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I made your clothes

Slow fashion puts emphasis on the art of making clothes and the skills of the craftspeople who make them ~ Manuel crafts are an art that we have the pleasure of practicing and the honor of passing on. This is Life Gold is part of the slow fashion movement, each piece is designed and hand-sewn in Turin, Italy. Thank you for shopping Gold Berlin slow fashion designer Julia Buttkewitz 

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Laundry room ~ How to wash lycra garments

Handwashing is the best and safest way for washing activewear and lycra garments.Add delicate detergent to a sink filled with cool water. Submerge the garment and gently agitate the water with your hands to evenly distribute soap and soak up to 30 minutes. Rinse well with cool water, do not wring. Instead, press the water out of the item and lay flat to dry.If you decide to wash the clothes in a washing machine now and then, use a mesh washing bag to prevent tearing in the machine.Select the delicate cycle and use cool water and a delicate detergent. Always air-dry activewear, the heat of the dryer will reduce the fabric’s elasticity.

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