Henne believe caring for our clothing has a positive environmental impact on the overall garments footprint.
PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE
Care for your Henne.
Henne believe caring for our clothing has a positive environmental impact on the overall garments footprint – that does not end after you purchase a piece. It’s always better to repair a garment and extend its life before you replace it.
OUR MATERIALS
How to care.
We encourage taking a mindful approach on the frequency of washing our pieces, ensuring each piece is carefully stored when not being worn and repairing rather than throwing away. Please find below our detailed approach for mindfully caring for our pieces.
Washing
Take a mindful approach to washing and do only when is necessary. Always read the care label, as each garment has different needs to ensure it stays in its best condition, but ensure exploring spot cleaning first, airing and misting before defaulting into the washing machine. We like to keep it simple: turn your clothes inside out, use cold and low spin cycles over hot and high spin ones, and use mesh bags for delicate items.
Storing
Storing your summer or winter clothes when not in use to make use of your whole wardrobe space is a great way to give you space back each season. Knits and sweaters should always be folded. Tailored trousers should be hung along the crease mark rather than the side seam. Keep your shirts, blouses and jackets hung on good quality hangers which will help them to stay fresh and will prevent wrinkling.
Steaming
Handheld steamers are a great alternative to washing and ironing, they help to refresh your clothes by getting rid of odours and some bacteria and they are a quick way to get rid of creases and wrinkles without pressing the fabric.
Repairing
Think about repairing before throwing away. Replacing loose buttons, darning (replacing a fabric fibre with a new yarn), mending holes or loose yarns caused by jewellery or sharp items or simply removing pilling are easy ways to repair and care for your most loved items. We encourage you to invest on a pilling remover or sweater comb as it will come handy for your wool and cashmere pieces. Remember pilling is not always a sign of poor quality, is in fact a natural reaction that occurs when usually loosely spun and short yarns rub during wear.
OUR MATERIALS
The Do's & Dont's.
VISCOSE
Viscose is derived from wood pulp or cellulose from fast growing, regenerative trees, such as eucalyptus, beech and pine. It can also be made from sugar cane or plants like bamboo. Is a great option if you are looking for a lightweight material with a nice drape, lustrous finish, and a soft feel – think of our Anika Top. Is easy to wash, has great moisture absorption and retains colour over time well. We also love using viscose blended with other yarns in suiting and knitwear, for added softness and drape.
DO:
- Always refer to care label – some viscose and viscose blends should only be dry cleaned.
- Select a delicate cycle on your washing machine and ensure water temperature is cold and spin is on low.
- Lay the item flat in its natural shape on a drying rack.
- Knit and knitwear items like our Argo Knit Top, Elke Top or Classic Racer Tank should be stored folded to prevent stretching or distorting.
- If you find they've gotten a touch smaller, a warm steam (not iron) will bring them back to shape as viscose will grow with heat. If you don't have a steamer - place you iron a few inches from the fabric and spray the steam towards it.
DON'T:
- Do not wring as it tends to break the fibres.
- Never place viscose or viscose blend items in the dryer. Viscose will shrink.
COTTON
Cotton is a natural staple fibre, which means it is composed of different, varying lengths of fibres. It grows in a form known as a ball around the seeds of the cotton plant, a shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions around the world. Is a kind fibre to the skin that offers breathability, lightness, durability and good moisture-absorbing properties. We use 100% cotton throughout some of our Essential pieces, Sweatshirts, Trackpants and Denim as well as blended with other fibres in Knitwear & Pants.
DO:
- Always refer to care label.
- Pre-treat your cotton garments to remove stain spots or specific regions exposed to sweat and antiperspirant (armpits and neckline areas)
- Wash in cold water, (30°C or below) whether using a washing machine or washing by hand and ensure colours are separated.
- 100% Cotton clothes may shrink if put in the dryer on a high setting- always use a low setting. Most cotton blends should be able to survive a low setting drying cycle shrink free.
