How to measure
1
Height
Place feet together flat on floor, measure from the top of the head to the ground without shoes.
2
Bust
Measure around fullest part of your bust.
3
Waist
Measure around the narrowest part of the waist.
4
Hips
Stand with your feet together measuring around your hips at the widest part.
Maternity Size Chart
*All our Maternity styles are sized according to your pre-pregnancy size, with added room for your growing bump during pregnancy.
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
EU |
36 |
38 |
40 |
42 |
Bust in cm (pre-pregnancy) |
80 |
85 |
90 |
95 |
Bust in cm (fullest part) |
84 |
89 |
94 |
99 |
Waist in cm (pre-pregnancy) |
64 |
69 |
74 |
79 |
Bump circum. in cm (1st-3rd trimester) |
87-89 |
92-101 |
97-106 |
102-111 |
Hip in cm (pre-pregnancy) |
88 |
93 |
98 |
103 |
Low hip in cm |
92 |
97 |
103 |
107 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
EU |
44 |
46 |
48 |
Bust in cm (pre-pregnancy) |
100 |
106 |
112 |
Bust in cm (fullest part) |
104 |
110 |
116 |
Waist in cm (pre-pregnancy) |
84 |
90 |
96 |
Bump circum. in cm (1st-3rd trimester) |
107-116 |
112-121 |
117-126 |
Hip in cm (pre-pregnancy) |
108 |
114 |
120 |
Low hip in cm |
112 |
118 |
124 |
Belts Size Chart
Size |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
Belt |
8-10 |
12-14 |
16-18 |
20-22 |
Bra Size Chart
Bra Fitting
There are great differences in the shape, spacing and size of women's breasts. This is not an exact science, so experiment to find the right combination of size and style for you.
Measure Bra Size/Underband
Place the tape fabric measure around your rib cage under the bust, it should be firm but comfortable.
Measure Cup Size/Full Bust
Measure the bust at its fullest part, ensure the tape is horizontal and not too tight or your cup size will be inaccurate.
- Step 1: Find your underband size
- Step 2: Look across to find your cup size
*All measurements are in cm
Step 1 |
Step 2 |
Underband |
Bra size |
Cup AA |
Cup A |
Cup B |
53-57 |
28 |
70-72 |
72-74 |
74-76 |
53-57 |
30 |
75-77 |
77-79 |
79-81 |
68-72 |
32 |
80-82 |
82-84 |
84-86 |
73-77 |
34 |
85-87 |
87-89 |
89-91 |
78-82 |
36 |
95-97 |
92-94 |
94-96 |
83-87 |
38 |
|
97-99 |
99-101 |
88-92 |
40 |
|
102-104 |
104-106 |
93-97 |
42 |
|
107-109 |
109-111 |
Step 1 |
Step 2 |
Underband |
Bra size |
Cup C |
Cup D |
Cup DD |
68-72 |
32 |
86-88 |
88-90 |
90-92 |
73-77 |
34 |
91-93 |
93-95 |
95-97 |
78-82 |
36 |
96-98 |
98-100 |
100-102 |
83-87 |
38 |
101-103 |
103-105 |
105-107 |
88-92 |
40 |
106-108 |
108-110 |
110-112 |
93-97 |
42 |
111-113 |
113-115 |
115-117 |
Step 1 |
Step 2 |
Underband |
Bra size |
Cup E |
Cup F |
Cup G |
68-72 |
32 |
92-94 |
94-96 |
96-98 |
73-77 |
34 |
97-99 |
99-101 |
101-103 |
78-82 |
36 |
102-104 |
104-106 |
106-108 |
83-87 |
38 |
107-109 |
109-111 |
111-113 |
88-92 |
40 |
112-114 |
114-116 |
116-118 |
93-97 |
42 |
117-119 |
119-121 |
121-200 |
Bra Style Shape Guide
Standard Bras
Full Cup
Gives great support it has thicker straps ideal for bigger busts.
Balconette
Designed to give an uplift, ¾ coverage, straps are set further apart.
Plunge
Gives the appearance of incresed cleavage. Low cut in the centre.
Soft Cup (Teen Bras)
The bras gives support to growing breasts.
