Unlike other seasonal clothing, winter outerwear is made from a variety of materials, making it difficult to wash at home.
However, if you send it to the cleaning every time, you may miss the "I want to wear it right away".
I'm Maruko Sakura, a writer for children's clothing brand PETITMIG.
If you take care of your favorite coat regularly, you can wear it neatly until the off-season.
This time, we will also introduce how to take care of your coat at home and how to take care of your eco-fur.
Recommended items to care for your coat
In order to wear a coat for a long time, care is necessary.
However, many people may end up just hanging it on a hanger so that it does not wrinkle.
If you have the tools for maintenance, future maintenance will be easier.
Recommended items for cleaning coats "Hangers that match the width of the shoulders"
After wearing the coat, hang it on the hanger and start cleaning it.
Ideally, you should use a hanger that fits your shoulder width properly.
A hanger that does not have shoulder width may lose its shape , so if possible, prepare a hanger that matches the coat.
Recommended items for cleaning coats "Clothing brushes"
A clothing brush is a must-have item that can also be used to clean chemical fiber coats and eco-furs that are prone to static electricity.
Of course, even coats made of natural materials are ideal for removing dust and dirt.
There are clothes brushes for various purposes, but if you are unsure, prepare a clothes brush with soft natural bristles.
[ Types of clothing brushes ]
- Horsehair: Clothes made of delicate materials such as cashmere and angora, which are fine and supple.
- Pork bristles: Hard bristles. It has a solid texture, but there are two types, "black pig hair" and "white pig hair".
- Black pig bristles…It is recommended for clothing such as wool and suede because it is strong.
- White pig bristles: Supple bristles, soft and delicate clothes can be used
- With static electricity removal function: Static electricity makes it difficult to remove dust and pollen, so a clothing brush with a function to remove static electricity is also recommended.
It's also a good idea to choose a clothing brush according to the material of your coat.
Recently, there are clothes brushes that can remove pills, so choose one that is easy to use (easy to grip) .
Recommended items for cleaning your coat: Dish cloths and towels
Use it when the coat is dirty or when wiping the collar or cuffs that are prone to getting dirty.
Large stains should be cleaned, but minor stains can be wiped off with a cloth or towel.
Recommended for coat care "Create a place to hang your coat"
A closet is a great place to store your coat, but we don't recommend putting it in the closet immediately after taking it off.
Let's make a place where you can take care of your coat while letting the wind pass.
How to care for your coat
Winter outerwear comes in a variety of materials.
- knit
- down
- synthetic fibers, etc.
Coats are made from a variety of materials to keep you warm in the winter.
There are many materials that are difficult to wash at home, and many people may think that cleaning is the only option.
However, in the case of children's clothes that are active and love to play outside, it is not cost effective to send them to the dry cleaners frequently...
So, here are some easy ways to make it at home.
Hang it on a hanger immediately after wearing it to let the wind through
After wearing the coat, immediately hang it on the hanger.
Even a coat made of light material has a certain amount of weight, so if you keep taking it off, it will wrinkle easily and the cotton inside will collapse.
Take out handkerchiefs and tissues from your pockets.
Handkerchiefs and tissues usually don't feel heavy, but for clothes, they are one of the causes of losing their shape.
And since the coat immediately after taking it off retains the heat of the body, the coat itself is also filled with heat.
If you leave it as it is, it will be easy for mold to grow from the humidity, so it is important to let the wind pass.
As soon as possible, hang it on a hanger that matches the width of the shoulders of the coat so that it can be ventilated .
brushing
As with any material coat, be sure to perform "brushing".
Brushing removes dirt and dust from the surface and prevents pilling .
[ Brushing method ]
- Brush in the opposite direction of the coat to remove dirt and dust caught between the hairs.
- straighten one's hair
By brushing, you can arrange the flow of fibers, so pilling will be less likely to occur.
And since it can remove not only dirt and dust between the hairs (fibers) but also invisible pollen, it is also effective in preventing hay fever.
Many people have symptoms of hay fever in spring, so many people are concerned about it from the end of winter, but pollen is also flying in autumn and winter.
Even if you don't have severe hay fever, try to avoid contact with pollen as much as possible.
Wipe off dirt from the collar and cuffs
The collar and cuffs are the areas that are most likely to get dirty.
It's not just a coat, but a shirt or blouse where you can see the dirt.
Even if it's a color that doesn't show dirt easily, you should still maintain the collar and cuffs properly.
