CARE FOR YOUR KINTOBE BAG
We have created this care guide for you, so you know how to take care of your new bag and increase its longevity.
Clean the bag regularly with a damp cloth to remove any dirt or stains.
Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners as they may discolour or damage the material.
After cleaning please allow it to air dry with the zippers open in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Our nylon body fabric is applied with water-repellent coating, but it is not fully waterproof.
If you get caught in long and heavy rain, we recommended that you dry your bag and reapply water-resistant coating once it is completely dry.
Over time, the fabric may lose its water-repellent coating due to use and cleaning.
To restore it, use a water-repellent spray like PFAS-free OrganoTex®, available on our webshop. Reapply regularly to keep your bag protected (we recommend every 6 months).
WATER-REPELLENT COATING APPLICATION
Give your Kintobe bag some love and restore it's water-repellent coating with the PFAS-free OrganoTex®.
- Clean the bag with a damp cloth and let it dry.
- Protect your surface with a towel or plastic sheet.
- Shake the spray well and hold it about 20 cm from the bag.
- Spray evenly over the whole bag until the fabric is lightly wet.
- Wait 1 minute, then spray again and gently rub it in with a soft cloth.
- Wipe off any excess with a clean, dry cloth.
- Let it dry completely.
*For best results, use a hair dryer (keep at least 30 cm distance), or air dry for 24 hours.
CARE FOR YOUR KINTOBE T-SHIRT
We want your garments to stay by your side for as long as possible. Caring for them helps extend their life and reduces the need to replace them.
If your T-shirt just needs a refresh, air it out instead of washing it. Washing less often saves water and helps reduce wear on the fabric.
Skip the fabric softener, as it can leave a coating on the fibres that may affect breathability.
CARE FOR YOUR KINTOBE FLEECE
If your fleece just needs a refresh, air it out instead of washing it. Washing less often saves water and helps reduce wear on the fabric.
Skip the fabric softener, as it can leave a coating on the fibres that may affect breathability.
- Wash at 30°C on a gentle cycle.
- Wash inside out with similar colours.
- Do not bleach.
- Line dry.
- Do not iron.
- Do not dry clean.
Our recycled polyester fleece can release microplastic fibres during washing. To help reduce their release into waterways, use a GUPPYFRIEND Washing Bag, available on our website here. It helps reduce fibre shedding and captures released fibres while protecting your garments.
After washing, collect the trapped fibres and dispose of them in your household waste, never rinse them down the drain.
When you receive a Kintobe bag, you will also find the following items
A. POLY BAG - Single layer RCS certified 100% recycled polyethylene
B. SHIPPING BAG - 80% recycled low density polyethylene
C. SHIPPING LABEL
D.TRANSPARENT TAPE
E. HANG TAGS - FSC certified paper
F. HANG TAG STRING - Polyester
G. SILICA GEL PACKET
Please place the poly bag, shipping bag, and the hangtag string in the plastic recycling. Our hangtags are made with FSC certified paper, so please place them in the paper recycling. Please tear off the shipping label sticker from the shipping bag and dispose of it in the general waste, along with the transparent tape and silica gel packet.
ARE YOU DONE USING YOUR PRODUCTS?
Sometimes the journey with a product ends before the product has been worn out. Maybe our needs or tastes change. If this happens to you, please make sure that the journey of your bag continues.
Send us your used product to our Pre-Loved programme and get credits to spend in our webshop.
When you’re done with your product, pass it on to someone else or donate it.
