Is it FINALLY time to put away those winter woolens? Make sure you watch our latest YouTube Laundry Lesson before you store those sweaters for next year! All garments will eventually develop pills due to friction from wear and laundering. You can use a sweater shaver or pumice stone to quickly and easily remove pills before washing your sweaters (and other winter woolens) and packing them away for the season. We recommend using our Lavender or Eucalyptus scented wash to take advantage of the moth-inhibiting properties - you'll be so happy you did so when sweater weather returns in the... Continue reading

We're very excited to be gifting to the VIPs at this year's 138th Kentucky Derby on May 4, 2013! Also known as the Run for the Roses, this beloved event is exciting to watch, even if you can't make it to Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Derby parties are fun events to throw for your friends and family while watching the two most exciting minutes in sports! There are plenty of great party ideas on Pinterest to make entertaining a breeze - click here to see what we've been pinning as we count down to Derby Day! Fun Fact: Eucalan... Continue reading

At Eucalan, we believe that every day is earth day - that's why we've created our family of products to be as gentle on the environment as they are on your clothes. Our website has plenty of eco-friendly laundry tips that will help you reduce energy costs and conserve water; you can also view our laundry lessons on YouTube for simple ways to save time, money and the environment with Eucalan delicate wash! This month, we are proud to sponsor Sweet Bottoms Baby Boutique and the Real Diaper Circle in The Great Cloth Diaper Change on Saturday, April 20th. This... Continue reading

Spring is just around the corner (we hope!), and our newest jasmine scent Wrapture is a great way to give it a warm welcome, don't you think? Three of our readers will get to test out our theory: Jessica A., Sharon P. and Jeane C. have all won 100mL bottles of Wrapture in this month's Pin & Win contest! We will contact each winner to arrange delivery of their prize. We're always interested to hear how our fans are using Eucalan. Judging from our pool of contest entries, the top 5 Eucalan uses among our blog readers are: Click on... Continue reading

There are plenty of ways to use Eucalan's no-rinse formula to wash just about everything you can think of, such as lingerie, winter woolens, baby items, and more! If you have a laundry conundrum, we have several quick and easy tutorials on our website to make laundry day a breeze - click here to view them all! Now for the best part: we'll be randomly selecting 3 lucky people to win a 100mL bottle of our new jasmine scent, Wrapture! To be eligible, follow these two simple steps: 1. Pin your favourite tutorial from this page onto any of your... Continue reading

Earlier this week, Jennifer Edgar (managing director of Eucalan) and Kristin Omdahl (the knit and crochet designer behind our new jasmine scent WRAPTURE) headed to Las Vegas for the CurveNV lingerie expo! Next, Jennifer and Kristin will be heading to New York City for the CurveNY lingerie expo February 24-26! Be sure to stop by the booth (#B10) to experience WRAPTURE and inquire about our show specials. While you're in the New York area, check out Patricia Fieldwalker's 2013 collections at the Kimberly Hotel, too! Continue reading

Our new jasmine scent, Wrapture by Kristin Omdahl, will make your Valentine's Day extra-special this year. Tuck a bottle in with a special gift from your favourite lingerie shop; the romantic scent of night blooming jasmine will set the perfect mood! Jasmine has a long history in the world of perfumery; is a well-known aphrodisiac and often referred to as "the perfume of love." Its uplifting fragrance relieves stress and anxiety and is also said to help with one's memory, while its naturally antiseptic benefits make it an ideal choice for a variety of uses, from skin care to washing... Continue reading

How are everyone's New Year's Resolutions coming along? If you've resolved to be clean and green in 2013, here are two new Laundry Lessons to help you reach your goal! First, Jennifer demonstrates how to keep your leather jackets, shoes and handbags looking like new with the help of a stain-treating towelette from the Eucalan On-The-Go Care family of products: Our second Laundry Lesson to share with you this month will keep you looking your best, no matter where life takes you. Whisk away stray hairs, pet fur, lint and dirt quickly and easily using Eucalan's peel and pat lint... Continue reading

