FABRIC GUIDE

FABRIC GUIDE

The apparel and textile industries worldwide have set different standards for care labeling a product. It becomes the suppliers or manufacturers responsibility to make sure customers understand the right methods of maintaining a product.

Workwear Washing Instructions

To ensure that your workwear lasts as long as possible, we recommend that you follow the washing instructions on the clothes. For the best results, wash your workwear regularly, and don't wait too long. As well as extending the lifetime of your workwear, you also get a higher level of cleanliness so that your workwear looks more presentable for longer.


  • Only use and wash the products with closed buttons/zipper as described on the care label
  • Sort the garments according to colour and degree of soiling
  • Garments made from multi-functional fabrics must be washed separately from other finishes
  • The wash load should not exceed 70% of machine capacity
  • To reduce the possibility of insoluble soap residues being deposited on the garments, synthetic detergents are recommended
  • We recommend that garments are washed using a two-step washing cycle: Prewash at 30 °C and main wash at up to 60 °C with WOR (a water and oil-repellent product)
  • Alkalinity level should be sufficient for a good washing result but not excessive
  • We recommend a minimum of three rinses to eliminate residues
  • Only softened water should be used for washing and rinsing to avoid the formation of calcium and insoluble residues
  • Do not under any circumstances use bleaching agent/chlorine or fabric conditioner as these substances can ruin the fabric finish
  • We recommend that the garments’ protective properties are tested before re-use to ensure the full level of protection is maintained
  • Garments should have a moisture retention of 35-40% to ensure that any creases and folds can be removed during tunnel finishing.
  • Drying by means of pressing is also recommended
  • As a rule of thumb, the maximum number of washes should not exceed 50. However, much depends on the degree of soiling and wear on the fabric. The fabric is permanently guaranteed to retain its flame-limiting properties
  • If the maximum number of washes is not stated, the clothing has been tested and approved after five washes.
  • For further information about fabric content, etc., refer to the EETEE's Care Label
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