DON'T:
- Mix cotton-coloured garments with white’s.
- Do not use hot water as it may shrink the fibres.
- Never use high heat in the dryer or use very hot iron to remove wrinkles.
TENCEL
TENCEL™ is the trademarked name for Lyocell. This is a semi-synthetic fibre made of wood pulp from farmed eucalyptus trees that are traceable to managed forests The eucalyptus trees are grown on farms where no old growth forests, genetic manipulation, or pesticides are used. Tencel is soft and silky, with a lovely drape. It is very finely spun which makes it feels high quality to touch. We love this fabrication and how it performs blended with other fibres for pants and jackets. Our Carson Pant for example is made of cotton and Tencel – which gives extra drape and softness to a tailored-like pant.
DO:
- Always refer to care label.
- Pre-treat your Tencel garments to remove stain spots or specific regions exposed to sweat and antiperspirant (armpits and neckline areas)
- Wash in cold water, (30°C or below) whether using a washing machine or washing by hand and ensure colours are separated.Tencel clothes may shrink if put in the dryer on a high setting- always use a low setting. Most cotton blends should be able to survive a low setting drying cycle shrink free.
DON'T:
- Mix cotton-coloured garments with white’s.
- Do not use hot water as it may shrink the fibres.
POLYESTER & RECYCLED POLYESTER
Polyester is a generalised term for any fabric or textile, which is made using man -made polymer yarns or fibres. Modern, high grade and good polyester blends can feel and look as beautiful as real silk or wool, while offering durability and ease of care It is a very durable fibre, which is tear-proof and abrasion resistant, though it can be prone to pilling. It is designed to absorb moisture but not retain it which makes it ideal for activewear garments used for workouts. Its properties also make it useful for long-lasting outerwear pieces.
Recycled polyester can be produced from pre-consumer or post-consumer waste like plastic bottles, that is broken down into small chips then spun into yarn. This new yarn helps reduce the amount of used plastic in landfills and can be recycled again if ever discarded. The shell of our Puffer Jackets is made from recycled polyester.
DO:
- Always refer to care label. Different polyester and blends might require dry or spot cleaning.
- Select a standard cycle on your washing machine. Opt for cool water. Polyester is heat sensitive and high temperatures can cause it to melt, shrink or deform.
- To minimize the need for ironing, garments should be hung immediately after drying.
DON'T:
- Never use high heat in the dryer or use very hot iron to remove wrinkles.
VEGAN LEATHER
Vegan leather is a material that mimics leather but is created from artificial or plant products instead of animal skins. Henne’s vegan leather is made of to look and feel like leather but cruelty-free. We have worked closely with our mills & suppliers to find a soft, stable and durable coating quality that executes so well on styles like our Elina or Sanna Pants. Our vegan leather is made of 100% polyurethane.
DO:
- Always refer to care label.
- Spot clean with mild soap and water using a gentle cloth.
- Freshen between cleaning using a clothing mist with antibacterial properties that can also remove odour.
DON'T:
- Do not machine wash our Henne’s Vegan leather items as this will wear on the surface finish.
- Do not tumble dry or iron.
- Do not leave exposed to direct sunlight over long periods of time.
WOOL & ACRYLIC
Wool is a natural fibre that is obtained from sheep and other hairy mammals, like goats, (cashmere and mohair) rabbits, ( angora ) camels, ( alpaca ) yaks (yak wool), etc. Wool is known for its durability and thermally insulating properties, but it is also temperature-regulating to stay cool when it’s warm. When it is woven into textiles, wool has a natural waviness called “crimp.” This crimp contributes to wool’s insulative properties, which exist because the bulkiness of wool naturally traps air
We love 100% wool for warmth and comfort as well as wool blends that offer stability and shape retention from fibres like nylon or polyester. Wool fibres are not only used in our knitwear, but also on our suiting, tailoring and outerwear. Woven woollen fabrics can be eased perfectly into shape into jacket or coats.