Smooth line & T-Shirt
Bras that have moulded, seamless or smooth cups. Ideal for wearing under tighter tops.
Basques & Bustier
Designed to fl atter the body.
Minimisers & Full Support
Reduces the prominence of your breast with greater support.
Strapless & Multi-way
Bras with no (or detachable x over, halter straps giving you yhe freedom to wear whatever outfit you want.
Sports
Designed to be supportive & comfortable to wear during all types of physical activity.
Specialist Bras
Post Mastectomy
Specially designed to suit your needs after a mastectomy.
Maternity/Feeding
Designed to be comfortable and practical for expectant mothers/nursing mothers.
Briefs Size Chart
- Measure natural waist. Keep the tape measure taut.
- Put tape measure around the fullest part of your bottom at the top of your leg, approx 20cm or 8" below your natural waistline.
*Measurements are in inches
8-10 |
12-14 |
16-18 |
20-22 |
Waist |
24-26 |
28-30 |
32-34 |
36-38 |
Hip |
34-36 |
38-40 |
42-44 |
46-48 |
24-26 |
|
|
|
Waist |
24-26 |
|
|
|
Hip |
50-52 |
|
|
|
*Measurements are in cms
36-38 |
40-42 |
44-46 |
48-50 |
Waist |
61-66 |
71-76 |
81-86 |
91-96 |
Hip |
86-91 |
96-101 |
106-111 |
116-121 |
52-54 |
|
|
|
Waist |
101-106 |
|
|
|
Hip |
126-131 |
|
|
|
S |
M |
L |
UK |
8-10 |
12-14 |
16-18 |
EU |
36-38 |
40-42 |
44-46 |
XL |
XXL |
|
UK |
20-22 |
24-26 |
|
EU |
48-50 |
52-54 |
|
Brief Style Shape Guide
Classic Short
Waist sits slightly below the navel, gives good back coverage.
Low Rise Short
Sits lower on the hip shallower side seams.
Bikini
Waist sits low on the hip, shallow side seams.
Thong
Waist sits generally lower on the hip, side seams & back width vary according to style.
Brazilian
Waist height generally deeper, with shorter back coverage.
Full Brief
Waist sits slightly below navel, deep side seams good back coverage.
Hi-Leg Brief
Waist height and side seams vary according to style, good back coverage.
Dresses Size Chart
*Measurements are in inches
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
Bust |
31.25 |
32.25 |
34.25 |
36.25 |
Waist |
24.25 |
25.25 |
27.25 |
29 |
Hip |
34 |
35 |
37 |
39 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
Bust |
38.25 |
40.25 |
42.5 |
45 |
Waist |
31 |
33 |
35.5 |
37.75 |
Hip |
41 |
43 |
45.25 |
47.75 |
22 |
24 |
26 |
28 |
Bust |
47.25 |
49.5 |
52 |
54.25 |
Waist |
40.25 |
42.5 |
45 |
47.25 |
Hip |
50 |
52.5 |
54.75 |
57 |
*Measurements are in cm
34 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
Bust |
79.5 |
82 |
87 |
92 |
Waist |
61.5 |
64 |
69 |
74 |
Hip |
86.5 |
89 |
94 |
99 |
42 |
44 |
46 |
48 |
Bust |
97 |
102 |
108 |
114 |
Waist |
79 |
84 |
90 |
96 |
Hip |
104 |
108 |
115 |
121 |
50 |
52 |
54 |
56 |
Bust |
120 |
126 |
132 |
138 |
Waist |
102 |
108 |
114 |
120 |
Hip |
127 |
133 |
139 |
145 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
Thigh |
83.2 |
84.1 |
85 |
Mid thigh |
88.2 |
89.1 |
90 |
Above knee |
95 |
95 |
95 |
On knee |
99 |
99 |
99 |
Below knee |
103 |
103 |
103 |
Midi |
