Care & Repair

Give your clothing a second life.
No reason for the trash!

Why throw it away when there's another way? Your sock has a hole or your shirt has a torn seam? That’s no reason for the trash!

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Easy Repairs Made Simple

We’ve put together two quick tutorials to help you give your little one’s clothes a second life – easy, step-by-step, and beginner-friendly.
And If It Can’t Be Saved:

Sometimes there’s just no saving it – but that doesn’t mean it has to go to waste. Here’s a guide on how to properly dispose of damaged clothing or repurpose it in a meaningful way.
Mending Holes
Fixing Seams
Care: Tips for Taking Care of Kids' Clothing4o
Kids’ Clothing Care – Easy Tips to Keep Clothes Looking Great Longer
Children’s clothing goes through a lot every day – but with a few simple tricks, you can help it last much longer:
- Treat stains right away: Gall soap, baking soda & co. work best when fresh.
- Adjust wash temperatures: Not everything needs 60 °C – 30–40 °C is often enough.
- Use gentle detergents: Fragrance-free, softener-free products are ideal for sensitive skin.
- Sort properly: Separate colors, close zippers, protect delicate fabrics.
- Air-dry when possible: It’s gentler and extends your clothes’ lifespan.
- Choose easy-care materials: Cotton and similar fabrics are perfect for everyday wear.
- Handle tough stains with home remedies: Grass, chocolate, or tomato sauce? We’ve got proven fixes.

Want more tips? Check out our full guide in the Neworn Magazin.
Not for Wearing Anymore – But Perfect for Something Else: Upcycling Ideas
Simple & Creative Upcycling Ideas – Give Old Clothes a New Life
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Easy Ideas:
- Kid-made art: Turn stained plain shirts into colorful masterpieces with fabric paint or stamps – let the kids get creative!
- Mini makeovers: Transform an old adult T-shirt into a child’s pajama set or a cute toddler dress.
- Sock puppets: Give lonely or holey socks new life as fun sock puppets using buttons, yarn, and felt.
- DIY room décor: Use fabric scraps to create garlands, bunting, or mobiles for the kids’ room.

For the Crafty Crowd:
- Make something new:
- Turn stained or holey tees into belt bags, gym sacks, or soft toys.
- Repurpose denim: Old jeans become handy pouches, doll accessories, or small zip bags.
- Mini overalls for dolls: An old pair of toddler jeans can become adorable overalls for stuffed animals or dolls – the perfect DIY project for kids and parents.
- Warm-up socks: Fill old socks with rice or cherry pits to make mini hand warmers for kids.
- Patchwork memories: Sew a quilt or cushion cover using favorite pieces from your child’s early years.

And if all else fails... it still makes a great cleaning cloth 😉
How to Properly Dispose of Clothing

Sportswear, Jeans, Hoodies, etc.

If the items aren't heavily soiled, you can place them in a clothing donation bin – even if they’re damaged. Sportswear, thanks to its durable high-quality materials, is often long-lasting and ideal for repair or reuse, even with minor flaws.
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Underwear

Items made of pure cotton can go into clothing donation bins. Lace or synthetic materials (e.g. polyamide, elastane), however, belong in general waste. In most cases, material blends and hygiene requirements prevent effective recycling.
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Socks

Please dispose of in general waste. Unfortunately, damaged socks are currently difficult to recycle – mainly due to material blends and the fact that they’re often heavily worn or soiled.
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Heavily soiled items

Clothing heavily soiled with oil, paint, or other substances should be disposed of in general waste, as such contamination significantly disrupts the sorting and recycling process.
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Why this is important
„The fashion industry is one of the biggest environmental offenders, with a significant impact on resource consumption and climate change. Shifting the industry toward sustainability and climate protection is more urgent than ever. With Neworn, we aim to be part of the solution: by extending the lifespan of short-lived children’s clothing, we reduce the fashion industry's ecological footprint together – and help create a more sustainable world for future generations.“

— Caroline, Founder of Neworn

👉 Learn more about our sustainability mission here

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