Frequently Asked Questions

You should always check the care label of any garments before laundering to check fabric content and specific care requirements. That being said, most TCD garments should be cared for as follows;

- Cold machine wash. Hot water makes fibres in a garment contract and sit closer together. This is why a woolen jumper shrinks when you don't hand wash it. Over time the heat from washing will begin to degrade the fibres in the garment and could cause it to become brittle and more susceptible to holes

- Mild detergent only. Avoid powders that have a bluing agent in them. This makes whites appear more white but over time and many washes, the cumulative blue from every wash will begin to change the colour of your piece.

- Line dry only, no heat. Do not put any TCD pieces in the dryer. Like with hot water, hot air and the tumbling motion causes the fibres in a garment to contract. This can result in shrinkage, pilling, fluffing, and degrade the quality and strength of the fibres. Drying in a dryer could leave your pieces far more susceptible to holes and therefore won't last you as long.

- Cool iron. Only iron when necessary, cover with a cloth and use a low heat setting to press. Steam helps a garment to relax, TCD garments can be steamed from the reverse side only.

We purchase all of our fabrics, labels and tags exclusively through New Zealand suppliers, and make 100% in New Zealand. All of our makers, cutters and suppliers sit within a 6-30km radius of our office. We have 4 makers placed around us in Tamaki Makaurau who we visit personally to drop off and pick up cuts and finished garments.

We ensure all of our makers, machinists and suppliers are paid fairly for their work (the New Zealand minimum wage is $20), and have safe and fair working conditions through visits to the facilities as we move along through production. We are committed to producing exclusively in New Zealand to help our local manufacturing industry thrive and ensure jobs don't move entirely overseas.