Being sustainable isn't just about buying less, it's about buying better and taking care of what you already have. We still wear sweaters from 2019 on a daily basis (more than 200 times a year!) and they are still impeccable thanks to using quality products and following the manufacturer's washing instructions that are on each one of them.

At ZUBI, we like our garments to have several lives, so that when you no longer need them, another person can wear and enjoy them as much as you did.

1/ Don't hang it on hangers, always store it folded (folded neatly and without squeezing).

I know it's very nice to see sweaters hanging, and that we often display them like that in stores, but it's not the best way to store them. Remember that knitwear is elastic, so when hung, especially if it's made of a lot of wool, it will weigh down and stretch. Ideally, it should be stored folded, well-stretched beforehand and allowed to breathe, never compressed.

2/ Air it out before storing it.

One of the wonders of knitwear is that it breathes. It doesn't actually insulate; what it does is regulate temperature naturally, so it's in contact with you more than you think. When you get home, place it in a well-ventilated room (perhaps on a thick hanger for a while) before storing it in the closet.

3/ Wash it infrequently, but wash it well.

Normally, knitted items need washing once per season, except if they get stained, in which case they should be washed immediately. Washing knitted items is very simple, although it can sometimes seem daunting. If you're handy, do it by hand, and if not, check your washing machine carefully, because most have a wool program. These programs have the peculiarity of: washing in cold water, gently agitating the clothes rather than constantly turning them in the drum, and spinning them little. The clothes come out quite wet, so you have to take the sweaters out, place a towel on a flat surface and let them dry for a couple of days, stretching them well by hand (and turning them over every day).