Washing coloured clothes: tips & tricks to keep colours bright

Whether it’s that bright summer dress, your favourite dark red shirt or your go-to CALIDA lounge pants in a fresh pastel tones – colourful clothing brings joy to day-to-day life and lets us truly shine. However, if you want to ensure that the colours stay bright even after many washes, your clothes will need the right care. In this article, we’ll show you a step-by-step way how to handle your coloured laundry correctly – from separating it and choosing the right detergent to drying it. This way, your garments will retain their quality, comfort and colour intensity, without the colours fading or washing out.

10/15/2025 • 4 min reading time

Removing the smell of sweat from clothing: the best hygiene tips

After a warm summer day, an intense workout or a stressful day at the office, our body often leaves traces on our clothes that we can’t see but can clearly smell. The smell of sweat is not just unpleasant for us and the people around us – it can often linger in the fibres even after clothes have been washed. But don’t worry – with the right household products and a few simple washing tips, you can reliably get rid of this smell and prevent it from developing in the first place.

10/8/2025 • 4 min reading time

From easy-care to hot wash: get familiar with every washing machine program on your machine

Whether it’s a delicate blouse, hard-wearing bed sheets or a cosy wool jumper, every piece of clothing has its own needs and characteristics, which should also be taken into account when washing them – reason enough to familiarise yourself with each program on your washing machine. After all, knowing how to set your washing machine correctly not only protects materials and preserves colours, but also saves energy, water and, above all, stress. We’ll show you how to use the various programmes effectively to keep your laundry soft, looking its best and help it retain its shape for longer.

9/24/2025 • 4 min reading time

Hand numbness while sleeping: Causes & what you can do about it

Do you wake up in the middle of the night with a numb arm or tingling hand? Many people experience this phenomenon, but it’s usually nothing to worry about. In this article, you’ll find out why your hands go numb while sleeping, discover simple tips to ease the discomfort, and learn when it’s time to seek medical advice.

11/19/2025 • 5 min reading time

Sleeping with open eyes: causes and what you can do about it!

Most of us associate sleep with deep rest, relaxation and, of course, with closed eyes. But there are actually people who sleep with their eyes open – or at least with their eyelids half-open. For many, this sounds strange at first, perhaps even a little scary. In fact, however, this condition is not all that rare, especially in babies and toddlers.The reasons why some people cannot close their eyelids completely (lagophthalmos) vary and range from harmless causes to health problems. We explain what’s behind this and how you can make your night’s sleep more restful – with your eyes closed.

11/12/2025 • 8 min reading time

Sleep with a cold: how to ensure restful nights during the colder months

‘When you’re ill, you have to sleep a lot!’ You’ve probably heard this or similar statements before. But what if a good night’s sleep seems unthinkable because you’re suffering from a runny nose, a scratchy throat and a throbbing head? We’ll show you the home remedies and tips that can help you sleep better even with a cold and cough – and explain why high-quality, breathable sleepwear plays a bigger role than you might think.

11/5/2025 • 8 min reading time

The new digital product passport: we make sustainability visible

Nowadays, transparency is more important than ever. Consumers in particular increasingly want to know how and where the products they buy were made, what they are made of and what properties they have – and ideally, they want this information quickly, easily and without arduous research. The new digital product passport (DPP) makes this possible: it shows where a product comes from, what materials it is made of and what sustainability requirements the raw materials meet. As a sustainable underwear brand, CALIDA welcomes this step forward and will be rolling out the DPP throughout its entire product range in 2026. The goal is to make sustainability visible and verifiable.

7/2/2025 • 4 min reading time

Sustainable packaging? The responsibility for this lies with online retailers and the fashion industry

Anyone who likes to buy fashion online knows: the clothes arrive in an oversized cardboard box – thickly padded, with an extra plastic wrapping for each piece. These practices are commonplace, but they generate huge amounts of waste each year. According to a market analysis by DS Smith, online fashion alone accounts for more than 2 million plastic shipping bags per day! But it doesn’t have to be this way. As a sustainable brand, we at CALIDA have been taking responsibility for our environment for many years. That’s why we want to show you why sustainable packaging solutions are so important, what alternatives are available and what you as a customer can do to protect the environment when shopping online.

