A short guide to caring for what you own

Most of what shortens a product's life isn't a manufacturing flaw — it's how it's stored, washed, or handled day to day. A few habits go a long way: wash in cold water and air dry when you can, store folded rather than hung for anything knit, and address small repairs before they become big ones. None of this is complicated, but it's easy to skip when you're in a hurry. Worth the extra two minutes.