Over half of discarded clothes end up in landfills or incinerated. By making small changes in how we care for clothes, we can extend their life and reduce waste.

• Wash only when necessary — airing or spot cleaning often works.
• Wool is self-cleaning: spot clean and use a sweater comb for pilling.
• Denim needs washing just a few times a year

• Turn clothes inside out before washing.
• Wash full loads at low temperatures & spin cycles.
• Use eco-labelled detergents.
• Use a laundry bag for delicate or synthetic fabrics to reduce microfibres.
• Air-dry clothes whenever possible. Tumble-dry only if necessary, and only full loads.
• Iron or steam only when needed.
• Fold knitwear instead of hanging to keep shape.

• Only dry-clean if absolutely necessary.
• Choose cleaners that offer eco-friendly alternatives like wet cleaning or CO₂ cleaning.

• Always repair before replacing.
• BRDR items can be returned for repair — we’ll do our best to mend them.

• Don’t throw away unwanted clothes.
• Pass them on to friends, family, secondhand shops, or charities.