Who hasn’t felt the slight discomfort of an itchy tag on the neck or side of a garment? The temptation is great to cut it off immediately for greater comfort. However, these small pieces of fabric aren’t there by chance. By removing them, you could well lose essential information and even compromise the longevity of your clothing. Let’s decipher together why it’s better to think twice before getting out the scissors!
The unknown reasons
The label, a real maintenance guide
Imagine buying a nice shirt or a wool sweater without knowing the ideal washing temperature… Result? After a wash that ‘s too hot , your garment shrinks and becomes unusable . The label contains all the necessary instructions for taking care of your clothes: washing temperature, drying, ironing, or even dry cleaning . By removing it, you risk damaging your clothes more quickly !
Tip : If the label bothers you , take a picture of it before cutting it out . This way, you’ll have a digital copy handy.
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