ethletic — Care & Cleaning

Sustainably fresh.
How to care for your sneakers.

Natural materials need a little attention – in return, they’ll reward you with a long life.

CARE

Organic cotton and natural rubber are more robust than you think — with the right care, you can keep your Ethletic sneakers looking fresh for a long time.

The most important things at a glance.

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Hand wash preferred

The gentlest method: wash sneakers by hand using lukewarm water and mild soap. Recommended especially for delicate colors and older models.

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Machine: 30° delicate cycle

It works! Choose a 30-degree delicate cycle. Adding a few towels gives the shoe some cushioning during the spin cycle.

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Remove laces beforehand

Remove laces before washing – they can be cleaned separately in a laundry bag and easily get tangled in the drum otherwise.

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Air dry, no tumble dryer

Let them air dry after washing – never put them in the tumble dryer. Heat damages the natural rubber of the sole and can loosen the adhesive bonds.

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Not in direct sunlight

Direct sunlight while drying can cause colors to fade. Choose a shady, well-ventilated spot.

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Keep shape with newspaper

Stuff loose newspaper into the damp shoes – this absorbs moisture and preserves the shape. Replace the paper after a few hours.

Step by step: Hand washing.

Remove laces and loose dirt

Remove laces. Brush off coarse dirt with a soft brush or a dry cloth – it’s easier to do this when dry than when wet.

Lukewarm water and mild soap

Dissolve a small amount of mild detergent in lukewarm water. Aggressive stain removers or bleach are off-limits – they attack the organic cotton.

Clean gently

Gently rub the upper material with a soft cloth or toothbrush. The sole can be cleaned with a bit more pressure – natural rubber is robust.

Rinse thoroughly

Rinse out all soap residue. Remnants can damage the cotton over time and leave unsightly stains when drying.

Air dry

Stuff with newspaper and let dry in a shady, ventilated place. Do not tumble dry, do not place on a heater, and do not put in the sun.

Note: Ethletic assumes no liability for damage caused by washing the shoes. The methods described here are based on our experience and customer feedback.

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