How to care for your new clothing, shoes and accessories:

We love shoes at gravitypope, and we want to see your investment last as long as possible. From a basic canvas slip on to the most delicate suede pump, there are always steps to take to keep your footwear looking its best. Our staff can always answer any quetions you may have.

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Clothing overview:

Follow care instruction on the garments tag (see graphic below).
Treat potential stains immediately by rinsing the area in cold water. Some mild dish soap can be used for oil based stains.
Avoid rubbing stained area with a cloth as it can work the stain into the fabric.
Warm / Hot water sets stains, if garment is stained, wash with cold water and a cold water detergent.
Washing frequency is a personal choice, but over-washing can be bad for the garment.
Avoid the dryer as much as possible. They break down the fibres of the fabric and can cause the garment to shrink and age prematurely. The dryer will also set in any stains that were not removed in the washing process.

Denim

Wearing raw denim consistently and not washing them will give you a more interesting pair of jeans down the road.
Alternatively, washing will not hurt them, and turning jeans inside out will protect the colour.
Always hang to dry.
Wash denim separately as to not colour swap.

Delicates

Be delicate with your delicates. Do not ignore the hand washing instructions.
Wash like colours together in cool water.
Fill a basin with cool water and a gentle detergent (Tangent, drop of mild dish soap).
Swirl the laundry a few times over an hour.
Gently squeeze out excess water.
Dry on a drying rack .

Swimwear

Always soak in water after use, the saltwater/chlorine breaks down the fibres and elasticity of the garment.
When removing water from your swimwear be sure to squish instead of wring.

Storage

To help knits keep their shape, always fold vs. hang.
Avoid overstuffing your closets as it will encourage wrinkles.
Zip your zippers and button your buttons.

Wool

Hand wash on cool and use a gentle detergent like Myssy’s Wool Wash.
Gently squeeze the water out, do not wring, as that can stretch out and warp the fibres.
Dry the item out on towels, and roll up the towels with item in them to get as much of the water out as you possibly can.
Lay the item flat to dry in its original shape.

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Accessories overview:

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Jewelry

Remove jewelry before applying lotions and perfumes.
Remove jewelry when showering, heading to the gym, pool, or spa.
Store jewelry dry and clean.
Maintain metals with a polishing cloth and use a mild nonabrasive soap for your stones.

Candles

Do not burn candles in a drafty area.
If you notice black smoke off the flame, the wick should be trimmed.
To avoid “tunnelling” candles should be burned for at least an hour at a time.

Fragrances

Store bottles away from sunlight and heat and dampness, which means not the bathroom. The bathroom has intense humidity and temperature fluctuations.
If you do not plan on using the fragrance for a long time, storing it in the refrigerator can keep its freshness for longer.

How to care for your new gravitypope footwear

Always avoid excessive moisture. Water and sweat can destroy the leathers and glues in a shoe. If you do get your shoes wet, dry the outside with a towel and let them air out at room temperature. Never dry them with hot air, this can remove the natural oils in the leather.

One of the best things you can do to keep your shoes in great condition is to have a second pair! Let your shoes rest a day between wears and they’ll last twice as long.

3 easy steps to basic shoe care

Everyday - Keep your shoes dry and dirt free. Store your shoes in a cool, dry place, away from excessive light. Shoe trees help keep you shoes shoe’s shape, preventing leather from curling. Always use a shoe horn to prevent crushing the heel of your shoes.
Every couple of weeks - Spray your shoes with an all-protector like Pedag Multi Water-Guard to waterproof the leather. This will prevent liquids from penetrating and damaging the leather. If you get them wet, make sure to spray them as soon as they’re dry or after you have removed any dirt or spills.
Every couple of months - Clean and condition smooth leather with a moisturizing leather cleaner. This will remove dirt and restore natural oils to the leather. If colour is fading or scratched, apply a matching colour or neutral polish and buff to a shine with a soft cloth. Always re-spray with all-protector after using leather cleaner or polish. Follow extra care for special leathers instructions for suede, nubuck or patent.

Extra care for special leathers

Suede - Use a suede block to remove any dirt from the shoe and restore the nap of the suede. A Suede block and a dry brushing can restore suede when you get your suede shoes dirty. Never wear suede with wet jeans, the indigo dye is almost impossible to remove.
Nubuck - Use a nubuck block to restore the nap of nubuck that is dirty or has been smoothed down by wear.
Patent Leather - Patent leather has been covered with a layer of varnish to make the leather glossy. Use Patent Leather Cleaner to clean and protect your patent shoes. Normal all-protector will damage patent leathers shine over time.

Care for your sole

Toppies - the best protection for your leather soled shoes. Bring your leather soled shoes to a cobbler to have them toppied. This is a thin rubber sole that is applied to the bottom of leather soled shoes. Toppies will prevent the bottom of your shoe from absorbing moisture and give you a little extra grip. Toppies can be applied to any leather sled shoe or boot.