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It is important to take good care of your KARL products to extend their life-cycle. And, because KARL CARES we hold ourselves accountable for the products we make.
With this product care guide, we want to help you care for your products in a kinder way for the environment, your products and you.

LEATHER
HOW TO CLEAN AND TAKE CARE OF LEATHER*
- To remove light stains, wipe with a slightly damp cloth. Otherwise, the garment should be taken to a leather specialist or dry cleaner. Clean your leather regularly.
- Avoid direct sunlight exposure for extended periods. Sun can dry out the leather, which causes it to become brittle.
- Keep leather away from humidity, heat and chemicals, and protect it from rain.
- Soft leather can scratch easily; avoid rough surfaces that can damage it.
- Store leather garments on padded hangers and cover them with a dust bag. While travelling, roll leather garments to avoid creasing.
- Hang leather garments to ventilate.
- As leather is a natural material, different color shades can occur.
* Always refer to the garment’s care label, which holds the most up-to-date and relevant information for that specific garment.
LEATHER
HOW TO CLEAN AND TAKE CARE OF LEATHER*
- To remove light stains, wipe with a slightly damp cloth. Otherwise, the garment should be taken to a leather specialist or dry cleaner. Clean your leather regularly.
- Avoid direct sunlight exposure for extended periods. Sun can dry out the leather, which causes it to become brittle.
- Keep leather away from humidity, heat and chemicals, and protect it from rain.
- Soft leather can scratch easily; avoid rough surfaces that can damage it.
- Store leather garments on padded hangers and cover them with a dust bag. While travelling, roll leather garments to avoid creasing.
- Hang leather garments to ventilate.
- As leather is a natural material, different color shades can occur.
* Always refer to the garment’s care label, which holds the most up-to-date and relevant information for that specific garment.
POLYURETHANE & LEATHER ALTERNATIVE
HOW TO CLEAN AND TAKE CARE OF LEATHER ALTERNATIVES *
GARMENTS:
- Use a soft cloth to spot clean the garment; if needed, use a small amount of detergent or bring it to a dry cleaner.
- Do not place any object on the material, as it may cause a stain.
- Never use harsh chemicals or household cleaning products (like acetone) to clean a garment.
- PU garments can be hung to ventilate.
BAGS:
- To remove light stains, wipe with a slightly damp cloth.
- To clean a bag, never use harsh chemicals or household cleaning products like acetone.
- When not in use, store in a protective dust bag.
- MIRUM® is naturally water-resistant alternative to leather and requires no special care. It is easy to clean with soap and water.
* Always refer to the garment’s care label, which holds the most up-to-date and relevant information for that specific garment.
POLYURETHANE & LEATHER ALTERNATIVE
HOW TO CLEAN AND TAKE CARE OF LEATHER ALTERNATIVES *
GARMENTS:
- Use a soft cloth to spot clean the garment; if needed, use a small amount of detergent or bring it to a dry cleaner.
- Do not place any object on the material, as it may cause a stain.
- Never use harsh chemicals or household cleaning products (like acetone) to clean a garment.
- PU garments can be hung to ventilate.
BAGS:
- To remove light stains, wipe with a slightly damp cloth.
- To clean a bag, never use harsh chemicals or household cleaning products like acetone.
- When not in use, store in a protective dust bag.
- MIRUM® is naturally water-resistant alternative to leather and requires no special care. It is easy to clean with soap and water.
* Always refer to the garment’s care label, which holds the most up-to-date and relevant information for that specific garment.


DENIM
HOW TO CLEAN AND TAKE CARE OF DENIM *
- Denim does not require frequent washing — a few times per season is enough. This also helps to save water and is less harmful to the environment.
- In between washes, clean surface dirt with a damp cloth.
- When machine washing, use a gentle cycle with cold water (30°C) and turn the jeans inside out to prevent colour fading.
- Do not use a tumble dryer as it may cause shrinkage or damage; instead, hang the jeans to dry.
- Be careful when wearing dark and raw denim as the dye may transfer to light-colored surfaces like shirts, underwear, canvas trainers and furniture.
- An alternative to washing odorous jeans is to place them in a fridge overnight, hang them outside for a day, or hang them in a steamy shower room.
* Always refer to the garment’s care label, which holds the most up-to-date and relevant information for that specific garment.
DENIM
HOW TO CLEAN AND TAKE CARE OF DENIM *
- Denim does not require frequent washing — a few times per season is enough. This also helps to save water and is less harmful to the environment.
