We believe that the more effort we put into taking care of our clothing, the longer it will last, which helps reduce landfill waste.

Simple changes to your washing and drying habits can save energy and reduce CO2 emissions, such as washing at 30°C, line drying, and increasing spin efficiency.

These small changes can also extend the lifespan of your cotton garments, helping to preserve their shape, softness, and color.

Washing Cotton & Avoiding Shrinkage

To maintain the pristine condition of your cotton, always follow the care label instructions, which often involve turning the garment inside out and washing it with similar colours.

Our carefully selected cotton fabric has been produced in the English mill for over 40 years - it has and continues to stand the test of time.

Even so, we recommend washing at 30°C on a cotton or gentle wool cycle.

This lower temperature is better for the environment and your clothes - it will improve the longevity.

Heavily soiled garments can be washed at up to 40°C, minor blemishes can often be removed by delicately spot-cleaning, rinsing with room temperature water, and gently blotting dry.

Double Down on Drying

Even perfect washing can be undone by poor drying.

Avoid wringing out items, as this can cause misshaping, and skip tumble drying to prevent shrinkage. Similarly, avoid very high spin cycles.

Instead, dry your garment on washing line, preferably outside - peg upside down and not from the shoulders. If drying in direct sunlight, opt for an indoor airer.

For best results, dry flat to maintain the fabric shape and reduce the need for ironing.

The Art of Ironing

If the garment is dried flat, ironing may not be necessary. If creases remain, iron according to the temperature indicated on the label:

• One dot: Low heat (up to 110°C)
• Two dots: Medium heat (no more than 150°C)
• Three dots: High heat (up to 200°C)If the label shows a crossed-out iron, avoid ironing.

Ensure the item is laid properly while drying flat to avoid creases.

Storing With Longevity in Mind

We recommend storing items folded and stacked, as hanging them on coat hangers can distort the shoulders.

TWELVEBORE garments are designed to stand the test of time with a little help from you. This guide should help you preserve the distinctive quality of your TWELVEBORE garments.

If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact us; a member of our team will be there to assist you.

Even though our polo shirts are pre-shrunk here in England, we recommend following these washing instructions for cotton.

To maintain the pristine condition of your cotton polo shirt, always follow the care label instructions, which often involve turning the garment inside out and washing it with similar colours.

We recommend washing at 30°C on a cotton or gentle wool cycle.

This lower temperature is better for the environment and your clothes - it will improve the longevity.

Heavily soiled garments can be washed at up to 40°C, minor blemishes can often be removed by delicately spot-cleaning, rinsing with room temperature water, and gently blotting dry.

Double Down on Drying

Even perfect washing can be undone by poor drying.

Avoid wringing out items, as this can cause misshaping, and skip tumble drying to prevent shrinkage. Similarly, avoid very high spin cycles.

Instead, dry your garment on washing line, preferably outside - peg upside down and not from the shoulders. If drying in direct sunlight, opt for an indoor airer.

For best results, dry flat to maintain the fabric shape and reduce the need for ironing.

We recommend you treat any clothing with leather patches the same way as you would treat any other delicate fabric.

There are several options for cleaning, but we recommend spot cleaning:

• spot clean as necessary, but remember not to rub. Dabbing should be sufficient.
• hand-wash in tepid water, rinse and roll up in a towel to remove the water.
• delicates machine wash may be possible, but its not recommended and should be needed - even for the most soiled shooting vest.

After washing we recommend the vest is laid flat. If hung, use a robust hanger to support the shoulders and suede patches. Tumble-drying is not recommended.

The leather patches may feel a little stiff, but they’ll soften up with wear. You can iron the inside of the garment gently to soften them up if you like.

Ironing the main cotton body of the vest leaves a marvellous crisp look. Just like you would iron a shoot day shirt, ironing the vest will give you a sharper appearance on peg.

If you iron runs over the edges of the suede you should be fine, but we don't recommend making a habit of it.

If you need to restore the nap, brush with a suede combe or bristled brush to fluff up the fibres and even out the texture. These suede brushes are the same as you'd use on suede shoes.

Oily Stains: Sprinkle baking soda generously over the spot, let it sit overnight to absorb the grease, then brush it off.

For Other Stains: Dab (don't rub) the stain with a cloth lightly dampened with white vinegar or dissolved washing tablet. Let it dry, then brush. 

We wish there was another solution, but with ties it is just best to dry-clean.

There is no need to wash your wool bobble immediately.

One of the major advantages for wool, is that it doesn't need to be washed as often as garment made from other fibres, such as cotton or synthetics.

By letting your wool bobble air overnight, after each wear, you'll be able to wear it again the next day and it will continue to feel fresh and comfortable, and won't smell.

But, when it does come time to wash your bobble, treat it the same as washing wool clothes. We recommend you wash by hand or a delicate wool cycle.

There is no need to wash your wool socks immediately.

Unlike other fibres, wool is odour resistant, so you wool socks will smell better than socks made from other fibres, meaning you can wear them multiple times before you start to get odd looks from people.

There are multiple benefits to wool socks: aside from having to wash less frequently (and let’s face it, who actually enjoys doing the laundry?), it also means you can pack less socks when travelling, leaving more room in your suitcase for other things. Wool also has a host of natural benefits such as breathability - so your feet will tend not to get hot and clammy, which is particularly good during exercise.

One of the major advantages for wool socks is that they don't need to be washed as often as socks made from other fibres, such as cotton or synthetics.

By letting your wool socks air overnight, there’s a high chance you can wear them again the next day and they will continue to feel fresh and comfortable, and won't smell.

But, when it does come time to wash your wool socks, treat them the same as washing wool clothes. We recommend you wash by hand or a delicate wool cycle.

1. Don't rush. This may seem silly, but you'll find more joy in ironing when not rushing. Also this will allow you to warm the iron sufficiently before pressing onto the garment.
2. We recommend ironing clothing inside out. This will prevent shine from appearing on the front of the fabric and ensure you don’t damage or melt any specific features like embroidery or crush any materials that are textured, like velvet.
3. Never iron over double layered seams or fabric over buttons. This will prevent unsightly white marks appearing from where you have pressed heat onto.
4. Lay your clothes flat on the ironing board so they are as wrinkle-free as possible, then press firmly on your iron and run this slowly over the fabric, smoothing over any creases that shouldn’t be there.
5. Use smooth and straight strokes, avoiding circular motions, as this can stretch the material. Iron the piece of clothing in sections - start on the collar (without the stiffeners in!), move around to the rear yoke and shoulders, then the sleeves, and then go over the front and back.
6. Focus on those features. For clothing features that are of a thicker material like pockets, hems, or collars. These stiffer materials may be easy after being steamed as it will help iron out any lifted edges.
7. Ensure that you hang clothes immediately as this will help keep them looking freshly pressed whilst hanging in your wardrobe.