Greetings, proud owner of a 4-Season Uniform Jacket.

You had the good taste to invest in one, so here’s how to look after it properly.

This is hardly breaking news, but people aren't all built the same.

Height, weight, shoulders, the way they slope, body shape, posture. We all differ.

Of course, we do everything we can to make our clothes work for as many people as possible, but we don’t pretend to be made-to-measure.

So if your jacket isn't an exact fit, think about getting it altered. Alteration specialists handle these kinds of jobs day in, day out, and they'll help you dial it in perfectly:

• Sleeve length. Lengthen a little or shorten as needed.
• The waist. Nip in the sides for around €20.

The durability of your 4-Season Uniform Jacket depends on how you wear it (a bit) and how you look after it (a lot). The golden rule here is to pop it on a hanger whenever you take it off. This not only keeps creases at bay, but it also protects its shape. There's really no other way.

Pop it in a garment bag to keep it safe while you’re not wearing it.

If you spill something on it, act fast. A bit of lukewarm water and some gentle soap should see off most things as long as you’re quick.

You probably suspected already that this jacket isn’t one for the washing machine. When your 4-Season Uniform Jacket needs freshening up, drop it off at your local dry cleaners. It'll cost you around €15, but it's really worth it.

PS: if you have the full suit, always clean the jacket and the trousers at the same time. This avoids the colours ageing differently.

One last bit of friendly advice: always check your clothes before leaving the dry cleaners. Once you walk out that door, you've "accepted" their condition. Spot those snags while you're still in the shop and the dry cleaner will take care of them.

Since 1 January 2024, the AGEC law requires all textile brands to be transparent about what goes into their products so we can all have a much better idea of exactly what we're buying. We didn't wait for the legislation to do this, we actually lobbied for it, and we think it's an important step in the right direction to change the way our industry works. So here are a few extra details about your 4-Season Uniform Jacket:

• It’s 100% recyclable. If you stop wearing them for whatever reason, you might want to consider making someone else happy by passing them on to a friend, family member or donating them to a charity. The best way of reducing an item of clothing’s impact is by keeping it in circulation.
• It doesn't contain plastic microfibres. Unlike a lot of clothing that sheds microplastics in the wash, our 4-Season Uniform Jacket has been designed to minimise its environmental impact. Plastic microfibres are tiny particles that wreak havoc on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.
• It doesn't contain hazardous substances. It respects strict European standards aimed at eliminating substances and chemical treatments that could be harmful to you, the environment, and the people who make it.
• It doesn't contain recycled materials. Sometimes we manage to use recycled materials to further reduce the impact of our clothes. Unfortunately, that wasn't possible in this case.

And there you have it, the fate of your 4-Season Uniform Jacket is now in your hands. Follow these few pointers and it’ll stick with you for years and years.

In the meantime, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us here: support@asphalte.com.

Thanks again,

ASPHALTE