6/25/2025 • 4 min reading time

Types of underwear: familiarise yourself with the classics

Whether functional, feminine, or invisible under your clothes – underwear is a trusted companion throughout the day. But which type suits which occasion? Which matches your style and need for comfort? We’ll introduce you to the most popular types of women’s underwear and their key features.

5/21/2025 • 2 min reading time

The best styles for the autumn colour palette: colours, characteristics and fashion tips

Colourful autumn leaves, a warm hot chocolate, a crackling fire: autumn is a time of year that’s full of cosiness, richness and natural, warm colours – qualities that are also reflected in the autumn colour palette. But what distinguishes the autumn colour palette, which colours suit those who fall under the palette particularly well and which tones should you avoid? In this article, you’ll learn about the characteristics of the autumn colour palette and its subcategories, as well as how to perfectly harmonise the colours of your clothes, make up and accessories. This will help you find outfits that flatter your complexion and make your individual look stand out.

10/1/2025 • 4 min reading time

For a confident summer: biker shorts under dresses and skirts

Whether you’re strolling through the city, cycling to the lake or heading to a garden party, summer dresses and skirts are timeless wardrobe staples for warm days, perfect for every woman’s closet. But let’s be honest – chafing thighs or an unexpected gust of wind can quickly dampen the mood. The solution? A soft, breathable pair of biker shorts under your dress or skirt. Here’s why this versatile piece is a must-have for your summer wardrobe and how it elevates your confidence and comfort.

8/20/2025 • 3 min reading time

Breathable fabrics for sleep: why they matter

Those who sleep well feel better. This is particularly noticeable on warm summer nights, when we hardly get a wink of sleep because the bed linen is sticking uncomfortably to our skin. This results in us feeling exhausted and less able to function the next day. By opting for breathable fabrics, you can avoid this problem – and this is where CALIDA has come in for many years. Our sleepwear, which promotes the circulation of air, is not only wonderfully soft, it also actively helps your body to regulate its temperature at night.

7/30/2025 • 3 min reading time

Gently washing and caring for delicate laundry

Delicate items of clothing deserve extra attention to ensure they keep you happy for a long time to come. Silk blouses, woollen jumpers, lace lingerie and similar items should be gently washed and looked after to preserve their shape, colour and softness. Gentle, chemical-free cleaning not only protects the fibres of your clothes but also promotes sustainability! But what exactly does ‘gentle washing’ mean and what else do you need to look out for when caring for your favourite items? CALIDA shares its key tips for ultra-gentle textile care.

10/29/2025 • 3 min reading time

World Environment Day: Giving back to nature

5 June is International Environment Day, which is an important symbol worldwide that each and every individual can do something to preserve our nature. In order to contribute to the preservation of our environment, CALIDA strives for ever newer and voluntary commitments to set long-term standards in the entire fashion industry. Since 2018, we have been developing a range of styles with a focus on a circular economy and biodegradability of our materials.

6/5/2025 • 3 min reading time

Merino Wool – “Nature’s Wonder Fibre”

At the heart of Merino wool is the sheep itself. But where does our wool come from, and what makes it so special? Discover everything there is to know about this natural and sustainable wool. For our basic collections, we use wool from Merino sheep in South Africa. Their fleece is white and of particularly high quality, making it the softest type of sheep’s wool. These Merino sheep live on vast farms in an entirely natural habitat with rich food sources. Due to the varied climatic conditions—both hot and cold—the wool they produce is especially fine. This is just one of the reasons why South African wool is known for its outstanding quality.

6/4/2025 • 3 min reading time