- In between washes, clean surface dirt with a damp cloth.
- When machine washing, use a gentle cycle with cold water (30°C) and turn the jeans inside out to prevent colour fading.
- Do not use a tumble dryer as it may cause shrinkage or damage; instead, hang the jeans to dry.
- Be careful when wearing dark and raw denim as the dye may transfer to light-colored surfaces like shirts, underwear, canvas trainers and furniture.
- An alternative to washing odorous jeans is to place them in a fridge overnight, hang them outside for a day, or hang them in a steamy shower room.
* Always refer to the garment’s care label, which holds the most up-to-date and relevant information for that specific garment.
WOOL & KNITWEAR
HOW TO CLEAN AND TAKE CARE OF WOOL *
- Wool doesn’t require frequent washing; when needed, hang it outside to ventilate
- If the garment can be machine washed, wash at 30°C or lower with a special wool detergent and the machine’s wool setting.
- Pilling occurs naturally with wear. This can be easily remedied with a pilling comb or a fabric shaver.
HOW TO CLEAN AND TAKE CARE OF KNITWEAR *
- Only machine wash when specified by the garment’s care label. Otherwise, hand-wash your knitwear.
- Knitwear garments should be dried flat on a rack with a towel underneath, to absorb water.
- Do not hang knitwear garments as they may stretch into a different shape.
* Always refer to the garment’s care label, which holds the most up-to-date and relevant information for that specific garment.
WOOL & KNITWEAR
HOW TO CLEAN AND TAKE CARE OF WOOL *
- Wool doesn’t require frequent washing; when needed, hang it outside to ventilate
- If the garment can be machine washed, wash at 30°C or lower with a special wool detergent and the machine’s wool setting.
- Pilling occurs naturally with wear. This can be easily remedied with a pilling comb or a fabric shaver.
HOW TO CLEAN AND TAKE CARE OF KNITWEAR *
- Only machine wash when specified by the garment’s care label. Otherwise, hand-wash your knitwear.
- Knitwear garments should be dried flat on a rack with a towel underneath, to absorb water.
- Do not hang knitwear garments as they may stretch into a different shape.
* Always refer to the garment’s care label, which holds the most up-to-date and relevant information for that specific garment.


COTTON
HOW TO CLEAN AND TAKE CARE OF COTTON *
- Cotton can be washed by hand or machine. Cotton garments should be washed with cold water (30°C or lower) to prevent shrinkage and to maintain optimal appearance.
- To prevent delicate items from tangling or snagging while the machine is running, put them in a mesh bag and choose a delicate wash setting.
- Pre-treat stains by applying a small amount of stain remover to the impacted area, prior to washing. To be sure the color won't be affected, first complete a patch test on an inner seam.
- As cotton may shrink in the heat of tumble dryers, it is preferably to hang it to dry. This also saves energy and is better for environment.
- If cotton garments have any prints or embellishments, please refer to the care instructions on the garment.
* Always refer to the garment’s care label, which holds the most up-to-date and relevant information for that specific garment.
COTTON
HOW TO CLEAN AND TAKE CARE OF COTTON *
- Cotton can be washed by hand or machine. Cotton garments should be washed with cold water (30°C or lower) to prevent shrinkage and to maintain optimal appearance.
- To prevent delicate items from tangling or snagging while the machine is running, put them in a mesh bag and choose a delicate wash setting.
- Pre-treat stains by applying a small amount of stain remover to the impacted area, prior to washing. To be sure the color won't be affected, first complete a patch test on an inner seam.
- As cotton may shrink in the heat of tumble dryers, it is preferably to hang it to dry. This also saves energy and is better for environment.
- If cotton garments have any prints or embellishments, please refer to the care instructions on the garment.
* Always refer to the garment’s care label, which holds the most up-to-date and relevant information for that specific garment.
SILK
HOW TO CLEAN AND TAKE CARE OF SILK *
- Silk is sensitive and should not be washed. Instead, it can be hung to ventilate, away from sunlight. Alternatively, silk garments should be taken to a dry cleaner.
- If your silk product becomes wet, lay it on a towel and roll up the towel to absorb excess moisture. Then lay your product flat on a drying rack or hang it to air dry.
- To iron silk, use an iron’s lowest temperature setting. For a more energy-efficient method, simply hang your silk product in a bathroom while taking a hot shower; the steam will reduce creases and refresh your garment.
