You’ve received your new custom team apparel from PROLOOK. Now that you have your hands on it, you might be wondering how you can help reduce its carbon footprint while also keeping it in top shape. By making small changes in the way you care for your custom team apparel, you can contribute to a greener future while enjoying the benefits of high-quality, long-lasting clothing. Below are several tips to make your uniforms last longer while using less energy to care for them, saving you money and helping the environment.
Wash in Cold
One of the main sources of energy usage that goes into the care of a garment comes from hot water. Heating water takes a lot of energy, so switching your washes to cold can help out the planet—and your power bill! Plus, washing in cold helps keep your uniforms in better condition. See our material care guide for more tips to keep your custom team apparel BUILT. BETTER.
Skip the Dryer
Polyester, a type of fabric found in most of our products, is sensitive to high heat. High heat exposure can warp, deform, or even melt your polyester clothing. To avoid this, and keep your custom team apparel lasting longer, opt to hang dry your PROLOOK items. Just like washing in cold, this can save your wallet too by reducing the amount of energy that you use.
Opt to Repair Instead of Replace
Our uniforms are built to last. While every uniform needs to be replaced at some point, they are often replaced long before the end of their lifespan. For small rips and tears, take your clothing to a seamster, or even try sewing it up yourself! Taking proper care of your garments and opting to repair them instead of replacing them can help you save money and help the environment.
Have any other tips for how to reduce the environmental impact of clothing as you use it? Comment down below! By being more conscientious about how we treat our clothing, we can keep it better for longer, and work to reduce the impacts of the apparel industry on our planet. Together we can be BUILT. BETTER. Together we can be BUILT. GREENER.