Acrylic is a man -made polymer fibre. Fibres can be formed from wet or dry spinning and after texturising them, acrylic fibres can have a light bulky wool-like handle and overall wool-like aesthetics, including soft, flexible, lightweight and lofty yarns. It was originally created as a a wool alternative and today is widely used across sportswear and knitwear. Acrylic offers warmth without being heavy, takes colour well and is easy to wash and care for.
DO:
- Wash your knitwear by hand or on gentle cycle with like colours.
- Only use wool friendly detergents and avoid stain removers and bleach.
- If you are hand washing, get rid of excess water by rolling your knit on a clean towel on flat surface and press gently to absorb the water.
- Always store your knits folded.
- Pilling of wool, especially cashmere & mohair is normal and is a natural reaction specially on any loosely/short spun yarns when the fibres are exposed to rubbing during wear. Pilling can be easily removed with a sweater comb or a pilling remover.
DON'T:
- Do not wring.
- Do not hang knitwear – it will distort the shape.
NYLON OR POLYAMIDE
Nylon is a whole family of very similar types of materials called polyamides. A nylon polymer is made by reacting together two large molecules using heat and pressure from an industrial-strength kettle. This chemical reaction forms a large polymer—in the form of a sheet of nylon that is then broken into chips, melted, and drawn through spinneret to produce individual strands – in a very similar way to polyester yarn production. Is very resilient, (springing back into shape) resist wrinkling, dries quickly and is easy to wash and care, which makes the perfect fabrication for our seamless pieces.
DO:
- Always refer to care label. Different nylon fibres and blends might require dry or spot cleaning.
- Select a standard cycle on your washing machine. Opt for cool water. Nylon is heat sensitive and high temperatures can cause it to melt, shrink or deform.
- To minimize the need for ironing, garments should be hung immediately after drying.
DON'T:
- Never use high heat in the dryer or use very hot iron to remove wrinkles.
DENIM
DO:
- Henne denim is made of 100% Cotton twill – a robust base cloth that will survive the conventional washing machine. There is nothing wrong with washing denim but doing it less often will prolong it’s life and will lower your laundry’s impact on the environment.
- Airing, steaming or spot cleaning stains so that you get more wears between washing.
- Always turn jeans inside out before placing them in the washing machine, this prevents fading and snagging with other items in the load.
- Hand or machine wash in cold water on a gentle cycle. Cool and cold water is best to retain colour and shape.
- Wash with similar colours.
- Lay the garments out to dry, flat and in the shade. You can soften them by steaming or ironing the garment inside out.
DON'T:
- Never wash white denim and blue denim together.
- Never wash white denim and black denim together.
- Avoid tumble dry, this could shrink & damage the fibres.
- Don’t use fabric softner.
SEAMLESS
DO:
- Always refer to care label.
- Our seamless garments are currently made of 100% polyamide so be sure to wash in low temperatures.
- Pre-treat stains, if necessary, before putting them in the wash.
- Cold machine or hand wash. We recommend washing inside out.
- Air drying is best to avoid damage from the heat in the dryer. The high heat from the dryer can warp individual strands and weaken the material.
- Use with caution around rings and other sharp objects when you are putting them on.
DON'T:
- Do not tumble dry.
HEAVY HARDWARE
DO:
- Always refer to care label as the washing cycle and temperature will change based on fabric composition.
- For styles such as our Billie Top, we recommend using a mesh bag, turning garment inside out if machine washing. Use cold water and a low spin cycle.
- If hand washing do not soak for longer periods of time.
- Dry flat.
DON'T:
- For Viscose and viscose blends, do not tumble dry.
PUFFER JACKETS
- Always refer to care label.
- Our Arlo Puffer & Arlo Longline Puffer shouldn’t be washed to often; frequent washing makes the filling lose its fluffiness. Instead, we recommend you airing, misting it and always start with spot cleaning.
- Cold hand wash and line dry.