After seeing how to clean your ready-to-wear clothing to maintain quality materials and a soft feel, Meanwhile Boutique is sharing all its tips to make your ethical lingerie last as long as possible, a textile category that requires special attention due to its delicacy.
Ethical lingerie: The design
We had already offered you a top of ethical women's boxers for maximum comfort and style. But beyond boxers, Meanwhile Boutique offers a selection of committed brands presenting a wide range of ethical underwear in various shades, materials, and craftsmanship.
Ethical lingerie: Craftsmanship, a key element in garment design
In a world where authenticity and craftsmanship are making a comeback, lingerie is much more than just underwear. It tells a story, that of talented hands transforming fine materials into wearable works of art.
Many ancestral and traditional techniques are being modernized in the making of ethical lingerie. Classic styling methods such as handmade lace or embroidery are being re-adopted by brands in the production of their ethical underwear.
Ethical lingerie: The materials used
A wide range of materials allows for the creation of unique and authentic pieces. The range of fabrics to work with for an extraordinary and eco-friendly result is endless, from organic cotton to linen, as well as recycled fibers. Thus, in addition to playing with shades to offer a wider variety of models, designers also enjoy varying, or even mixing, textures.
The unique materials offered by the Meanwhile Boutique collective:
- Organic cotton
- Linen
- Recycled lace
- Upcycled materials
Ethical lingerie: Why is care important?
Investing in beautiful ethical and eco-responsible underwear is important. Beyond having a limited impact on the environment, they are made with more durable and high-quality materials. But a piece of lingerie remains an item that wears out quite easily and must be taken great care of.
Good care allows you to:
- Extend the life of your underwear
- Preserve its original appearance (softness, finishes, color)
- Avoid odors and stains
- Reduce its environmental impact, as you will replace it less often
Ethical lingerie care: Machine washing
First of all, let's agree on one point: yes, underwear can be machine washed, provided you do not exceed 30°C and wash it separately from your other textiles.
The detergent to use must be a special delicate fabric detergent and the underwear must be placed in a closed laundry bag. To avoid any snags, remember to pin your bras before putting them in the machine.
Ethical lingerie care: Hand washing
To better preserve your ethical underwear, hand washing is preferable, but it requires time and patience.
You can leave your ethical lingerie to soak in lukewarm water with Marseille soap or a special delicate fabric detergent. Careful: 5 minutes of soaking is enough! After this time, the colors may be affected. Then rinse with lukewarm, clear water, and gently squeeze out your lingerie without twisting it to avoid any deformation. Finally, let it air dry.
Ethical lingerie care: The products to prefer
Just like with your clothes, some overly aggressive products should be avoided. Overall, we use too many detergents and chemical agents to remove stains and bad odors.
When choosing a detergent or stain remover, we advise you to pay attention to several elements:
- The ingredients: prefer plant-based, hypoallergenic formulas without too much added fragrance
- The cleaning power: opt for a product that is both cleaning and gentle
- The fabric compatibility: check if the product is compatible with delicate or colored fabric
- The labels: the ISO 9001 label certifies the performance of dermatological tests and respect for the environment
Since lingerie is an even more sensitive piece to wash, we advise you to avoid adding any type of fabric softener.
Storing your ethical lingerie
To ensure a longer life for your ethical lingerie, you must take care of it daily. For delicate materials such as satin, prefer a storage bag to protect the material from dust. Also make sure you have a closed wardrobe: light is the enemy of textiles and can fade them. Place your underwear in a well-ventilated room to avoid mold and persistent odors. Finally, wash your underwear quickly if it has been in contact with sweat or aggressive products such as perfume.
The ecological aspect
Taking care of your ethical lingerie is also an ecological act. By extending its life, you limit your consumption and reduce waste. This goes hand in hand with the ethics surrounding its production: a responsibly designed product deserves an equally responsible use.
Explore our collection of ethical lingerie designed to last, thought to be both comfortable and stylish, and made in an environmentally friendly way that respects artisanal craftsmanship right now.
Written by Camille Quéval
Sources:
https://www.lingerie-sipp.com/fr/blog/articles/comment-entretenir-sa-lingerie
https://fr.simone-perele.com/pages/conseils-dentretien-lingerie
