Wool: read before washing
A jumper’s composition alone is not enough to choose how to wash it. Temperature, mechanical action and drying should each be checked against its care instructions.
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OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100: understanding what the label covers
A label is useful when you know what it checks. STANDARD 100 concerns substances tested for in textiles: this is different from proof of organic origin or social conditions in general.
Repairing a garment in France: start with the estimate
The Refashion bonus reduces some bills at approved repairers. For cross-border readers, the right approach is to check what repair is needed, where it will be done and how much you will still have to pay.
Clothing: three things to check before you pay
Composition, size and care answer different questions. To choose a garment you’ll really wear, it’s best to consider all three together.
Second-hand: before checking the size, check who’s selling
The same platform can bring together businesses and private individuals. When buying a second-hand garment, identifying the seller helps you understand what protections apply and prepare the right questions.
Washing: the number on the label isn’t the whole story
Maximum temperature, gentle cycle, drying: care instructions work together. Looking only at the number in the tub can mean missing essential information.
Unsold textiles: what the ban on destruction changes
Since 19 July 2026, large companies have been covered by a new European rule. It concerns what happens to unused clothes; it does not promise every customer a bargain.