Manufactures care labels that are listed as dry clean only are done so because the garments have a potential to lose its texture, lose its color, shrink and become misshaped when they come in contact with water. So is there a time when water is consider to be safe to use? Dry cleaners and many manufactures who are…
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In 1972 the care label amendment required manufacturers and importers to list at least one method to safely care for a garment. This rule covered all textile clothing except footwear, gloves and household items, such as linens. The rule stipulated that care labels be easily found and remain legible during the expected life of the garment.  Additionally it…
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As a dry cleaner one of our primary concerns with regard to caring for your garments is the minimization of color loss. That being said it is important for us to help you understand the differences that can be found in different types of fabrics. According to the International Fabricare Institute, not all colored fabrics are created equally. …
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Dress shirts are an important component to our wardrobe and we hate it when something happens to them.  Here is a list of the most common problems you can experience. Disappearing Pinstripes A first we think the color loss is due to bleaching however upon closure examination we find that the colored yarns are missing, leaving a white…
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