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How often should you change your sheets on your bed? Rules and exceptions

Many people don’t even realise that they aren’t changing their bed linen often enough. However, it is very important to wash your duvet cover, pillowcase and fitted sheet regularly, especially when the weather is warm. This is the only way to fight unwanted guests like mites, bedbugs and the like. Read on to find out how often you should change your bed linen and what to consider when washing bed linen, pillows and duvets.

17 April 2024 • 5 min reading time

In the picture, five people are lying in a circle, each with their eyes closed. Their heads are resting on each other's stomachs. They are all wearing Calida nightwear and are lying on their backs. The scene radiates peace and security as the people relax in their comfortable sleeping positions.

Sleep positions: the ideal sleepwear for a restful night’s sleep

There are many factors that play into us getting a good night’s sleep – these include having a quiet room to rest in, a cosy bed, a comfortable sleep position and the ideal sleepwear. According to a survey on Germans’ quality of sleep in 2021, a quarter of respondents say they sleep badly or very badly, and only a quarter of respondents say they sleep well or very well. We’ve been honing our sleepwear range for over 80 years to meet the specific requirements of every sleep position. Discover the perfect sleepwear and important information about your sleep position, so you can wake up refreshed and feeling ready to tackle the day.

5 April 2024 • 4 min reading time

The picture shows three women hugging each other from behind. They are standing in front of a white background that emphasizes their tender embrace. The women are wearing CALIDA underwear, whose delicate fabrics gently caress their contours. The atmosphere radiates closeness and affection as the women lovingly snuggle together.

The five top tips for combating static in clothes

Do you often notice that your hair stands on end when you put on and take off certain items of clothing, or that you randomly get small electric shocks? If so, your clothes have become statically charged due to the friction between the fabric and your skin. This happens particularly often with tops made of synthetic fibres and wool, or with shoes with rubber soles. In this article, we reveal five home remedies for dealing with static in clothes.

3 April 2024 • 4 min reading time

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