115 |
115 |
115 |
Ankle |
145 |
145 |
145 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
Thigh |
86.5 |
88 |
89.5 |
Mid thigh |
91.5 |
93 |
94.5 |
Above knee |
95 |
95 |
97 |
On knee |
99 |
99 |
99 |
Below Knee |
103 |
103 |
103 |
Midi |
115 |
115 |
115 |
Ankle |
145 |
145 |
145 |
20 |
22 |
24 |
Thigh |
91 |
92.5 |
94 |
Mid thigh |
96 |
97.5 |
99 |
Above knee |
97 |
97 |
97 |
On knee |
99 |
99 |
99 |
Below Knee |
103 |
103 |
103 |
Midi |
115 |
115 |
115 |
Ankle |
145 |
145 |
145 |
Footwear Size Chart
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
6½ |
EU |
36 |
37 |
38 |
39 |
40 |
Dot.com Footwear Size Chart
Parts of the Shoe |
|
Upper - the outer surface |
|
Lining and sock - the lining of the upper and insole which make up the inside of the footwear |
|
Outer sole - the bottom part of the shoe which suffers abrasive wear |
Materials |
|
Leather - leather with a coating of thickness 0.15mm or less |
|
Coated leather - leather with a coating of thickness greater than 0.15mm but less than a third of the overall thickness
|
|
Textile - a material which has textile fibres making up at least 80% of the weight |
|
Other materials - all other materials including leather with a coating greater than a third of the overall thickness |
Hats Size Chart
Jeans Size Chart
*Measurements are in inches
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
Waist |
24.25 |
25.25 |
27.25 |
29 |
Hip |
34 |
35 |
37 |
39 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
Waist |
31 |
33 |
35.5 |
37.75 |
Hip |
41 |
43 |
45.25 |
47.75 |
22 |
24 |
26 |
28 |
Waist |
40.25 |
42.5 |
45 |
47.75 |
Hip |
50 |
52.5 |
54.75 |
57 |
*Measurements are in cm
34 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
Waist |
61.5 |
64 |
69 |
74 |
Hip |
86.5 |
89 |
94 |
99 |
42 |
44 |
46 |
48 |
Waist |
79 |
84 |
90 |
96 |
Hip |
104 |
109 |
115 |
121 |
50 |
52 |
54 |
56 |
Waist |
102 |
108 |
114 |
120 |
Hip |
127 |
133 |
139 |
145 |
in |
cm |
Extra short |
27.5 |
70 |
Short |
29.5 |
75 |
Standard |
31.5 |
80 |
Long |
33.5 |
85 |
in |
cm |
Extra short |
26.75 |
68 |
Short |
28.75 |
73 |
Standard |
30.75 |
78 |
Long |
32.75 |
83 |
in |
cm |
Extra short |
26 |
66 |
Short |
28 |
71 |
Standard |
30 |
76 |
Long |
32 |
81 |
Nightwear Size Chart
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
Size 4-6 |
Size 8-10 |
Size 12-14 |
Size 16-18 |
Size 20-22 |
Slippers Size Chart
S |
M |
L |
Size 3-4 |
Size 5-6 |
Size 7-8 |
Shorts Size Chart
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
Thigh |
32 |
33 |
33 |
34 |
Mid thigh |
37 |
38 |
38 |
39 |
Knee |
59 |
60 |
60 |
61 |
Mid calf |
|
|
|
70 |
Ankle |
|
|
|
98 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
Thigh |
36.5 |
39 |
41.5 |
41.5 |
Mid thigh |
41.5 |
41.5 |
46.5 |
46.5 |
Knee |
62 |
62 |
64 |
64 |
22 |
24 |
|
|
Thigh |
41.5 |
41.5 |
|
|
Mid thigh |
46.5 |
46.5 |
|
|
Knee |
64 |
64 |
|
|
Skirts Size Chart
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
Thigh |
32 |
33 |
33 |
34 |
Mid thigh |
37 |
