Sorting out the sweat pile in your wardrobe

Short answer: Start by emptying the pile and seeing what you actually have. Sort it into what you use, what can be repaired and what moves on, and keep only the sweaters you feel good in. That leaves a pile you can easily get an overview of.

Take everything out at once

Lay all your sweatshirts, hoodies and sweatpants out on the bed or the floor. Then you see the whole picture and quickly spot duplicates you did not know you had. It can feel like a big job, but it goes fast when everything is in one place.

Try them on, do not just look at them

A piece of clothing often looks better in the pile than it feels on the body. Put the sweater on, move your arms, sit down and feel whether it itches, pulls or slips. What you do not want to wear again should not go back in the wardrobe.

Three piles that keep it simple

Make one pile for what you keep, one for what needs repair or a wash, and one for what moves on. A fourth pile for uncertain pieces can wait a month. If you are still unsure then, you usually know the answer.

Wear that tells you something

Look at the neck, cuffs and elbows, where sweat wears first. Stretched edges, pilling and thin patches show that the sweater has done its job. Small damage can often be repaired, but a sweater that never feels right will not improve with a repair.

What should come back

Think about what your daily life requires. If you have a few sweaters you wear again and again, you can see what is missing and what works. The bestsellers for men give an idea of what others choose, and you can see them among the bestsellers for men.

Keep an eye on what comes in

Sort out at the change of season, and buy something new only when something has gone. Then the pile does not grow out of control again. Write down what you are missing on a note, so you do not buy on impulse. You can also look at the bestsellers from Copenhagen Bamboo before you decide.

Pass on what you can do without

Whole, clean sweaters can go to family, friends or second hand, so someone else uses them. Worn pieces can become cleaning rags or work clothes. It is easier to let go when you know they will not just end up in the bin.

Store what you keep properly

Fold sweat instead of hanging it, so the shoulders do not stretch. Put the sweaters in stacks by type, so you quickly find the right one. If you need more choice, you can look at bamboo sweatwear, but only if something is truly missing.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I sort out the sweat pile?

A couple of times a year is plenty, for example at the change of season. Then you can feel what you have actually worn, and the pile does not grow too big.

How do I know when a sweatshirt should go?

If it is stretched, pilled or uncomfortable, stop wearing it. If you have not had it on in six months, you can usually do without it.

Should sweat be hung or folded?

It is best folded, so the shoulders are not pulled out of shape. Put it in stacks by type, so you quickly find what you are looking for.

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