Lacoste clothing — especially polos — is renowned for its quality, comfort, and timeless elegance. But for them to maintain their fit, color, and texture over time, proper care is essential.
Here is a practical care guide to keep your Lacoste pieces looking like new.
🧼 1. Washing: Low temperature and gentle cycle
✅ Tips to follow:
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Recommended wash temperature: 30°C maximum
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Use a gentle detergent, free of bleaching agents or optical brighteners.
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Wash your polos inside out to protect the color and embroidery (like the crocodile logo).
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Use a delicate or cotton cycle, with a low spin speed (max 800 rpm).
❌ Avoid:
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Hot water (risk of shrinking)
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Harsh fabric softeners
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Bleach or chemical products
🧺 2. Drying: Naturally is best
What to do:
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Dry flat or on a hanger, in the open air, away from direct sunlight.
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Reshape the polo to its original form as soon as you take it out of the washing machine.
What not to do:
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No tumble drying (risk of warping or shrinking)
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Do not dry on a radiator or near a direct heat source
🧴 3. Ironing: Moderate but effective
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Iron the polo inside out, especially if it has an embroidered logo.
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Use an iron on a medium setting (maximum 150°C).
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Avoid ironing the elastic parts (collars, sleeves) to preserve their shape.
👕 4. Additional tips
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Do not hang a wet polo by the collar: this can stretch it out.
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Store your polos folded, rather than hanging them, to avoid deforming the piqué fabric.
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If you are traveling, roll them to prevent wrinkles.
🧬 5. Focusing on materials: Piqué cotton, jersey & more
Lacoste polos are often made of piqué cotton or stretch jersey.
These fabrics are robust, but sensitive to heat and chemicals.
👉 For technical or blended models (polyester, elastane), always follow the care label instructions.
Conclusion: A little care, a lot of style
With these best practices, your Lacoste polos and clothing will maintain their shape, luster, and comfort wash after wash.
Take care of them, and they will serve you well for years.