38 |
38 |
39 |
Knee |
59 |
60 |
60 |
61 |
Mid calf |
|
|
|
70 |
Ankle |
|
|
|
98 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
Thigh |
36.5 |
39 |
41.5 |
41.5 |
Mid thigh |
41.5 |
44 |
46.5 |
46.5 |
Knee |
63 |
63 |
64 |
64 |
22 |
24 |
|
|
Thigh |
41.5 |
41.5 |
|
|
Mid thigh |
46.5 |
46.5 |
|
|
Knee |
64 |
64 |
|
|
Hosiery Size Chart
*Measurements are in cm
|
Hip Measurement - Single size (cm) |
Height (cm) |
86-96 |
96-107 |
107-122 |
152-158 |
Small |
Small |
Medium |
160-163 |
Small |
Medium |
Large |
165-168 |
Medium |
Medium |
Large |
170-173 |
Medium |
Medium |
Large |
175-178 |
Large |
Large |
X Large |
|
Hip Measurement - Single size (cm) |
Height (cm) |
122-137 |
137-152 |
152-158 |
Large |
XX Large |
160-163 |
X Large |
XX Large |
165-168 |
X Large |
XX Large |
170-173 |
X Large |
XX Large |
175-178 |
XX Large |
XX Large |
|
Hip Measurement - Dual sizes (cm) |
Height (cm) |
86-96 |
96-107 |
107-122 |
152-158 |
Small/Med |
Small/Med |
Small/Med |
160-163 |
Small/Med |
Small/Med |
Med/Large |
165-168 |
Small/Med |
Small/Med |
Med/Large |
170-173 |
Small/Med |
Med/Large |
Med/Large |
175-178 |
Med/Large |
Med/Large |
Med/Large |
*Measurements are in inches
|
Hip Measurement - Single size (in) |
Height (in) |
34"-38" |
38"-42" |
42"-48" |
5'0"-5'2" |
Small |
Small |
Medium |
5'3"-5'4" |
Small |
Medium |
Large |
5'5"-5'6" |
Medium |
Medium |
Large |
5'7"-5'8" |
Medium |
Medium |
Large |
5'9"-5'10" |
Large |
Large |
X Large |
|
Hip Measurement - Single size (in) |
Height (in) |
48"-54" |
54"-60" |
5'0"-5'2" |
Large |
XX Large |
5'3"-5'4" |
X Large |
XX Large |
5'5"-5'6" |
X Large |
XX Large |
5'7"-5'8" |
X Large |
XX Large |
5'9"-5'10" |
XX Large |
XX Large |
|
Hip Measurement - Dual sizes (in) |
Height (in) |
34"-38" |
38"-42" |
42"-48" |
5'0"-5'2" |
Small/Med |
Small/Med |
Small/Med |
5'3"-5'4" |
Small/Med |
Small/Med |
Med/Large |
5'5"-5'6" |
Small/Med |
Small/Med |
Med/Large |
5'7"-5'8" |
Small/Med |
Med/Large |
Med/Large |
5'9"-5'10" |
Med/Large |
Med/Large |
Med/Large |
Socks Size Chart
One size |
UK |
3-5½ |
6-8 |
4-8 |
EU |
36-38½ |
30-42 |
37-42 |
Swimwear Size Chart
- Step 1: Find your underband size
- Step 2: Look across to find your cup size
*All measurements are in cm
Step 1 |
Step 2 |
Underband |
Bra size |
Cup AA |
Cup A |
Cup B |
53-57 |
28 |
70-72 |
72-74 |
74-76 |
53-57 |
30 |
75-77 |
77-79 |
79-81 |
68-72 |
32 |
80-82 |
82-84 |
84-86 |
73-77 |
34 |
85-87 |
87-89 |
89-91 |
78-82 |
36 |
95-97 |
92-94 |
94-96 |
83-87 |
38 |
|
97-99 |
99-101 |
88-92 |
40 |
|
102-104 |
104-106 |
93-97 |
42 |
|
107-109 |
109-111 |
Step 1 |
Step 2 |
Underband |
Bra size |
Cup C |
Cup D |
Cup DD |
68-72 |
32 |
86-88 |
88-90 |
90-92 |
73-77 |
34 |
91-93 |
93-95 |
95-97 |
78-82 |
36 |
96-98 |
98-100 |
100-102 |
83-87 |
38 |
101-103 |
103-105 |
105-107 |
88-92 |
40 |
106-108 |
108-110 |
110-112 |
93-97 |
42 |
111-113 |
113-115 |
115-117 |
Step 1 |
Step 2 |
Underband |
Bra size |
Cup E |
Cup F |
Cup G |
68-72 |
32 |
92-94 |
94-96 |
