VINTAGE CARE
Giving gems a second life.
The longer a gem last, the less goes into a landfill. Spark and Shy promotes the lifestyle of re-vibing and re-wearing vintage garms- providing more cool, unique generational clothes in everyday styling.
CHERISH YO GEM
Invest in a formulated detergent that specifically helps your gems to last longer. Especially with delicate materials like wool, silk and nylon- it's always best to read care labels and wash items correctly. Always wash your garms on a 20-30 degree cycle or lightly hand wash. You will be saving the longevity of your item and also saving energy.
Where are the labels? no instructions
Labels fade, get cut out or left in the 80s- who knows! Turn to hand wash with a gentle detergent as an alternative.
we all know vintage has a thrift store smell
Baking powder/ soda and vinegar can help freshen up that pre-loved gem you've just snagged.Turn them inside out, air it out and hang up in a humid environment- helps removes odour to keep clothes fresh without damaging the garment.
dry clean means dry clean
Certain fabrics and finishes need more tender love and care.When using a Dry Cleaners select an eco-friendly provider to ensure they only use non-toxic detergents to protect not only your vintage fibres but also the planet.
GUARD ME WITH YO LIFE
Keep your vintage garm stored away from direct sunlight, free from dust and wooden and fabric hangers. Never store your garm in a plastic garment bags. Always make an effort to steam your vintage piece with a steamer. When using an iron make sure you set to a very low setting to avoid damaging the garm.
repair, redesign, RECYCLE
There are endless ways to upcycle your vintage jewel to refresh it. Give your pieces a new look by redesigning it, reworking it or adding embroidery on it. Repair, repair, repair when damaged. Donate to charity shops and recycling organisations when you no longer are in love with your gem, where they can either find another life with someone else or be recycled into something new. Either way, we are doing a small part to reduce that item's carbon, waste and being ditched in a landfill.