That goes double when it’s one of the many laundry symbols found on the care ... wash the item in hot water. Lines under the ...

Note: Lukewarm water and gentle handling of hand-wash items ensure ... Delicate garments require special care to maintain their quality. Symbols indicating a delicate cycle usually have one ...

So in short, we owe it to our outerwear to give it a wash at least once a season. Care labels ... using a gentle detergent and either the gentle or permanent-press washing machine cycle.