Extended Producer Responsibilty

Alan Paine Care & Disposal Guide

 

Geelong / Lambswool

- Hand wash in cool water using a gentle wool detergent.

- Turn Garment inside out when washing.
- Reshape while damp and dry flat away from heat.
- Store folded rather than hung to maintain garment shape.

Cashmere

- Wash by hand in lukewarm water with cashmere-safe detergent.

- Turn Garment inside out when washing.

- Can be dry cleaned
- Do not twist; dry flat.
- Store with cedar or lavender to deter moths.

Merino Wool

- Machine washable on a cool, gentle cycle (check garment label).

- Turn Garment inside out when washing.
- Use wool-friendly detergent.
- Air dry flat; do not tumble dry.

Cotton Knitwear

- Machine wash inside-out at 30°C.

- Turn Garment inside out when washing.
- Air dry flat; do not tumble dry.
- Light ironing if needed.

Tweed

- Tweed garments should be dry cleaned only to preserve fabric structure.
- Brush lightly with a soft clothes brush between wears to remove surface dust.
- Air out after use and store in a cool, dry place.

Polyester Fleece

- Machine wash at 30°C on a gentle cycle.
- Avoid fabric softener, as it can reduce fleece loft and performance.
- Tumble dry on low heat or air dry to maintain softness.
- Wash with similar synthetics to prevent pilling.

Cotton Shirt

- Machine wash at 30°C with similar colours.
- Button up and turn inside out to protect the fabric.
- Hang to dry to reduce creasing, or tumble dry on low heat.
- Iron on medium heat while slightly damp for best results.

 

 

How to Dispose of Packaging

 

Plastic Bag

- Check local recycling: most soft plastics can be recycled at supermarket collection points.
- Ensure bag is clean and dry before recycling.

Swing Ticket

- Made mostly of card; recycle in household paper/card recycling.
- Remove any plastic fasteners before recycling.

Hanger

- Plastic hangers can often be returned to stores for reuse.
- If accepted locally, place in rigid plastics recycling; otherwise donate or reuse at home.

Tissue Paper

- Recycle: If it’s clean and dry, some recycling programs accept it. Check local guidelines.

- Reuse: You can use it for packing, crafts, or gift wrapping.

Shirt Pins

- Most metal recycling facilities accept small metal items like pins, but check if they require them to be in a metal-only container. Put loose pins in a small tin or metal can before recycling to prevent them from scattering.

- If no recycling is available wrap the pins in paper, tape, or put them in a small container so they injure someone when disposing of the pins.