Did you know that Chinese history credits the invention of silk fabric to Yuen Fei, the concubine of an Emperor who ruled in 2,600 B.C. Legend has it she dropped a cocoon into hot tea and it unraveled. She, by reason of the discovery, has been deified and is worshiped as the goddess of silk worms. Did you…
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I have a huge thing about wrinkled clothing, so much so that I drive my children crazy. My children have gone so far as to tell me that the clothes were made that way, with wrinkles in them… I didn’t fall for that one either.  I’m sorry; I just don’t think you should run around in wrinkled clothing….
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Lingerie is one of the most personal purchases you make and some people may feel embarrassed about bringing intimate apparel to their dry cleaner. However, if you want to extend the life of these delicate items you might consider dry cleaning, especially if the care tags recommend dry clean or hand washing. Now we understand that you may…
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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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I believe one of the most important aspects of growing a business in good times and difficult times is good customer service. I know it sounds simple right, maybe not. I think good customer service is much more than doing a good job it is also about how we treat a costumer from the moment they walk in…
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When buying a suit the first thing you want to consider is getting yourself measured. This will help determine if you will need to check out the slim suits or the big and tall men’s suits. Once you have accomplished this, then the next thing that you need to concentrate on is your body type. According to Menswear…
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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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Oh the dress, Oh the day… The wedding gown is one of the most important gowns we purchase.  In the swirl of satin, chiffon, and tulle are the memories of a life time and because of that we want to make sure your wedding gown is well taken care of. Most brides want to keep their wedding dress…
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