Sustainable fashion doesn't end with the purchase. Rather, it begins with proper care. Those who treat their clothes with care ensure that they remain beautiful, functional, and wearable for many years. With LangerChen's care tips, you support longevity, quality, and conscious consumption – entirely in the spirit of slow and green fashion. This way, your sustainable jacket will remain your favorite piece for a long time.
Very important: The care instructions in your LangerChen jacket always take precedence over general recommendations. They sometimes differ significantly depending on the material, processing, and details such as tapes, membranes, or coatings. Therefore, please always read the care label first.
Remove small stains even without machine washing
Less is often more. Usually, it's enough to air out your LangerChen jacket well after wearing it, instead of washing it immediately. This protects the fibers and avoids unnecessary water consumption. Small stains can be removed locally with a damp cloth and a little ecological detergent – without machine washing. These simple care tips significantly extend the lifespan of your favorite item.
If washing is unavoidable, the next step always depends on the care label of your jacket. There you will find information on:
- whether the jacket can be turned inside out at all (for models with tapes or special coatings, this is sometimes not recommended),
- whether a gentle cycle at 30 °C is intended or if cold washing is recommended,
- whether a special sports or membrane detergent should be used.
The gentle cycle: Care tips for delicate materials
All LangerChen jackets should be washed particularly gently. The symbol for the gentle cycle on the care label is a wash tub icon with one or two horizontal bars below the tub:
- One bar = Permanent press cycle
- Two bars = Delicates cycle / Gentle cycle
These bars represent reduced mechanical stress. The machine moves the drum more gently, spins for a shorter time, and uses more water for rinsing – ideal for delicate materials like Tencel, laminated outer fabrics, softshell, or functional blended fabrics. This is where the right care tips help ensure your jacket retains its function in the long term.
When using the gentle cycle, you should also note:
- wash only a few items at a time (a full drum increases friction),
- place your jacket – if allowed by the label – in a laundry bag,
- select low spin speeds (max. 600–800 rpm),
- never use fabric softener, as it can damage fibers and membranes.
Before washing, close all zippers and untie drawstrings. Use a mild, liquid detergent without enzymes and without fabric softener. For jackets with synthetic content, a microplastic filter is recommended to catch fine fibers – another sustainable step in LangerChen's care tips.
After washing, it's best to dry your LangerChen jacket away from direct sun or heat. If the material allows, a short, low heat setting in the dryer can reactivate the impregnation. Alternatively, this can be done gently with an iron over a cloth. Again, always check the care label first.
To ensure that water continues to bead off reliably, the impregnation can be refreshed with a PFC-free spray or a wash-in impregnation. These sustainable care tips preserve the function, shape, and breathability of your jacket in the long term.
Storage, repair, and mindfulness – Awareness for Slow Fashion
Sustainable care is also evident in storage. Hang your LangerChen jacket on a sturdy, wide hanger so that it retains its shape. Store it dry, airy, and protected from light – preferably in a breathable cotton garment bag. This keeps the material supple and protected. A lavender sachet also provides natural moth protection, without chemicals.
One of the most important care tips: Repair small damages early. Loose buttons, frayed seams, or a stiff zipper can usually be easily fixed. This extends the lifespan of your clothes and preserves their value. This is also part of LangerChen's care tips, because repair instead of replacement is a basic principle of Slow Fashion.
Because sustainability begins in the wardrobe. With knowledge, mindfulness, and the right care tips from LangerChen, your favorite piece will remain beautiful for many years – and become a true statement for conscious consumption and durable fashion.