96-98 |
73-77 |
34 |
97-99 |
99-101 |
101-103 |
78-82 |
36 |
102-104 |
104-106 |
106-108 |
83-87 |
38 |
107-109 |
109-111 |
111-113 |
88-92 |
40 |
112-114 |
114-116 |
116-118 |
93-97 |
42 |
117-119 |
119-121 |
121-200 |
Style Shape Guide
*Measurements are in inches
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
Bust |
31.25 |
32.25 |
34.25 |
36.25 |
Waist |
24.25 |
25.25 |
27.25 |
29 |
Hip |
34 |
35 |
37 |
39 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
Bust |
38.25 |
40.25 |
42.5 |
45 |
Waist |
31 |
33 |
35.5 |
37.75 |
Hip |
41 |
43 |
45.25 |
47.75 |
22 |
24 |
26 |
28 |
Bust |
47.25 |
49.5 |
52 |
54.25 |
Waist |
40.25 |
42.5 |
45 |
47.25 |
Hip |
50 |
52.5 |
54.75 |
57 |
*Measurements are in cm
34 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
Bust |
79.5 |
82 |
87 |
92 |
Waist |
61.5 |
64 |
69 |
74 |
Hip |
86.5 |
89 |
94 |
99 |
42 |
44 |
46 |
48 |
Bust |
97 |
102 |
108 |
114 |
Waist |
79 |
84 |
90 |
96 |
Hip |
104 |
108 |
115 |
121 |
50 |
52 |
54 |
56 |
Bust |
120 |
126 |
132 |
138 |
Waist |
102 |
108 |
114 |
120 |
Hip |
127 |
133 |
139 |
145 |
Overbust
*Measurements are in inches
Underbust |
33-34 |
34-35 |
35-36 |
36-37 |
27.5 |
32B/C |
|
32D/DD |
|
29.5 |
|
34B/C |
|
34/DD |
31.5 |
|
|
36B/C |
|
33.5 |
|
|
|
38B/C |
Underbust |
37-38 |
38-39 |
39-40 |
40-41 |
27.5 |
32E/F |
|
|
|
29.5 |
|
34E/F |
|
|
31.5 |
36D/DD |
|
36E/F |
|
33.5 |
|
38D/DD |
|
38E/F |
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
Size 4-6 |
Size 8-10 |
Size 12-14 |
Size 16-18 |
Size 18-20 |
Tops Size Chart
*Measurements are in inches
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
Bust |
31.25 |
32.25 |
34.25 |
36.25 |
Waist |
24.25 |
25.25 |
27.25 |
29 |
Hip |
34 |
35 |
37 |
39 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
Bust |
38.25 |
40.25 |
42.5 |
45 |
Waist |
31 |
33 |
35.5 |
37.75 |
Hip |
41 |
43 |
45.25 |
47.75 |
22 |
24 |
26 |
28 |
Bust |
47.25 |
49.5 |
52 |
54.25 |
Waist |
40.25 |
42.5 |
45 |
47.25 |
Hip |
50 |
52.5 |
54.75 |
57 |
*Measurements are in cm
34 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
Bust |
79.5 |
82 |
87 |
92 |
Waist |
61.5 |
64 |
69 |
74 |
Hip |
86.5 |
89 |
94 |
99 |
42 |
44 |
46 |
48 |
Bust |
97 |
102 |
108 |
114 |
Waist |
79 |
84 |
90 |
96 |
Hip |
104 |
108 |
115 |
121 |
50 |
52 |
54 |
56 |
Bust |
120 |
126 |
132 |
138 |
Waist |
102 |
108 |
114 |
120 |
Hip |
127 |
133 |
139 |
145 |
Trousers Size Chart
*Measurements are in inches
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
Waist |
24.25 |
25.25 |
27.25 |
29 |
Hip |
34 |
35 |
37 |
39 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
Waist |
31 |
33 |
35.5 |
37.75 |
Hip |
41 |
43 |
45.25 |
47.75 |
22 |
24 |
26 |
28 |
Waist |
40.25 |
42.5 |
45 |
47.25 |
Hip |
50 |
52.5 |
54.75 |
57 |
*Measurements are in cms
34 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
Waist |
61.5 |
64 |
69 |
74 |
Hip |
86.5 |
89 |
94 |
99 |
42 |
44 |
46 |
48 |
Waist |
79 |
84 |
90 |
96 |
Hip |
104 |
108 |
115 |
121 |
50 |
52 |
54 |
56 |