If you do this care, it will be difficult for dirt to stick to it , so let's do it properly.
[ How to care for the collar and cuffs ]
- Lightly wipe the collar and cuffs with a damp cloth.
- If it is very dirty, lightly wipe it with a cloth soaked in a neutral detergent → Wipe off the detergent with a damp cloth (instead of rinsing).
- Dry in the shade in a well-ventilated place
Hang it with a dust cover
If you have just taken off your coat, let it air out for a while after cleaning.
If you don't plan to wear the coat for a while, you can put it in the closet to let the wind through, but if you wear the coat frequently, it's best to cover it with a dust cover and hang it in the shade .
If you leave your clothes exposed to the sun for a long time, the color will fade (discolor), so hang them in a place that is not exposed to the sun.
PETITMIG outerwear
Let me introduce PETITMIG's winter outerwear.
Children are called children of the wind, and we want them to stay warm even in the cold winter so that they don't catch a cold.
Fashionable and cute, perfect outerwear for winter.
coat T1
A check pattern wool coat with a very mature design .
Boa material is used for the lining, so you won't miss the warmth!
There are two sizes, 80-95cm and 100-120cm.
The fur on the collar is a glossy eco fur that is as elegant as real fur.
This eco-fur can be removed, so you can easily take care of it at home using the eco-fur care method I will introduce later.
vest T1
This vest is made of eco-fur, which is very soft and pleasant to the touch.
A fur vest for children that is lighter than real fur and easy to move around in.
The size range is 80, 90, 100, 110, and 120, making it ideal for children who are active in the cold.
If there are food spills, brush gently to remove dirt.
How do I care for the eco-fur on my coat?
Many coats have fur on their hoods and collars.
There are two types of fur: eco fur and real fur, and children's coats often have eco fur.
Therefore, the eco-fur part often gets dirty.
Eco-fur is also used in PETITMIG coats and vests, but PETITMIG fur is not recommended to be washed at home (by hand).
During the off-season, it is recommended that you take it out for cleaning and store it away.
Even with such eco-fur, you can maintain its luster if you take care of it at home in the same way as winter outerwear.
How to care for eco-fur "Brushing"
Brush against the flow of hair.
At that time, gently brush your hair as if removing dirt and dust from the hair .
Once the dirt and dust are removed, gently brush along the direction of the hair to smooth it out.
How to care for eco-fur in an emergency "Washing method"
PETITMIG's eco-fur basically requires only gentle brushing.
However, I would like to introduce "how to wash" as an emergency measure, such as when it gets sticky and dirty or when you can't take it out for cleaning.
However, washing by hand may damage the texture of the eco-fur , so send it to the dry cleaners as soon as possible.
How to wash eco-fur in an emergency "Brush gently before washing"
Before washing your eco-fur, gently brush it to avoid pulling it .
At the time of this brushing, if the dirt falls off, there is no need to wash.
If the dirt does not come off, we recommend sending it out for cleaning, but if you can't bring it to the cleaning, let's take care of it by hand.
How to wash eco fur in an emergency "Hand wash with neutral detergent (fashionable clothes)"
Put the specified amount of neutral detergent (fashionable clothes washing) in a basin or bucket filled with lukewarm water.
Put the eco fur in the basin (bucket) and gently "push" it .
Scrubbing can cause the hair to break or come off, so gently pressing is the basics.
If the dirt does not come off easily, soak it in lukewarm water with detergent for about 5 to 10 minutes.
How to wash eco fur in an emergency "Rinse with clean lukewarm water"
Once you've done all the washing, rinse off with clean lukewarm water.
At this time , please gently remove the detergent by "push washing" .
How to wash eco fur in an emergency "Add softener"
Prepare clean lukewarm water again and add the specified amount of fabric softener.
Let's "push wash" here as well to let it blend in.
How to wash eco-fur in an emergency "Rinse"
Rinse off with clean lukewarm water.
Again, rinse in clean lukewarm water while pressing like you would for a wash.
How to wash eco-fur in an emergency "dry"
Instead of using a hair dryer straight away, use a bath towel to remove moisture .
After that, apply a hair dryer in the same direction as the hair to make it fluffy.
How to care for your coat | Summary
This time, I introduced how to care for a coat easily at home and how to care for eco-fur.
Winter outerwear is often difficult to wash at home, so if possible, I would like to keep it clean with simple care that I can do on a regular basis.
In order to wear your favorite outfit for a long time, take care of it on a regular basis.
