Summertime, of all times, is not one where we enjoy being tied down, is it? So fret not, we're not about to waffle on with heaps of details. We're cutting to the chase, just like that direct route to the beach.

As a general rule, and this applies to almost all your clothes, avoid washing your trousers every week. We source durable fabrics and lasting colour dyes, but it's perfectly normal for repeated washing to wear out the fabric. Therefore, be sure to wash them only when necessary, and the planet will thank you too. And when that day comes, here are our recommendations:

Linen is a smart fabric that doesn’t need to be washed on the regular. You can simply air it for a few hours to release most of the bacteria, and the smells that go with them. When washing them, opt for a delicate setting on your machine, say 30°C. A quick spin at 600 rpm during the rinse cycle should get the job done.

Once clean, the Summer Trousers can be dried flat, or on a line, or hanger by the hem. It's your shout. Whatever you do, avoid the tumble dryer and direct sunlight.

Summer might be a good time to do away with the usual chores, but if you like to cultivate the Riviera-style elegance of Mr Ripley, a few gentle presses will do that for you.

• With linen, you can push the temperature up a little (say Max 150°C), but place a layer of fabric between the iron and your trousers to avoid scorching them.
• With the full cotton version, best keep it low at 110°C max so as not to scorch the fabric.

Make sure not to rub any stains in the material; you'll only end up messing up the dye. Here's the skinny on tackling a few tricky spots:

• For the grafters and artists out there, milk's your best bet for ink stains.
• For the foodies and culinary adventurers, a bit of dish soap plus a spin in the washer works wonders on grease.

For everything else, chuck them in a laundry bag to keep those lovely fibres looking sharp, and stick to liquid soap, the greener the better, mind you, and steer clear of bleach. But really, that’s sound advice for all your kit.

Since 1 January 2024, the New French environmental legislation known as The AGEC Law stipulates transparency from our lot in the fashion industry so that you can make an informed purchase. As you can imagine, this is something that we fully support at Asphalte. So here's some additional information about our Summer Trousers:

• They’re 100% recyclable after being dismantled, which means that the day their services are no longer required every component can be fully recycled. If you stop wearing them for whatever reason, you might want to consider making someone else happy by passing them on to a friend, family member or donating them to a charity. The best way of reducing an item of clothing’s impact is by keeping it in circulation, and only recycling it when there really is no life or use left in it.
• Unlike many garments that release microplastics during washing, our Summer Trousers have been designed not to do so. Plastic microfibres are tiny particles of plastic that have a negative impact on aquatic and land ecosystems.
• They do not contain any hazardous materials. They’re manufactured in compliance with strict standards aimed at eliminating the use of harmful substances and other chemical nasties.
• They do not contain any recycled materials. We try to incorporate recycled materials whenever we can, unfortunately, it hasn’t been possible to do so with the Summer Trousers.

That’s all there is to it. Easy, right? Stick to the checklist and your Summer Trousers are sure to be a hit for years to come.

If we've missed something or you have any questions, feel free to give us a shout in the comment section below or send an email to: support@asphalte.com.

We'll be back in touch in a couple of weeks to see how you're getting on.

Until then,

The Asphalte Team