Waist |
102 |
108 |
114 |
120 |
Hip |
127 |
133 |
139 |
145 |
in |
cm |
Extra short |
27.5 |
68.5 |
Short |
29.5 |
73.5 |
Standard |
31 |
78.5 |
Long |
33 |
83.5 |
in |
cm |
Extra short |
26.5 |
65 |
Short |
26.75 |
68 |
Standard |
28.75 |
73 |
Long |
30.75 |
78 |
Brands Size Chart
Mandi
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
Chest |
89 |
94 |
99 |
104 |
109 |
Waist |
72 |
77 |
82 |
87 |
92 |
Hip |
98 |
103 |
109 |
113 |
118 |
Voulez Vous
*Measurements are in inches
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
Bust |
31.25 |
33 |
34.25 |
37 |
Waist |
24.25 |
26 |
27.5 |
30 |
Hip |
33.5 |
34.5 |
36.6 |
39 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
Bust |
39 |
41 |
44 |
46.5 |
Waist |
32 |
34.5 |
37 |
39 |
Hip |
41 |
43.5 |
46 |
48.5 |
*Measurements are in cm
36 |
38 |
40 |
42 |
Bust |
80 |
84 |
88 |
94 |
Waist |
62 |
66 |
70 |
76 |
Hip |
85 |
88 |
93 |
99 |
44 |
46 |
48 |
50 |
Bust |
100 |
106 |
112 |
118 |
Waist |
82 |
88 |
94 |
100 |
Hip |
105 |
111 |
117 |
123 |
6-8 |
10-12 |
14-16 |
18-20 |
Label |
Small |
Medium |
Large |
Extra Large |
EU |
36-38 |
40-42 |
44-46 |
48-50 |
US |
4-6 |
8-10 |
12-14 |
16-18 |
Threads
16 |
18 |
20 |
Bust |
106 |
111 |
116 |
Waist |
92 |
97 |
102 |
Hips |
114 |
119 |
124 |
Back Neck |
18.9 |
19.4 |
20 |
Front neck drop |
7.4 |
7.7 |
8 |
Shoulder |
14.4 |
14.7 |
15 |
Cuff long sleeve |
19.4 |
19.7 |
20 |
Cuff short sleeve |
40.7 |
41.3 |
42 |
Arm hole (curve) |
22 |
23 |
24 |
Full length |
156 |
157 |
158 |
22 |
24 |
26 |
Bust |
121 |
126 |
131 |
Waist |
107 |
112 |
117 |
Hips |
131 |
136 |
141 |
Back Neck |
20.6 |
21.2 |
21.8 |
Front neck drop |
8.3 |
8.6 |
8.9 |
Shoulder |
15.3 |
15.6 |
15.9 |
Cuff long sleeve |
20.3 |
20.6 |
20.9 |
Cuff short sleeve |
42.6 |
43.2 |
43.8 |
Arm hole (curve) |
25 |
26 |
27 |
Full length |
158 |
160 |
161 |
*Measurements are in centimeters and total circumference. These are a basic guideline to what we follow for our clothing
Caring For Your Clothes
Washing instructions and tips
for caring for your clothes
Sorting |
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Sort garments by their colour, similar colours together whites, darks etc as coloured garments that are meant to be washed at a higher temperature can release excess dye into your wash.
- Always read the label and washing instructions before you wash your clothes.
- Close zippers and hook and loop tape fastenings before washing as delicate items may get damaged.
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Washing |
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Wash garments inside out to protect the fabric.Always follow the detergent manufacturers guideline for the amount of clothes to be washed. It is an urban myth that the more detergent you use will give you better results, it can leave residue on
the garment and cause clothing to irritate your skin.
- Wash at 30C to save energy and money (George tests at 50C to ensure the items do not shrink in the wash.)
