Clothing Care Guide

Wash Less.

Throwing your clothes in the washing basket is often more of a night-time ritual than anything else. Most of the time, a bit of time hanging outside in the sun is enough to freshen up most garments, as ultraviolet light from the sun has disinfectant properties that can help kill bacteria. Not only is this excellent for the environment, saving a whole lot of water and energy, but washing your clothes less prolongs the lifetime of your garment as the heat and abrasion involved in laundering are reduced. 
 
If you need to treat a stain, instead of throwing a whole garment in the wash, try spot-treating it instead. Remember, the faster you treat a stain, the more likely it is to be eliminated—so work fast! Spot-treating is far kinder to the planet, your garment, and your wallet, too. Plus, a more targeted clean stands a much better chance against that stain on your favorite tee.

Fill your washing machine.

Wait until you have enough to fill your machine comfortably with like pieces. Avoid overfilling your machine, as heavy loads cause friction, which wears clothes out faster and may also result in poorly washed garments.

Read the care label.

Care labels are there for a reason, so make sure you read them carefully. All of our garments come with a QR code printed inside the neckline. Scanning the code will lead you to our care instruction page. Please pay special attention to our outerwear and hat care instructions, as they have more specific washing instructions. They both prefer to be spot-cleaned instead of being put through the washing machine, so opt for this instead.

Sort accordingly.

All garments are not made equal, so treat them as such. Sort your laundry to make sure you’re washing similar colors and types (heavier versus more delicate garments) together to avoid laundry casualties. An important thing to remember is to make sure no garments will cause harm to others mid-wash—close zippers, remove anything from pockets, unbutton buttons, etc. Also, remember that our hats and outerwear should not go through the washing machine.

Don't dry clean.

Traditional dry-cleaning is generally pretty harsh on the environment, and most dry-cleaners use the chemical Perc, which causes health issues and contributes to air pollution — so it’s really not a great option for anyone. Luckily, none of our garments require dry-cleaning so this can be avoided altogether.

Reduce microplastics.

Microplastics are small pieces of plastic, less than 5mm in length, that have unfortunately made our waterways and oceans their home as a result of plastic pollution. Many synthetic fabrics, such as polyester and nylon, shed microplastics when they’re put through the wash. They’re then flushed out in our water supply, entering the aquatic ecosystem and damaging plant and animal life. Luckily, the majority of our garments are made of 100% natural fibers, which means they’re biodegradable and break down. However, for the small portion of synthetic fabrics used and for other synthetic items in your wardrobe, we recommend using a Guppy Friend washing bag. The Guppy Friend collects microplastics that come off garments in the wash and prevents the microplastics from getting out into the water supply.

When there's no life left.

Being responsible for your garments when they’re no longer able to be worn plays a massive part in looking after our planet. Around 75% of garments are sent to landfill by consumers, which means most of our clothes get put in a pile and generate methane as the waste decomposes. Methane is known to be 25 times more efficient than CO2 at trapping radiation, making it a huge global warming problem. So, when you need to dispose of them, leaving them to decompose in your compost bin or garden is a great alternative. 


When it comes to our garments, over 90% are made from 100% natural fibers and, therefore, will decompose. All you need to do is remove any non-natural fabric parts like thread (this can also be removed after the fabric has decomposed), labels, buttons, zippers, or snaps, and shred the fabric as much as possible (smaller pieces will decompose faster). Next, pop the shredded fabric in your compost bin or bury it in your garden, mixing two parts soil with 1 part fabric. Within a year, the fabric should have decomposed. 

For the small handful of our garments that aren’t made of 100% natural fibers, try to repurpose them when they’re at the end of their (first) life. Cut them up into rags and use them as cleaning cloths, get creative and fashion them into produce bags, or use them as cushion stuffing. There are plenty of options to extend the lifecycle of your garments, saving you from making additional purchases and, therefore, reducing your environmental impact.

Choose a cool washing setting.

Modern washing machines and washing powder can do impressive cleaning using low temperatures. This is not only better for the environment, but it also puts less stress on your garments, prolonging their lives. The majority of your Stupidbubble wardrobe will benefit from a cool wash.

Clothing Care Remarks.

Nothing lasts forever, not even you. However, just like jewelry, houses, and cars, clothing can be passed on, but ONLY if you take care of them. Take care of your Stupidbubble pieces and accomplish something great in them. Remember Michael Jackson's red-and-black leather jacket worn in the Thriller music video, sold for $1.8 million.