At CAMILLA AND MARC, we design pieces to be treasured for a lifetime.

As part of our commitment to a circular economy, we are committed to making timeless garments that transcend trend, with the intention that our pieces will be loved for seasons, decades and generations to come.

To honour the value of each garment we need to think beyond the point of purchase. Caring for, repairing and disposing of every piece in in a responsible manner.

Follow or 5 step guide for the modern circular wardrobe, outlining how you can purchase wisely, care for your clothes effectively, and minimise your impact on the environment.

At CAMILLA AND MARC, we create all of our beautiful garments with the utmost care and consideration.

Our expert designers ensure our products are created to last the test of time, so that you can treasure them for years to come. We use globally recognized testing standards to ensure every piece is crafted to the highest standard, and work with our manufacturing partners to ensure workmanship is monitored and reviewed to ensure the best quality.

To ensure your beautiful CAMILLA AND MARC pieces maintain their quality and appearance, caring for and repairing your garments in the right way will ensure longevity and quality for many years to come.

One of the easiest ways to reduce our impact on the environment is to wash our clothes less. Its not always necessary that every time we wear a garment, it needs to be washed.

By reducing the frequency you wash your clothing, not only will you be saving money on electricity, water, and cleaning products, you will also significantly reduce your impact on the planet, while preserving the quality and integrity of your garments. Fewer washes helps to preserve colour and trims, reduces the stress on the fabrics and stitching, and reduces the potential for pilling and shrinking.

Many clothes benefit by simply being hung and aired out, rather than washed, such as wool jumpers. And often, spot cleaning or handwashing can be enough to revive your garment for your next wear.

Wash with cold water

If handwashing and spot cleaning isnt effective, and washing is needed, we recommend following the individual garments care labels for the most accurate instructions, and to wash only in cold water.

Care labels indicate the highest possible temperature for washing an item without compromising its quality. You can therefore use a cooler wash with effective results.

Washing with hotter water can damage and shrink your garments, along with increasing your electricity use.

If possible, we recommend that you wash your clothing in cold water, or no warmer than 30 degrees Celsius to help keep garments in the best condition.

“Water heating is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions (up to 25%) from an average Australian home.”

- Energy.gov.au

Reduce Tumble Drying

When drying your garments opt for line-drying wherever possible.

Conventional dryers use heat and motion to dry your garments which requires large amounts of electricity. The less your garment is exposed to heat, the longer it will stay in shape, the less energy you will use, and the more money you will save.

Further to this, if the warm and moist air from a dryer isn’t vented outside it will increase the humidity indoors.

Reduce Dry Cleaning

Dry cleaning has become a regular part of our laundry routines, however, dry cleaning providers often use toxic chemicals such as perchloroethylene, which can end up in waterways or released into the air, and your garments almost always come back to you in a plastic bag.

Not all garments need to be dry cleaned regularly, instead opt for spot cleaning or airing pieces where possible.

For some garments, dry cleaning may be necessary. Special fabrics, such as silk, or fabrics with beading or trims cannot be hand-washed, and spot cleaning may not always suffice. In this case, we recommend opting for ‘green dry cleaners that use alternative non-toxic solutions, reduce water use, and are actively working to reduce their emissions.

An example of a green dry cleaner in Australia is KC Dry Cleaners, however, be sure to ask your local dry cleaning provider if they offer environmentally friendly dry cleaning services.

For all seasonal pieces, ensure they are freshly washed before storing them away mindfully at the end of the season.

For knitwear, ensure you always fold, rather than hang your pieces, in order to avoid stretching and hanger marks. As best practice, we suggest wrapping them in tissue, and then placing them in a reusable zip lock bag.

For leather garments and wool coats, keep these stored in a well ventilated, cool area and out of direct sunlight. Wrap or hang them in a cotton or linen dust protector bag to enable breathability. Do not store leather garments in plastic bags, as this can cause the leather to dry out.

Tailors are skilled craftspeople who can mend small tears, replace buttons and make fit alterations. This will help you to extend the life of your garment and get many more wears out of your favourite pieces.

In 2023, CAMILLA AND MARC plan to launch a repair service in Australia to assist in caring for and repairing your garments.

Knitwear Care

Wool and other knitwear pieces can often show little balls of fluff, called pilling, on areas of friction. This is very normal for delicate garments, as when the wool is spun into a yarn, the lengths of the fibres can differ in length. The shorter fibres tend to start to show on the surface, and then get rolled into little balls when you wear the garment. This does not reflect poor quality – this is just a natural occurrence in fine knitwear.

Passing on your pre-loved CAMILLA AND MARC pieces to someone else gives your clothes the opportunity to be reused, continuing the circularity of your garments.

By using peer-to-peer resale websites, or hosting a clothing swap, you are giving another person the chance to enjoy your well-loved piece, while also being able to invest in or swap your clothing for another piece that you will treasure.

Another option for your unwanted clothes is to donate them to a local charity store. However, please ensure any clothes you do donate are of high quality as charity stores encounter problems with people dropping off clothing that is unsuitable for sale, and then have to pay for these to be disposed of responsibly.