FREE shipping from €34.90
We are 100% Italian
Choose MOVO Sustainable Packaging
The GUPYYFRIEND washing bag is a scientifically proven and patented solution against pollution from microplastic fibers during washing and the only one that protects clothes and the environment. The GUPPYFRIEND® wash bag significantly reduces fiber breakage. Clothes are protected and can be worn longer. Holds broken plastic fibers and does not shed any fibers. It reminds us to change our washing and purchasing behavior
Place the synthetic items to be washed in the GUPPYFRIEND® bag.
Fill to about ⅔ of the bag , so the tissues can move easily.
Close the GUPPYFRIEND® bag and put it directly in the washing machine. Add additional non-synthetic clothing or a second full GUPPYFRIEND® to avoid imbalances. Wash as usual at 40°C maximum. Use environmentally friendly detergents. You can download the guide here .
Empty the washing machine, remove the items from the GUPPYFRIEND® while they are still wet.
Remove the collected fibers from inside the filter fabric by hand and dispose of them in unsorted waste. And relax knowing you did the right thing!
Do not rinse under running water - to avoid releasing microplastics Do not wash objects with sharp edges - Do not iron Do not use in the dryer Do not hang or dry in sunlight
Prevents tissue abrasion (pilling)
Garments stay beautiful for longer (they are protected during washing)
The washing result is reliable and clean (confirmed by laboratory tests)
Made of high-tech filter material, long-lasting and alkali resistant
Does not lose fibers (obviously) Reduces fiber shedding
Environmental friendly
Washing guide to avoid emitting microfibers into the environment
THE STOP GUIDE! MICRO WASTE
#1 AVOID CLOTHES THAT CONTAIN PLASTIC! BUY LESS BUT BETTER! Think about what you really need before buying. Check the label and avoid synthetic fabrics such as polyester, acrylic and nylon. Be critical of misleading advertising. Also ask your local store and your favorite brand about microfiber-free alternatives. They need to know that you care.
#2 STAY COOL! WASH COLD! There are habits that it's time to change: washing colored items at 40°C and bed linen at 60°C really needs to be changed. In the vast majority of cases 30°C is sufficient. Water in combination with heat weakens the yarn. So-called hydrolysis causes much more plastic to end up in our oceans.
#3 WASH LESS! Air your clothes and wash stains by hand to avoid unnecessary washing. Don't let convenience harm marine life and our health.
#4 NO SPIN! REDUCE ROTATION SPEED! A lot of friction happens during the spin cycle. Synthetic fabrics dry quickly. Skip the spin cycle or at least reduce the rpm (rotations per minute) to protect your clothes and the environment.
#5 NO SHOES! DO NOT WASH SOLID OBJECTS WITH LAUNDRY!
The fibers break due to the mechanical forces of the washing machine. Anything solid washed with your clothes leads to significantly more fibers breaking down. Avoid items such as shoes and shin guards. Even the use of wash balls and soap nuts – even when used with good intentions – lead to more plastic in the ocean
#6 READ WITH LIGHTS! SOFT WITH SOFT. SEPARATE FABRICS WITH HARD AND SOFT SURFACES! Related to the previous rule and based on the same intuition: Separate tissues with a hard surface from those with a soft surface. If you stop washing things like jeans and your fleece items in the same wash load, you'll reduce your contribution to wash-related microplastic pollution.
#7 GUYS DON'T DRY! DO NOT DRY YOUR CLOTHES IN THE DRYER! The heat and mechanical forces inside a dryer are also culprits in microplastic pollution. However, synthetic clothes dry very quickly. Air dry your clothes. If you must use a dryer, be sure to filter the condensation water.
#8 BE FAST! WASH FOR LONGER! The longer you wash, the more the fibers break down. All washing machines have a short wash program. Use it.
#9 GREEN DETERGENTS! USE LESS AND BETTER DETERGENT! Look for a detergent with a neutral pH value and without bleach.
#10 USE A FILTER AND THE GUPPYFRIEND WASHING BAG! Filter your wastewater: Build a filter for the outlet of your washing machine. Use Guppyfriend. Prevents microfibers from entering the oceans. Its use causes fewer fibers to break and therefore prolongs the life of your fabrics. Breaking fibers are reliably retained.
(SOURCE: https://stopmicrowaste.com/en/tenfortheocean)
