Gertrude Clothing Care Guide: Extend the life of your technical and urban pieces

Gertrude clothing is distinguished by its technical quality, urban aesthetic, and durability. To ensure your pieces maintain their look, comfort, and technical performance over time, it is essential to follow a few best practices for care. Whether it's a down jacket, a hoodie, a t-shirt, or technical trousers, here are all the tips for properly taking care of your Gertrude clothing.

1. Care for Gertrude down jackets and technical jackets

Gertrude down jackets and jackets are made with high-performance technical materials: water-repellent fabrics, thermal insulation, waterproof zippers… To preserve waterproofness, loft, and breathability, proper care is essential.

Care tips:

• Machine wash at 30°C maximum, delicate or synthetic cycle

• Close all zippers and velcro before washing

• Use a specialized technical textile detergent (avoid fabric softener)

• Add 2 tennis balls to the drum to maintain the loft of down jackets

• Air drying recommended (or tumble dry on low heat if indicated)

What to avoid:

• Washing in hot water (>30°C)

• Ironing directly on technical fabrics

• Dry cleaning without specific instructions

• Using fabric softener, which alters water-repellent properties

2. Care for Gertrude sweatshirts, hoodies, and t-shirts

Gertrude tops are designed with soft and durable materials (cotton, polyester, fleece). To ensure they remain clean, soft, and maintain their shape, follow these recommendations.

Practical tips:

• Wash at 30°C inside out

• Gentle spin cycle (max 800 rpm)

• Dry flat or on a hanger

• Iron at low temperature, inside out, without touching the heat-sealed logos

3. Care for Gertrude technical trousers and joggers

Technical trousers and joggers by Gertrude are often made with elastic or technical fabrics. To preserve their shape, elasticity, and comfort, careful maintenance is required.

Care tips:

• Wash at 30°C, delicate cycle

• No tumble drying, or very low temperature

• Do not iron directly on technical fabrics

• Use a laundry bag for more delicate pieces

Recommended products for your Gertrude clothing

• Mild or sports-specific detergent

• Waterproofing spray after several washes (for jackets and down jackets)

• Laundry bag for delicate pieces

Ideal washing frequency

• Down jackets & jackets: 2 to 3 times per season maximum

• Sweatshirts and t-shirts: after 1 to 2 wears

• Joggers & trousers: after 2 to 3 wears

Too much washing = premature wear. Prioritize regular airing between wears to keep your Gertrude clothing looking new.