poor quality, but an inherent characteristic in even the most premium knitwear. Soft fibres, such as cashmere, offer a luxurious handfeel but are also more delicate and therefore prone to pilling. If you can’t resist the softness of a lofty cashmere-blend, maintain your knitwear’s appearance with a pill comb or motorised de-pilling device. A good quality yarn will settle down over time and cease to pill as much.
Linen
We love the natural feel of a rumpled linen shirt or suit that only gets better with time and wear. If you do prefer a crisper look, lightly press linen when it is slightly damp with a steam iron. Linen T-shirts may shrink slightly when washed. To avoid this always wash in cold water and steam iron to relax the natural fibres.
Cotton
Wash on cold, inside out, with similar colours. Avoid bleach and tumble drying for best results. Cotton t-shirts may shrink slightly when washed. To avoid this always wash in cold water and steam iron to relax the natural fibres.
Man-made Cellulosic fibres
Man-made Cellulosic fibres are easy to care for, but there are a few rules to follow. Always read the care instructions on the garment but, generally, we recommend hand washing in cold water separately, then leaving to dry in shade. Press with a warm iron.
Silk
A silk dress or shirt requires delicate care but can be hand washed. Avoid spot cleaning individual stains and never spray silk with perfume or deodorant. To avoid fading, silk should always be kept away from direct sunlight.
Leather
Apparel Care: We recommend using specialist leather cleaners for our leather pieces. Spot clean your leather apparel by wiping with a damp cloth, then airing away from direct sunlight and sources of heat, such as heaters or radiators. To store your leather, opt for a soft cloth garment bag, not plastic, to allow air to circulate and prevent the leather from drying out. Damp environments make leather susceptible to mildew. Do not spray perfume onto your leather as it can affect the colour and finish, which can be difficult to remove, even by a professional cleaner.
Footwear Care: To keep leather shoes looking like new, wipe away dirt with a quality leather cleaner or specialist leather wipes. Suede uppers require the occasional dry brushing to remove dirt and marks; for more stubborn stains, use a suede shampoo. Lather up with a soft brush, then wipe away excess shampoo with a light coloured cloth and allow to air dry.