The BALIVENO Journal

Cold wash vs warm wash comes down to this: wash everyday clothes such as T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies and joggers cool, at around 30°C, and keep warmer washes for towels, bedding...

The best way to store knitwear and hoodies is folded, not hung. Make sure each piece is clean and completely dry, fold it neatly, and keep it in a cool,...

The best way to clean a PU leather bag is gently: wipe it with a soft, damp microfibre cloth and a drop of mild soap, dry it straight away, and...

Most cotton and canvas totes are easy to clean: empty the bag, shake out the crumbs, treat any stains, then wash it on a cool, gentle cycle (or by hand)...

The safest way to wash a cap is by hand. Check the care label, spot-test your cleaner, soak the cap in cool water with a little mild detergent, gently scrub...

If you want to know how to fix a stretched collar, the short answer is this: on a cotton T-shirt you can often draw a wavy neckline back into shape...

To keep black clothes black, wash them inside out in cool water on a gentle cycle, use a detergent made for dark colours, give them room in the drum and...

To stop T-shirts shrinking, keep heat away from them: wash at 30°C or cooler on a gentle cycle, avoid high-heat tumble drying and reshape each tee while it is damp...

The clearest signs of well-made clothes are easy to check in your hands: dense, even fabric with a stated weight, straight and tight stitching, seams that lie flat, ribbing that...

The best autumn outfit ideas for men are built on layers: a substantial sweatshirt or hoodie, a jacket you can throw over it, straight-leg jeans or tidy joggers and clean...

Sweatpants can look sharp beyond the sofa when three things are right: the fit, the fabric and what you wear with them. Choose a straight or relaxed leg that falls...