When most people think of Eucalyptus, they conjure up the image of a koala bear enjoying its favourite snack, or perhaps recall the soothing vapours which ease sinus congestion. Eucalyptus has an interesting history that begins in its native home, Australia, where it was used by the Aborigines to treat coughs and colds. Eucalyptus plants have been introduced to other parts of the world with warm climates such as Brazil, the Mediterranean, and parts of the United States. Because of their fast growth, Eucalyptus plants have been used to effectively control soil erosion. This plant aslo has a number of... Continue reading

The new year is almost here, and with it, the promise of a fresh start! This year, resolve to have clean clothes and a cleaner planet by incorporating a multi-tasking product into your regular Laundry routine - Eucalan! Here are a few resolutions to try out for 2013: Resolution #1: Skip the Dry Cleaner Dry cleaning involves a lot of chemicals that are bad for the environment, but items that are labeled "dry clean only" can be laundered quite easily & safely at home for a fraction of the cost. The Eucalan YouTube channel has plenty of easy tutorials to... Continue reading

Give the gift of clean clothes and a clean planet with Eucalan Delicate Wash this holiday season - we've got something for everyone on your list! The Romantic: Wrapture by Kristin Omdahl is a great choice for that special someone. Tuck a bottle of our new jasmine scent into your gift for a truly romantic holiday! We're also giving away a 100mL bottle of Wrapture to one of our Facebook fans - click here to find out how to enter! For Those Who Craft: needlecraft artists of all varieties will love the Eucalan Gift Pack, which allows them to sample... Continue reading

Jennifer Edgar, managing director of Eucalan, was recently interviewed on a special episode of the Yarn Thing podcast. Hosted by knit and crochet designer Marly Bird, each episode is recorded live and covers many topics specific to the yarn industry. In this episode, Jennifer talks about how Eucalan came to be, sharing lots of interesting anecodotes along the way. Our fans already know that Eucalan is a very versatile product, but you might pick up a few new handy uses from this podcast! You can listen to the episode here - be sure to take note of the secret word... Continue reading

We've been hearing rave reviews from our retailers and customers as Wrapture by Kristin Omdahl arrives at shops throughout North America. Crochet designer Sharon Silverman recently reviewed Wrapture here on her blog. Wrapture has also made a splash on the Lingerie Journal's Facebook fan page, where publisher Luis Paredes has shared some lovely shots pairing Wrapture with exciting new lingerie styles. Eucalan was also featured in their recent in-depth article sharing expert display tips for lingerie store owners If you've been curious to try our new jasmine-infused scent, you're in luck: we'll be giving away a 3.3 oz. bottle of... Continue reading

Join us next month for giveaways, reviews and more on the Wrapture blog tour! Each blog post will feature expert tips for caring for delicate items with Eucalan. If you've been curious about our brand-new jasmine-scented delicate wash, this is a great time to find out more about Wrapture. You might even win a sample to try out! Stay tuned for more tour dates by joining us on Facebook and Twitter! Participating Bloggers & Podcasters: November 1 - Stitch Diva Studios November 5 - A Good Yarn Sarasota November 6 & November 27 - Yarn Thing podcasts November 8 -... Continue reading

First, the big news: Wrapture is now officially for sale! Click here to purchase our 100mL and 500mL sizes via Shopatron, or ask for it at your local craft store, favourite lingerie shop, or other preferred Eucalan retailer. We know you'll fall in love with the romantic Jasmine scent of Wrapture once you give it a try! It's been wonderful to receive such a warm reception for our newest addition to the Eucalan family of products! We'll be announcing the details of the official Wrapture Blog Tour later this month, but for now, here are the latest Wrapture mentions to... Continue reading

All of us at Eucalan have been thrilled at the response to our newest product, Wrapture by Kristin Omdahl. Our new scent captures the romantic and intoxicating scent of night blooming jasmine and was recently featured in USA Today's Full Figured Fashion supplement! Wrapture and the entire family of Eucalan products was endorsed as the perfect complement to care for and extend the life of your lingerie. Click here to read the entire report, which includes great articles from Mo'Nique, Jessica Simpson, Perez Hilton, Rosie Mercado, Jessica Kane, Brittany Gibbons and many more! Wrapture is featured on page 8 and... Continue reading

