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Garment care 13 Nov 2026 8 min

10 Habits That Make Clothes Last Longer

How to make clothes last longer is less about any single product and more about a handful of habits repeated through the week: how often you wash, how you dry, where you store and when you repair. None of the ten habits below is difficult, and most take less time than the routine they replace. Together they keep favourite pieces in use for longer.

Garment care 13 Nov 2026 8 min

Press-Only vs Full Clean

Press only vs full clean is a decision that comes up whenever a garment looks creased and has also been worn. A press-only service removes creases and restores shape with heat, steam and pressure. A full clean removes sweat, oils and marks first, then presses the garment to finish. Choosing the wrong one means either paying for a step the garment does not need or sealing dirt under a crisp finish.

Garment care 14 Oct 2026 8 min

How To Care For Activewear

Activewear needs a little extra care to stay fresh, functional, and ready for your next workout. From washing temperatures and detergent choices to air-drying and reducing microplastic pollution, this guide shares practical ways to extend the life of your gym kit, alongside sustainable activewear brands worth knowing.

Garment care 14 Oct 2026 7 min

How To Read Care Labels

Your laundry routine could be having a bigger impact on the planet than you think. From reducing energy and water use to tackling microplastic pollution and avoiding harmful chemicals, these six practical changes can help your clothes last longer while making everyday garment care more sustainable.

Garment care 14 Oct 2026 6 min

How to take Extra Care of your Baby’s Clothes

A wedding outfit deserves to look its best beyond one occasion. The right fabric choices, careful preparation, and proper post-event cleaning keep special pieces elegant for celebrations to come.

Garment care 14 Oct 2026 6 min

How To Care For Silk

Since our Winter wool care guide caught a lot of attention, we thought we’d make the concept into a series. This time, we’ll explore how to clean and care for silk – a task that may seem more daunting than it actually is.

Garment care 14 Oct 2026 10 min

7 Essential Tips If You’re Thinking About Going Vegan

Do you think that one more person going vegan won’t make a difference? Well, the vegans of this world beg to differ... Just by taking part in Veganuary…

Garment care 13 Oct 2026 7 min

How Caring For Your Clothes Can Help Save The Planet

Garment care 13 Oct 2026 6 min

Sustainability Series: Fighting Plastic Pollution

Plastic pollution is a challenge that reaches far beyond what we throw away. From compostable garment packaging and reusable laundry bags to tackling hidden microplastics, explore how BLANC is rethinking its operations, reducing single-use plastics, and working towards a more sustainable future.

Garment care 13 Oct 2026 9 min

The Best Green Beauty & Wellness Brands To Know About

Beauty can feel good without costing the planet. From refillable skincare to reusable essentials, these green beauty brands are rethinking everyday routines with more ethical ingredients, smarter packaging, and less waste.

Garment care 13 Oct 2026 6 min

7 Simple Steps To A Sustainable Vacation This Year & Beyond

A more thoughtful holiday starts long before you reach your destination. From greener travel choices to lighter packing and local experiences, small changes can make summer adventures kinder to the planet.

Garment care 13 Oct 2026 5 min

Treasuring Our Future Heirlooms with Rose Fulbright

Inspired by nature and a love for timeless design, Rose Fulbright creates luxurious pieces with a thoughtful story behind every print. From hand-painted fabrics to local craftsmanship, her approach brings together artistry, sustainability, and style made to last.