A few tips to make it last

You read that right: no need to wash it. Incredible but true.

Merino wool is an animal fibre made of keratin. And keratin has a superpower: it destroys the bacteria responsible for bad odours.

So if your Knitted Jacket is starting to smell a bit iffy, simply let it catch some fresh air, avoiding direct sunlight.

And if somehow it's had an encounter with raclette cheese that mistook it for a potato, you can take it to the dry cleaners.

If you've gone for the raw denim option (that's unwashed fabric to the uninitiated), you might find it a bit stiff and cardboardy at first. No need to panic – that's perfectly normal.

After a few days, it'll loosen up and become soft as butter. Like magic, it'll even mould to your shape in just a week.

This is exactly why we don't recommend sizing up if they feel a tad snug during the first fitting (unless you're genuinely struggling to breathe, of course).

PS: the dye might bleed slightly during the first few wears. While some denim purists absolutely love this, we'd suggest avoiding light-coloured clothes and shoes for a while, unless you fancy some artistic indigo stains on your shirt hems.

Ironing is strongly discouraged, as it risks permanently flattening the Merino wool.

Besides, who irons a fleece anyway?

stipulates transparency from our lot in the fashion industry so that you can make an informed purchase. As you can imagine, this is something that we fully support at Asphalte. So here's some additional information about WoolPure®

Fleece:

• They’re not 100% recyclable due to their polyester backing. But if you stop wearing yours for whatever reason, you might want to consider making someone else happy by passing yours on to a friend, family member or donating it to a charity. The best way of reducing an item of clothing’s impact is by keeping it in circulation, and only recycling it when there really is no life or use left in it.
• The Fleece may contain plastic microfibres. Plastic microfibres are tiny particles of plastic that have a negative impact on aquatic and land ecosystems. Unfortunately, the recycled polyester in the Fleece means we can't guarantee it won't release microplastics, though it's not certain.
• It contains no hazardous materials. It's made in compliance with strict standards aimed at eliminating the use of harmful substances and other chemical treatments.
• It does not contain any hazardous materials. The Fleece is manufactured in compliance with strict standards aimed at eliminating the use of harmful substances and other chemical nasties.
• It does not contain any recycled materials. We try to incorporate recycled materials whenever we can, unfortunately, it hasn’t been possible to do so with the WoolPure® Fleece.

We've designed our Straight Cut Jeans to last a lifetime Whether it's the fabric, the care in their confection or the finishing touches, we've pulled out all the spots to make sure they last you a lifetime.

And if you should happen to tear it or catch it on a door handle, you should know that absolutely everything can be repaired on a Jean.

Don't give up on them at the first sign of damage - the smallest alteration specialist will help you mend them, put a patch over a hole or who knows what. Not only will your favourite denim be back on the road again, but it’ll look even more unique, than ever and therefore a little more beautiful.