Kristin Omdahl knits at CurveNY. For many of our fans, fall means a return to handcrafts - sewing, quilting, needlepoint, knitting and crochet are all great activities for the crisp fall days ahread (and the finished products always benefit from a little Eucalan treatment!). Fall is also a great time to learn something new - whether you're completely new to the world of crafts, or just looking to expand your crafting horizons, we hope to inspire you to step outside of your comfort zone and try something new this season! A great place to start is Craftsy.com, where you can... Continue reading

We got an eyeful of fashion-forward swimwear, lingerie and activewear earlier this month at CurveNY and CurveNV! Bright colors, metallic fabrics, and the latest high-tech fibres were all in abundance at this month's trade shows. Did you know that each of these fibres require special care? Washing your lingerie, swimwear and workout wear with Eucalan will help them last longer; our gentle no-rinse formula protects the integrity of elastic and spandex, plus our formula is free of harsh chemicals that fade colours and dull metallic fabrics. We recommend Lavender, Grapefruit, or our brand-new Jasmine-infused scent, Wrapture by Kristin Omdahl. All... Continue reading

We're pleased to announce our latest addition to the Eucalan family of products, Wrapture by Kristin Omdahl! This exciting new scent features the romantic fragrance of jasmine oil and will be in a store near you soon. Wrapture features the same highly-concentrated yet mild and eco-friendly formula you love in a great new scent! It is free of bleach and phosphates, making it ideal for washing delicate items such as lingerie, loungewear, swimwear, sweaters, linens, and baby items. Wrapture made its debut at the lingerie trade show CurveNY earlier this month; click here to watch an interview with Kristin on... Continue reading

For today's blog post, we have a special guest: bra expert Liliana Mann, owner of Linea Intima in Toronto, Canada. Enjoy! We have a ‘rule’ at Linea Intima: to always explain to our customers the importance of washing their fine lingerie. If you want to protect your investment then your delicates should be washed frequently, for example, a bra after every two times it’s worn. Most people aren’t very happy with the idea and are often concerned that a bra that’s washed too frequently won’t last as long. Those of us in the industry know this is a myth -... Continue reading

This month, the world's longest-running swimwear trade show will be celebrating its 30th anniversary. The Miami SwimShow (July 21-24) will feature the hottest looks in swimwear, lingerie, resortwear, activewear and other categories, too! Attendees, be sure to look for your favourite Eucalan products in the goody bags that we are sponsoring, though we are unable to make it down to Miami this month! What trends are you most excited about? We expect to see lots of interesting designs in Tangerine, Pantone's 2012 Color of the Year: Glitzy metallics & subtle shimmers are another trend to look out for: Stripes, chevrons... Continue reading

On the back of your Eucalan bottle, you may have noticed the instructions "always check for colour fastness." So what exactly does this mean, and how can you check this quickly and easily? In our latest Laundry Lesson, we'll show you how to test any garment to ensure its colours don't run and potentially ruin your lighter-colored items. Whether you have a just-finished handmade item or store-bought garment, make sure you protect them from avoidable laundry fails with this easy-as-pie laundry lesson on the Eucalan YouTube channel! Continue reading

The temperature is rising, and we've got an exciting summer ahead of us here at Eucalan! We're proud to sponsor goody bags for the 30th annual SwimShow in Miami, Florida on July 21-24; folks who are heading to either CurveNY or CurveNV in August should be on the lookout for the Eucalan booth (we'll have free samples and show specials!). Most of our devoted fans know that Eucalan has a wide variety of uses. However, many are surprised to learn that a quick rinse in your favourite scent of Eucalan after a day at the beach or lounging poolside can... Continue reading

Summer is finally here! There's no better way to say goodbye to chilly days than putting winter wear away for the season. Preserve woolens, furs (both real and faux!), quilts and the like by washing with Eucalan before packing them away! Our tutorial videos will show you just how easy it is to wash a variety of items by hand - no dry cleaner required! Continue reading