Care, Repair, Resell
At Jyoti, we care about what happens to our clothes after they leave our workshops. That is why we not only pay attention to how our pieces are made, but also want to help you wear them for as long as possible – with care tips, repair instructions and the option to resell them through Jyoti Circular.
For us, this primarily means: buying fewer new things and taking good care of, repairing, and using what you already have for as long as possible. That is why we have put together information on our materials as well as care and repair tips for you. This way, you can take optimal care of your Jyoti piece and enjoy it for as long as possible. And should it ever end up hanging unworn in your closet, you can resell it via Jyoti Circular and pass it on to the next person.
Care Symbols & Basics
In every garment, you will find a small sewn-in care label that provides you with important instructions on how to wash, clean, dry, and iron the respective material in the form of symbols. You can usually find this label in the left side seam.
For all our garments, the following applies: low temperatures (max. 30°C) and a reduced spin cycle (up to 1000 rpm) are highly recommended. It is also important to sort clothing by color and to be especially careful to wash dark items only with clothing of the same or a darker color. Additionally, we recommend using bleach-free, liquid mild detergents, as these dissolve better in water and are gentler on the fibers without compromising cleaning performance.
The washing process roughens the fibers of your clothing. You can easily get them back into shape by simply ironing them. Important: Always stick to the temperature instructions that we have marked on your garment. For special natural fibers such as silk, but also for cellulose based fibers such as TENCEL™ and Lenzing™ EcoVero™, it is advisable to place a damp cloth over the garment and use a steam iron.
A very simple care trick is to air it out. Since your Jyoti piece is made exclusively from natural or cellulose based fibers, odors disappear after a short time and you save a lot of time and water compared to washing - this is not only great for you and the environment, but also for the material and therefore the lifespan of your garment.
Have you discovered a few small pilling knots on your favorite item? Unfortunately, this is unavoidable with natural fibers like wool, but fortunately it's not a big problem! You can easily remove the pilling with a lint shaver or small scissors - important: don't try to pick it off by hand, as this could damage the fiber.
The right care for every material
Vegetable fibers:
Cotton, hemp, linen, modal, Tencel
Take care of your Jyoti product to preserve its beauty for many years: Wash it at a maximum of 30°C on a gentle cycle with a mild detergent. Air dry the garment and protect it from direct sunlight. Hemp and cotton can be ironed on a medium setting. For Tencel, Modal and Ecovero, ironing on the lowest setting is recommended.
Animal fibers:
silk & wool
Silk and wool are easy-care materials that rarely need to be washed thanks to their odor- and dirt-repellent properties. Regular airing is often enough. If cleaning is necessary, wash these items carefully by hand with special detergent in lukewarm water or use the hand-wash program on your machine at a maximum of 20°C and 400 revolutions. Protect these animal fibers from moths, for example with essential oils or storage bags. To maintain the shape of knitted wool products, you should store them flat after washing and in the closet. A lint shaver helps prevent pilling.
brass & silver
Over time and through contact with sweat or high humidity, the surface of our jewelry can become a little duller and sometimes darker. To make it shine like it did at the beginning, you can use a silver cleaning cloth or product or even simple household remedies like toothpaste.
stain removal
Here are some helpful tips for removing common stains.
Have you tried everything but the stain remains visible?
In the Repair section you will find some suggestions on what you can do in this case to save your garment.
The best way to remove a coffee stain is to rub it out with mineral water or warm tap water. If the stain has already dried, you can put some salt or baking powder on it, wait a little and then brush it off carefully. If the fabric is very light, you can also use gall soap.
Put some salt on the stain as quickly as possible and brush it out with water after a few minutes. You can then wash your item as usual. If dark shadows are still visible, you can apply some shaving foam and wash it out later.
For light-colored clothing, you can tackle the stain with soap or baking powder. For darker items, we recommend applying some stain remover before washing.
If you have heavy sweat stains, it may help to soak the garment overnight in a water bath with a dash of vinegar essence before washing.
Try to quickly soak up the grease/oil with paper towels. You can then wash it out with hot water and detergent. For very delicate fabrics such as silk, you can also use a little alcohol.
ADAPTATION & CHANGE
SHORTENING OR LENGTHENING PANTS
All Jyoti trousers have a double-folded hem, meaning there is extra length hidden in the leg that you can let out as needed. Of course, you can always shorten them. Just take the trousers to your nearest tailor for alterations or use the sewing machine yourself if you're familiar with it.
FLEXIBLE WIDTH ADJUSTMENT
Thanks to a small internal drawstring in most of our trousers and skirts (except for a few models where a flat waistband is very important to us), you can adjust the waistband width when wearing it - without having to sew anything else. Of course, this cannot replace choosing the right size, but it can ensure that a few extra centimeters in the width simply disappear and the garment fits perfectly. So if your hip measurements are exactly between two of our sizes, if in doubt, choose the larger product.
NARROWER OR WIDER COVENANT
Bodies change over time! This is normal and our clothing should be able to adapt to this. If the adjustment with the drawstring (in the previous picture) is not sufficient or you want to widen the waistband of your trousers, we have left some additional seam allowance in the middle back for you. The garment is also made in such a way that you can easily unpick it at the back and sew it back together with a different width. The same applies here: take the trousers to the nearest tailor for alterations or sit down at the sewing machine yourself.
repair
pulled thread
If a thread has come loose on your Jyoti piece, you can easily pull it back or pull it inwards. Depending on the material, you will find video instructions here for repairing coarse knitwear such as sweaters or hats or woven fabrics such as blouses, trousers, etc.
torn seam
If a seam on your Jyoti piece has come undone, it's not a big deal and can be easily and inexpensively repaired by a tailor. But you can also repair it yourself, even without a sewing machine. In this video we show you how.
hole or permanent stain
Stains can be easily covered with beautiful embroidery or a colorful patch. If there is a hole or stain on the sleeves or legs, you could also cut the piece off at the stain and sew it into short sleeves or legs. In this blog post we have collected a few more creative ideas for upcycling
fragile buttonhole
Buttonholes are where most of the friction occurs. So if one or more buttonholes on your piece are fraying and becoming more fragile, you can repair them by hand and make them more stable again. To do this, take the thickest thread possible and sew around the buttonhole using the stitch shown here .
resale
Resell: Jyoti circular
If you no longer wear your Jyoti garment, you can always return it to our store or send it back to us using this return form . We will sell your Jyoti item in our Circular department and you will receive 50% of the sales value or you can donate the amount to our association.
