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CALIDA bustier with soft waistband lies on a pad for quick drying.

How to dry your laundry fast without a tumble dryer

Sometimes things have to be done quickly, particularly when you need freshly washed and dried clothes ready for the next day. But is this possible without a tumble dryer? Yes, and you can save electricity in the process! With our tips, you can dry your laundry really quickly, whether it’s individual items or whole loads of laundry.

20 March 2024 • 5 min reading time

A bed with a green blanket. White wall colour. Green curtains.

Which colours help you fall asleep? Best colour for sleeping room

The bedroom is for sleeping, that much is obvious. But although you have your eyes closed most of the time in the bedroom, the colour of the walls and decor has a big effect on your well-being and the quality of your sleep. In this article, we explain how different colours affect your mood and which colours really help you fall asleep.

6 March 2024 • 4 min reading time

CALIDA RMX LOUNGE TIME OFF sweatshirt lying on a white couch. White sneakers can be seen in the background.

Removing stains from clothing: 10 universal tips for dirty laundry

In everyday life, your clothes can quickly become stained. It’s extra annoying when it’s your favourite piece or a particularly valuable item of clothing that is affected. But don’t worry – a stain doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to your clothes or put them in the drawer with your old pyjamas. With our 10 tips, you will be able to remove stubborn stains from your clothes without any residue!

28 February 2024 • 6 min reading time

Woman wears a CALIDA ECO SENSE thong panty and holds 4 fingers through the thong at the hip

Strings and thongs: differences and similarities

Strings and thongs are undergarments that use very little material. This also explains why very few women know the difference between a string and a thong. Read on to learn about the differences and similarities between these two types of brief.

7 February 2024 • 3 min reading time

View over the snow-covered mountain panorama in Switzerland

The ideal ski underwear

What could be better than starting the new year in the mountains? The first snow has fallen and the mountain landscapes couldn't be more beautiful. Up the mountains and off to the slopes. With the right equipment, it's even more fun. We have the perfect ski underwear to keep your body warm and dry even in bad weather.

15 January 2024 • 8 min reading time

Pyjamas by CALIDA from the 'RMX Sleep Leisure' range

Drying clothes in winter: Tips for indoors & outdoors

From the beginning of autumn, drying laundry seems to become a real challenge for many people. Especially in sub-zero temperatures, on rainy days and in high humidity, the laundry doesn’t seem to dry properly even after days. At the same time, the risk of mould forming on the interior walls increases. But drying laundry outside in winter is not an option – is it? We explain how you can dry laundry quickly in winter without causing mould.

10 January 2024 • 6 min reading time

Open washing machine. There is a white top in the drum.

Forgot laundry in the washing machine: And now?

Freshly washed, soft and fragrant laundry: That’s what most people look forward to when they take their clothes out of the washing machine. But in the stress of everyday life, even the best of us can forget the laundry in the washing machine. Whether it can be washed again or dried directly depends on various factors. We’ll tell you what to do if you’ve accidentally left your wet laundry in the machine.

11 December 2023 • 4 min reading time

A woman smiling at the camera and wearing a Calida top from the 'Eco Sense' range.

Hide bra straps: 3 tricks for every top

One-shoulder and off-shoulder tops are real eye-catchers, especially for formal occasions. Off-shoulder tops reveal a particularly elegant part of the female body: the collarbone. However, it looks less attractive if the bra straps peek out from under the off-the-shoulder or backless top. In the worst case, they are even a different colour than the top or have yellowed. Then you should better hide the bra straps. Find out now how this works!

11 December 2023 • 3 min reading time

Lavender bra by Calida from the 'Natural Comfort' range

Practical ideas for bra storage: Protect your bras & keep an overview

Bras are one of the most important items of clothing for many women. This is not only because the bras conjure up a beautiful cleavage. They also provide the necessary support during the day and thus ensure greater comfort, self-confidence, and a general sense of well-being. Throwing them carelessly over the chair in the evening doesn’t do justice to the important role of the bra. In this article, we show you what bra storage could look like instead.

7 December 2023 • 3 min reading time

3 women wear Calida underwear made from merino wool

Washing merino wool: The best care for the fine sheep’s wool

When it comes to laundry, fine textiles always present us with questions and challenges. Wool in particular is considered to be extremely sensitive. It you look at it the wrong way just once, it already appears dull, matted or even shrunk. However, if you know how to do it, washing merino wool is very easy. We explain what you should bear in mind so that you can wear your high-quality merino wool shirts and jumpers for years to come.

6 December 2023 • 5 min reading time

Woman wears black underwear by Calida from the 'Eco Sense' series

Wash black laundry & prevent fading

Black is the predominant colour in many wardrobes. Whether it’s chic suits, the little black dress, nice lingerie or socks: Black looks elegant and always works. However, it’s anything but elegant when the dark laundry fades over time and the once deep black becomes a dull grey. This is often due to incorrect cleaning. We therefore explain what you should bear in mind when you wash your black laundry.

4 December 2023 • 5 min reading time

Two women look into the camera wearing Calida nightwear from the 'Elegant Dreams' series.

Sleep types & their characteristics: Owl or lark?

Different sleep types? What is this all about? What may sound like hocus-pocus at first is actually based on a separate branch of science that only deals with the temporal organisation of physical processes: chronobiology. Based on various findings, you can understand which sleep type you belong to, why you are particularly efficient early in the morning or late in the evening and which lifestyle is best for you.

22 November 2023 • 6 min reading time