How to Care for Your Streetwear: The Complete Guide

Why is maintaining your streetwear essential?

Investing in quality streetwear pieces is good. Maintaining them properly so they last for years is even better. A poorly washed sweatshirt can shrink, lose its color, or become misshapen. Here's our complete guide to taking care of your streetwear wardrobe.

1. Read the labels first

Every garment has a care label with symbols. Before washing an item for the first time, take 30 seconds to read it. Key symbols to know:

• Tub with number — maximum wash temperature
• Triangle — bleaching (crossed out = forbidden)
• Square with circle — tumble drying (crossed out = forbidden)
• Iron — ironing allowed and temperature

2. Care for sweatshirts and hoodies

Sweatshirts and hoodies are the most worn streetwear items. To preserve them:

• Wash at a maximum of 30°C on a delicate cycle
• Turn them inside out before washing to protect prints and colors
• Use a mild detergent without bleach
• Dry flat or on a hanger — never in a machine to avoid shrinking
• Store them folded rather than on hangers to prevent shoulder deformation

3. Care for cargo pants and sarouel pants

Loose-fitting pants made of polyester or cotton blend are generally easy to care for:

• Wash at 30-40°C depending on the label
• Turn inside out before washing to preserve color
• Preferably hang dry
• Iron at a moderate temperature if necessary, inside out

4. Care for sneakers

Your sneakers deserve special attention:

• Regular cleaning: use a soft brush and a specific sneaker cleaner
• Soles: clean with an old toothbrush and Marseille soap
• Mesh and fabric: hand wash in cold water, never in a machine
• Leather and synthetic leather: wipe with a damp cloth and apply a nourishing product
• Drying: always air dry, never near a heat source
• Storage: in their box or with shoe trees to maintain their shape

5. Care for accessories and jewelry

For your jewelry and accessories:

• Metal chains and bracelets: wipe after each wear with a soft cloth, store in a pouch
• Synthetic leather jewelry: avoid contact with water and chemicals
• Caps: hand wash with a damp sponge and mild soap, dry on a rounded support to maintain shape
• Bags and pouches: wipe regularly and store stuffed with tissue paper to maintain shape

6. General tips for extending the life of your clothes

• Wash less often — each wash wears out fibers. Air your clothes between wears instead
• Sort by color — always separate dark colors from light ones
• Use laundry bags for delicate items
• Store properly — away from light and humidity
• Repair quickly — a small snag repaired immediately prevents more significant damage

Conclusion

Properly maintaining your streetwear extends its lifespan and preserves your investment. A few simple steps are enough to keep your pieces looking new season after season. Discover our men's collection, our women's collection, and our sneakers to complete your streetwear wardrobe.