- Using fabric conditioner will keep your clothes looking newer for longer and help keep fibres feeling smoother and softer against the skin. (Always read instructions for exceptions.)
- Use Wool/Silk detergents for delicates where it states on the care label.
- Ensure that your washing machine is full or three quarters full, this will help save energy by doing less washes. You could also lower your spin speed, use a synthetic cycle or select manually (around 800rpm) and line. Dry where ever possible.
- Where applicable, reshape your clothes whilst damp.
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Hand Washing |
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- Always ensure the detergent is dissolved in water before adding the garment, avoid excessive rubbing or wringing and rinse out carefully.
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Tumble Drying |
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- Always check to see if a garment can be tumble dried, never tumble dry a garment that shouldn't be tumble dried.
- Tumble dryers can use a lot of energy, If you are using a tumble dryer, use the maximum spin speed on your washing machine to help reduce drying times.
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Ironing |
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- Follow the instructions on the care label.
- Sort garments into similar fabric piles to reduce the need to alter temperatures on your iron.
- To avoid iron marks iron garments inside out and delicate fabrics on a lower temperature setting.
- Do not iron over prints/trims or embellished items.
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Fabric Qualities & Benefits
Cotton |
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- Cotton is a cool, breathable natural fibre, very absorbent and comfortable.
- Always try to line dry when you can and wash inside out and use fabric softeners to keep your cotton garment looking good.
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Viscose |
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- Viscose is a hardwearing fabric that is soft, comfortable and drapes well.
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Modal |
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- Modal is a type of viscose which is soft, smooth and breathable take out - and is resistant to shrinkage, it stays particularly soft through repeated washing.
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Linen |
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- Linen like cotton is a natural fibre which keeps you cool and is comfortable to wear and not clingy. It resists soiling well and is long lasting getting better with age.shrinkage, it stays particularly soft through repeated washing.
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Wool |
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- Wool is a natural fibre and keeps you warm when its cold and cool when its warm, it is a good thermal isolator and is also very absorbent.
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Polyester |
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- Polyester is very strong, durable, quick drying and easy to care for.
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Acrylic |
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- Acrylic is ideal for sportswear as it is light, quick drying and also keeps you warm.
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Lycra |
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- Lycra is a premium brand elastane it is ideal where stretch is desired giving great recovery performance in stretch garments. It is lightweight, quick drying, and breathable it is resistant to bacteria and used particularly in swimwear, hosiery, leggings & underwear.
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Nylon (Polyamide) |
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- Nylon is strong, durable and quick drying, it has the ability to stretch and is particularly good for stockings.
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Silk |
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- Is a natural fibre that has a soft handle, is tear resistant and drapes particularly well, it is kind to your skin and can be worn in all seasons.
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Angora |
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- Angora is a natural fibre and is soft, light and has a silky texture and is 8 times warmer than wool.
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Cashmere |
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- Cashmere is a natural fibre is strong and light and is extremely warm to wear.
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Jersey |
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There are three types of 'Jersey'
- Single Jersey: A single faced fabric with natural stretch and recovery.
- Interlock Jersey: A double faced fabric with more natural stretch and recovery.
- Rib Jersey: A double faced fabric with a rib appearance having a lot of stretch and recovery.
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Fluoro |
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- Wash your fluoro inside out.
- Don't use softeners.
- If line drying ensure the garment is inside out.
- The colour will fade in direct sunlight.
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Wash Care Codes
The table below will help you
to understand the wash care codes
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Cotton Wash (No Bar) - A wash tub without a bar underneath indicates that normal (maximum) washing conditions may be used at the appropriate temperature.
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Synthetics Wash (Single Bar) - A single bar beneath the wash tub indicates reduced (medium) washing conditions at the appropriate temperature.
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Wool Wash (Double Underline) - A double underline beneath the wash tub indicates much reduced (minimum) washing conditions, and is designed specifically for machine washable wool products.
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Wash by hand
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Do not bleach
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Hot iron
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Warm iron
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Cold iron
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Bar beneath the circle will indicate the solvent and the process to be used by the dry cleaner
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Do not dry clean
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May be tumble dried
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With high heat setting
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With low heat setting
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Do not tumble dry
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A cross through any symbol means "Do Not"
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