TOP 10 FABRIC CARE TIPS

  • 1

    WASH AND DRY YOUR GARMENTS INSIDE OUT

    Prevent colours and darks from fading, embroideries, protect prints, buttons, zippers and prolong the life of a garment.

  • 2

    FOLLOW THE LABELS' PRESCRIBED DIRECTIONS

    Click here to download the CG Fabric Care Symbols Reference Guide (PDF).

  • 3

    WASH AND DRY COLOURS & FABRICS SEPARATELY

    Group by lights, colours, darks, extra soiled, and super linty (like terry towels).

  • 4

    ZIP ZIPPERS, TIE TIES, UNROLL CUFFS AND EMPTY POCKETS

    Save your clothes from snags and stowed away surprises.

  • 5

    PRE-TREAT STAINS BEFORE WASHING

    Click here to download the CG Stain Removal Guide for helpful pointers.

  • 6

    USE THE RECOMMENDED AMOUNT OF DETERGENT

    Too much won't rinse out and too little won't clean well. Ensure powders are fully disolved.

  • 7

    DISTRIBUTE CLOTHES EVENLY AND LOOSELY

    Leaving room for the clothes to move can shorten your wash time, except for the dirtiest loads. 6 min is usually a sufficient wash time.

  • 8

    CHOOSE THE CORRECT WASH CYCLE

    • REGULAR: HIGH AGITATION & SPIN
      For heavy cottons and very dirty loads.

    • PERMANENT-PRESS
      For average loads, generally easier on clothes.

    • DELICATES: GENTLE AGITATION & SPIN
      For lightweight, sheer, or loosely woven loads.

  • 9

    CHOOSE THE CORRECT WATER TEMPERATURE

    Cool wash (30C) to prevent fading in colours and darks.

  • 10

    CHOOSE THE CORRECT DRYER SETTING

    Choose the setting appropriate for cycle time, or temperature. Click here to download the CG Fabric Care Symbols Reference Guide (PDF).

RESOURCES (PDF)

STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE

Tips & Tricks to removing the toughest stains.

FABRIC CARE SYMBOLS

Your one-stop reference for fabric care symbols and what they mean to your clothes.