* Always refer to the garment’s care label, which holds the most up-to-date and relevant information for that specific garment.
SILK
HOW TO CLEAN AND TAKE CARE OF SILK *
- Silk is sensitive and should not be washed. Instead, it can be hung to ventilate, away from sunlight. Alternatively, silk garments should be taken to a dry cleaner.
- If your silk product becomes wet, lay it on a towel and roll up the towel to absorb excess moisture. Then lay your product flat on a drying rack or hang it to air dry.
- To iron silk, use an iron’s lowest temperature setting. For a more energy-efficient method, simply hang your silk product in a bathroom while taking a hot shower; the steam will reduce creases and refresh your garment.
* Always refer to the garment’s care label, which holds the most up-to-date and relevant information for that specific garment.


POLYESTER & NYLON
HOW TO CLEAN AND TAKE CARE OF POLYESTER AND NYLON *
OUTERWEAR
- Outerwear and tailored garments should be taken to dry cleaner, to ensure the garment will keep its shape and last longer.
- Store jackets and tailored garments on a hanger; while traveling, roll garments to avoid creasing.
GARMENTS
- Most items are suitable for machine washing. Wash with cold water and use fabric softener only when needed.
- Most nylon and polyester garments can be put in the dryer, though it’s preferable to hang them to air dry. This saves energy and it is better for the environment. For the best results, avoid direct sunlight when air drying.
- When machine drying synthetics like nylon, add wool dryer balls to your machine to cut down on static.
- Washing clothes made from synthetic materials — like polyester or nylon — can release microfibers into your drain. To help reduce this, launder your garments in a special machine-safe wash bag.
BAGS
- To remove light stains from a bag, wipe with a slightly damp cloth.
- When not in use, store in a protective dust bag.
* Always refer to the garment’s care label, which holds the most up-to-date and relevant information for that specific garment.
POLYESTER & NYLON
HOW TO CLEAN AND TAKE CARE OF POLYESTER AND NYLON *
OUTERWEAR
- Outerwear and tailored garments should be taken to dry cleaner, to ensure the garment will keep its shape and last longer.
- Store jackets and tailored garments on a hanger; while traveling, roll garments to avoid creasing.
GARMENTS
- Most items are suitable for machine washing. Wash with cold water and use fabric softener only when needed.
- Most nylon and polyester garments can be put in the dryer, though it’s preferable to hang them to air dry. This saves energy and it is better for the environment. For the best results, avoid direct sunlight when air drying.
- When machine drying synthetics like nylon, add wool dryer balls to your machine to cut down on static.
- Washing clothes made from synthetic materials — like polyester or nylon — can release microfibers into your drain. To help reduce this, launder your garments in a special machine-safe wash bag.
BAGS
- To remove light stains from a bag, wipe with a slightly damp cloth.
- When not in use, store in a protective dust bag.
* Always refer to the garment’s care label, which holds the most up-to-date and relevant information for that specific garment.
JEWELRY
HOW TO CLEAN AND TAKE CARE OF JEWELRY *
- Remove jewelry when bathing or swimming.
- Clean jewelry only when needed, by lightly rubbing it with a lint-free cloth.
- Keep jewelry away from chemicals, especially chlorine. If it does encounter chemicals, rinse it in water immediately. Organic gemstones, like pearls, are particularly sensitive to acids.
- Store jewelry safely in the box or pouch delivered with the order. Do not store your jewelry inside a leather pouch, as this can tarnish the metal.
- Keep jewelry away from tissue paper containing sulfur, to further avoid tarnishing.
* Always refer to the garment’s care label, which holds the most up-to-date and relevant information for that specific garment.
JEWELRY
HOW TO CLEAN AND TAKE CARE OF JEWELRY *
- Remove jewelry when bathing or swimming.
- Clean jewelry only when needed, by lightly rubbing it with a lint-free cloth.
- Keep jewelry away from chemicals, especially chlorine. If it does encounter chemicals, rinse it in water immediately. Organic gemstones, like pearls, are particularly sensitive to acids.
- Store jewelry safely in the box or pouch delivered with the order. Do not store your jewelry inside a leather pouch, as this can tarnish the metal.
- Keep jewelry away from tissue paper containing sulfur, to further avoid tarnishing.
* Always refer to the garment’s care label, which holds the most up-to-date and relevant information for that specific garment.
